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Public Service Hall Opens in Gldani
A new branch of the Public Service Hall has officially opened in Gldani, at 81 Omar Khizanishvili Street, as part of a large-scale infrastructure project. The modern facility will provide residents with access to up to 500 public services in a comfortable and user-friendly environment.
The opening ceremony was attended by Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze, Minister of Justice Paata Salia, Chairman of the Public Service Hall Vakhtang Zhvania, and Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze.
The newly built Public Service Hall covers 3,800 square meters and is fully adapted to the needs of persons with disabilities. Approximately 100 employees will serve the branch, ensuring efficient and high-quality customer service.
The Gldani branch is expected to significantly improve customer flow management, helping to optimize both waiting times and service delivery.
In addition to the central and Gldani branches in Tbilisi, the Public Service Hall also operates in Varketili. Another large-scale project is planned in Didi Digomi, where construction of a new branch will soon begin.
Every day, more than 20,000 customers—both Georgian and foreign citizens—use the services of the Public Service Hall through its 126 branches across the country.
Interagency Task Force for Free and Fair Elections Holds Another Session at the Ministry of Justice
The Interagency Task Force for Free and Fair Elections (IATF) convened a session at the Ministry of Justice, the final meeting before the 2025 local elections. During the session, members reviewed and summarized the progress of the pre-election process.
It was highlighted that political parties and candidates were able to conduct campaign meetings and other activities in a free and fair environment. Based on the IATF’s work and media monitoring, no significant violations of electoral legislation by public officials were identified.
The Task Force also heard a report from Giorgi Sharabidze, Deputy Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC), on the measures undertaken by the agency. He noted that ballot printing has been completed and distribution across the regions is underway. According to the CEC, there are 3,513,818 registered voters. On Election Day, 3,061 polling stations will operate, including 2,284 electronic and the remainder traditional, while 10 polling stations will be set up in penitentiary institutions nationwide. Sharabidze also underlined the high level of civic engagement, with citizens checking their names on the electoral roll 600,784 times.
The IATF will reconvene following Election Day, on October 4.
Established under the Election Code, the Task Force is mandated to prevent violations of electoral legislation by public servants, ensure a timely response to potential incidents, and develop appropriate recommendations.
The Task Force is chaired by the Minister of Justice, Paata Salia, and includes senior representatives of various state institutions, ensuring coordinated and effective action.
Citizens may contact the IATF with information falling within its competence via email at iatf@justice.gov.ge or by hotline at (+995) 599 85 00 11.
The Interagency Commission will operate until the official publication of the final election results by the Central Election Commission and will hold sessions once a week.
Another Public Service Hall has been opened in Samtredia Municipality, in the village of Tolebi
Another Public Service Hall has been opened in Samtredia Municipality, in the village of Tolebi. This is the 126th branch established by the Ministry of Justice across the country, aiming to expand access to public and private services. The new branch will serve both Tolebi and neighboring villages, while also creating local employment opportunities.
Residents will now have access to around 500 different services provided by the Public Service Hall. It is also noteworthy that a branch has been opened in one of the penitentiary institutions of the Imereti region, further extending access to essential services. The expansion process will continue, with additional branches planned for the near future.
Today, we also visited the Zugdidi Public Service Hall, where a new telephone center has been launched. This center will serve more than one million customers annually—both Georgian citizens and foreign nationals—by providing information on all services offered by the Public Service Halls nationwide.
In Tsalenjikha, the foundation stone for a new Public Service Hall was laid. This facility will be particularly important for the local population, as it will bring nearly 500 services under one roof, ensuring faster and more convenient access. Additionally, since Tsalenjikha previously lacked a wedding registration space, the new Hall will address this need as well.
Just-Café has started operating in Batumi Public Service Hall, which is located in the Batumi Central building. This innovative service allows citizens to access Hall services in a comfortable café environment—whether registering an application or completing other services—while enjoying a cup of coffee.
Finally, we inspected the ongoing construction of a new Public Service Hall in Khelvachauri district. This modern facility will feature up-to-date infrastructure and technology, which, in addition will be fully adapted to the needs of people with disabilities.
Interagency Task Force for Free and Fair Elections Holds Another Session at the Ministry of Justice
During the meeting, members of the IATF reviewed and discussed information disseminated in the media as part of election environment monitoring concerning possible violations of electoral legislation by public servants. Following the review, no significant violations were identified in this regard at the current stage.
Established under the Election Code, the Task Force is mandated to prevent violations of electoral legislation by public servants, ensure a timely response to potential incidents, and develop appropriate recommendations.
The Task Force is chaired by the Minister of Justice, Paata Salia, and includes senior representatives of various state institutions, ensuring coordinated and effective action.
Citizens may contact the IATF with information falling within its competence via email at iatf@justice.gov.ge or by hotline at (+995) 599 85 00 11.
The Interagency Commission will operate until the official publication of the final election results by the Central Election Commission and will hold sessions once a week.
Georgian Minister of Justice Holds Bilateral Meetings with Counterparts from Malta, Turkey, and Ukraine at the Council of Europe Conference in Malta
The Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, held bilateral meetings with the Ministers of Justice of Malta, Turkey, and Ukraine on the sidelines of the Council of Europe Conference of Ministers of Justice in Malta.
During the high-level conference, Minister Salia also signed the Third Additional Protocol to the European Convention on International Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters. The protocol aims to enhance interstate cooperation in criminal matters and incorporate modern technologies into mutual assistance mechanisms.
The event was attended by the Ministers of Justice of the Council of Europe member states.