Rorshok's weekly ten-minute update of stuff happening in Georgia. Georgia has seen 13 years pass since the 2008 War and commemorated those who died in the Shindisi battle this week. The Patriarchates’ Ninotsminda boarding school continues to find headlines, having been fined by the State Inspector’s Office for disclosing children’s personal data months after facing allegations of abuse. Georgia is planning for the future, having released its 10-year plan. Great News for Farmers! The European Union has simplified export procedures for Georgian hazelnuts. According to the National Food Agency of Georgia, this decision was made due to increased confidence in the quality of the Georgian hazelnut. These stories and other updates in this week’s podcast. 

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The CineDOC-Tbilisi festival will kick-off Sunday, the 15th of August, running through the month. The works of documentary filmmakers’ will be screened in both physical and digital spaces daily. If you would like to know more about the festival and screening movies online, visit the festival website here.