European Union includes Georgia on list of 15 countries safe for travel. The European Union released a list of 15 non-EU countries that are considered safe for international travel, which included Georgia. Georgia has had fewer than 1,000 coronavirus cases and a group of scientists referred to as the “three Musketeers” by the BBC have received praise for their role in the country’s successful response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Georgian public abided by the government’s directives to stop the spread of the virus and now many Georgian businesses and restaurants have reopened to the public.
Georgia announces its remote work visa program for long term visitors. To attract long term visitors and freelancer worker, Georgia is launching a remote work program. The program will allow international visitors to work remotely for an indefinite period while enjoying Georgia’s food scene, beautiful landscape, and low cost of living.
Georgia is a key US partner in the Black Sea region. The Middle East Institute published an article highlighting the importance of US engagement in the Black Sea that underscored Georgia’s strategic location and important partnerships with the US and NATO. In the article, Luke Coffey makes the case for Georgia’s vital role in keeping the region safe.