Georgia: Railway compensation, mayoral resignation, and regional power outages

Various developments are occurring across Georgia. Georgian Railway has announced new passenger rights, allowing for compensation if trains are delayed by 60 minutes or more due to the company's fault. Passengers can claim 25% of the ticket price for delays between 60 and 120 minutes, and 50% for delays exceeding 120 minutes.

In Ozurgeti, Mayor Paata Kunchulia has resigned from his position, stating he remains a loyal member of the Georgian Dream party. He cited the difficulties of political life and a lack of support despite achieving significant budget absorption and project implementation during his tenure.

In the political sphere, Deputy Speaker Nino Tsilosani criticized opposition narratives regarding the start date of a conflict, alleging that narratives were changed following external instructions. Meanwhile, in legal news, the lawyer for former State Security Service head Grigol Liluashvili stated there is no objective evidence regarding bribery allegations and suggested a potential plea agreement.

In sports, UFC 330 preparations involve tension between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garbrandt, with Khabib Nurmagomedov commenting on language barriers and respect during press conferences. Additionally, a profile of Colombian footballer René Higuita highlights his unconventional career.

Regarding infrastructure, planned maintenance by Energo-Pro Georgia will result in scheduled electricity outages across several regions in Samegrelo, including Zugdidi, Poti, Martvili, Abasha, Khobi, and Senaki on August 14.