Deputy Minister Levan Kharatishvili briefed the head of the National Tourism Administration - Mariam Kvrivishvili on the principles and future plans of the Council of Europe Cultural Routes Program. It was decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions in order to further coordinate the related topics in a more coordinated and effective manner.

The annual General Assembly of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Education (ENQA) is held in Yerevan on October 17-18 this year, where Georgia is officially nominated as a member of the Association.

Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport - Levan Kharatishvili held a meeting with UNESCO representatives and experts: Reiko Yoshida, Lydia Varbanova, Nikoloz Nadirashvili, as well as with the creators of the project  “Creative Georgia “officials - Vato Urushadze and Elene Toidze.

On October 16-20, Georgia presented the program "Follow the Journey of Georgian Characters” at the 2019 Frankfurt Book Fair.

Supported by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, the British Season 2019 will be held for the first time in Georgia on October 15 and 16.

Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Batiashvili, together with the Director of Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation  -  Zviad Gabisonia held a meeting with the members of scientific Academia at Telavi State University, where the sides discussed real prospects of further development and reviewed the challenges for the coming years.

The opening ceremony of the world's first sand games was held in Doha, the capital of Qatar. The event was hosted by the Doha Cultural Center Amphitheater. The organizers introduced the viewers to the culture of Qatar and revived the history of the country.

Awarding outstanding students, lies within the scope of "My First Computer" program. A personal computer was given to the student of 10^th grade of Gldani-Nadzaladevi School N201, for the excellent academic performance.

The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport has introduced a new, special program - the National Teacher School, which aims to support and further assist teachers and practicing teachers alike.

 The Georgian National Olympic Committee held a ceremony of sending the Georgian delegation to the World's First Sand Games. The Committee wished the athletes a successful performance, President of the Georgian Sand Sports Federation Lasha Lomidze, representatives of the Ministry and the Olympic Committee and members of the delegation attended the event held at GNOC. Georgian delegation will be led by Olympic champion - Leri Khabelov.

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Batiashvili met with the winners of the International Subject Olympiads and with their respsective teachers. The Minister extended his immense gratitude for their achievements and wished them success in the future.

The Council of Europe is conducting a pilot study to assess the risks of manipulation of sports events. The organization selected four countries for the study. Georgia was included in the list along with Norway, Belgium and Portugal.

Improving the quality of school textbooks is one of the key significant aspects within a comprehensive education reform. To this end, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport will carry out the process of grading with an updated concept.

Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Giorgi Vashakidze held a meeting with the US State Department representative, exchange program specialist - Melissa Sokol. The meeting was also attended by representatives of the US Embassy in Georgia, Catherine Schweitzer, Public Affairs Advisor, Tea Kuchukhidze and Irakli Malania, the Exchange Program Coordinator.