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<title><![CDATA["Threat: Drone (Quadrocopter) flight above the Embassies of the State of Israel"]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["On January 3 of the current year testing of localization and interception systems of Drones above the Embassy of Israel in Georgia was conducted. The testing organized by the Israeli Security Service and the Special State Protection Service of Georgia, involving the series of launching of industrial and homemade Drones, operating on various distances was crowned with success. In the course of testing, the system successfully revealed, intercepted and created interferences in number of simulated situations, including obtaining of intelligence information and cases of terrorism. By the above stated successful testing the Israeli Security Service completed the process of counteractions foreseen within the frames of neutralization of threats to Israeli sites overseas. Currently the threats created by Qquadrocopters are becoming more and more actual. For example, at the end of December, 2018 it became known that operation of one of the most loaded Gatwick Airport was disrupted for several days due to the threat of Drones having penetrated through its airspace. Reasons of the incident have not been still established. The localization and interception system being tested in Tbilisi, was elaborated in one of the companies under the Military-Industrial Complex of Israel. It is one of the first systems, enabling to reveal, intercept and control the flying objects from the large distance. Currently the matter of sale of the said system to other States is under discussion at the Military-Industrial Complex of Israel."]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["Official visit to the Republic of Moldova"]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["Head of the Special State protection Service of Georgia visited the Republic of Moldova. In the frame of the visit State Protection Services from five countries signed the Protocol of Cooperation.
Previously, On April 24, 2015 Georgian, Romanian and Moldovan Special State Protection services signed a Protocol of Cooperation on Professional Training of Personnel. This time State Protection Service of Ukraine and Bulgaria have joined the Protocol.
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After the solemn signing ceremony, the President of Moldova Mr. Nicolae Timofti hosted the heads of above mentioned Services. During the meeting they have discussed the future plans and emphasized the importance and necessity of strengthening the cooperation and friendship between the parties.
The heads of Services placed a wreath on the memorial of Moldova's famous Leader Stephen the Great. Later on, delegations visited the unique Cricova winery and one of the oldest monasteries of Moldova, Capriana Monastery.
At the same time, officers from the signatory countries participated in a five day training organized by the State Protection and Guard Service of the Republic of Moldova. The training consisted of operational planning and implementation of protective measures as well as tight formation methods and techniques and other issues.
The next training planned in the frame of the Protocol will be held in June 2016 in Romania.&nbsp;see album"]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2016 17:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["Oath Taking Ceremony "]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["Conscripts of the Special State Protection Service of Georgia took the oath of Servant of Special Military and State Protection Service of Georgia at the Memorial of the Shindisi Battle Heroes.
From today onward during one year 240 conscripts will undertake contract service at the Special State Protection Service of Georgia.
Head of the Service Anzor Chubinidze congratulated the conscripts on oath taking.
&ldquo;Today you have taken a military oath and joined the army of young generation, who are ready to contribute to the sustainability and security of the state.
It is not a coincidence that we chose exactly this place for the oath taking. Here, very close to the occupation line, where several years ago young men like you sacrificed their lives to the integrity and independence of the homeland, we feel more acutely the most painful problem of our country.&nbsp;&nbsp;
I bow my head before the memory of Shindisi heroes, who showed us an exceptional example of attitudes towards the country, people and their responsibilities. Their sacrifice demonstrates that homeland stands above all and upon taking military oath you undertake more responsibilities before our country and service.
I am deeply convinced that each of you will make your best effort to defend state interests and proudly bear the name of Servant of the Special State Protection Service of Georgia.&nbsp; For more than two decades this service proves to deserve the trust of the Government of Georgia.Soldiers, I again congratulate you on today and wish you to faithfully serve your military responsibility undertaken before Georgia.I wish you successful military service!&rdquo;
Head of Service Anzor Chubinidze paid a tribute to the memory of August War heroes and laid wreath on their memorial. (see album)"]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2015 12:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["Interagency Conference on Terrorism and Security"]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["Upon the Initiative of the Special State Protection Service of Georgia conference is being held on the issues of terrorism and security. Representatives of analytical offices of law enforcement agencies and field specialists participate in the conference.
The two-day event aims at discussing international and regional developments in respect to terrorism and current tendencies of international terrorism and its political and legal aspects.
Participants will discuss the characteristic symptoms and fostering factors of terrorism and will get introduced to the national strategy of fighting against terrorism. (see album)"]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2015 12:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["Seminar - “Complete Cycle of Bodyguard Training” was conducted at Training Center"]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["Seminar &ldquo;Complete Cycle of Bodyguard Training&rdquo; was conducted at Training Center&rdquo; within the cooperation memorandum on vocational training of personnel, which is concluded between security services of Georgia, Republic of Moldova and Romania. Employees of security services of Georgia, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Republic of Bulgaria and Ukraine participated in the event.
Procedures of bodyguard employing, aspects of initial, qualification and repetitive training, determining factors of completion of professional career and other related issues were discussed within the seminar.
Participants shared their experience and best practice with each other for development of common standards of preparation and training of bodyguard.
In the end of the day, Head of the Service Anzor Chubinidze met with the seminar participants to sum up the results of the event. Parties agreed on action plan and list of issues to be discussed in 2016. (see album)"]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2015 12:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["Head of Service Participates in the Conference Held by the Bodyguard Service Association "]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["On October 25-28, Head of the Service Anzor Chubinidze and Head of the Training Center of the Service Irakli Pochkhua participated in APPS (Association of Personal Protection Services) 14th annual Conference in Rome.
Main aim of the project was to deepen international cooperation, summarize and share gained practical experiences. Within this cooperation participants discussed various issues, particularly: regional threats of terrorism; experience gained as a result of terrorist attacks; aspects of provision of security measures during foreign visits of high officials; existing technical innovations in terms of the assistance and equipment of security service etc.
During the Conference association members made a decision to amend current charter and agreed on an action plan concerning future events.
Following conference will be held on April, 2017, in Budapest. (see album)"]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2015 12:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["VI World Championship of Bodyguards "]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["On September 18-23, team of the Special State Protection Service of Georgia participated in the &ldquo;VI World Championship of Bodyguards&rdquo; held in Ukraine and took third place. One of the members of the team - Kakha Merabishvili took second place in individual combined shooting. Team was composed of six members and participated in the following: responding attack in formation; fistfight; three types of shooting (combined, in formation, from automobile); extreme car drive; vehicle inspection to detect explosives; evacuation of wounded person through overcoming barriers.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Championship fosters the advancement of preparation level, gaining practical knowledge of bodyguards and sharing the experience of conducting defense event. (see album) "]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2015 17:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["Joint Training of state security services of Republics of Georgia, Romania and Moldova "]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["On April, 2015 within the frame of the Protocol of Cooperation concluded in Bucharest, Special State Protection Service hosted the employees of the Protection and Guard Service of Romania and the State Protection and Guard Service of the Republic of Moldova.
Four-day joint theoretical and practical training included mutual acquaintance seminars and also sharing of planning and implementation methods of defensive events.
Major aim of the aforementioned memorandum is to contribute to coordinated participation in security activities of European missions.
Following training meeting will be hosted by the Protection and Guard Service of Romania in October 2016. (see album)"]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2015 17:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[" “Bodyguard 2015” tournament is completed "]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["On the fourth day of the tournament competition among participants was held in the following: first medical aid and evacuation of a person to be protected; detection of explosive devices in the car.
Department of Special Missions won the tournament and was given a transient cup.
Team members of prize places, also best racer of the tournament Boris Kalandarishvili, best shooter Lasha Jariashvili and best participant of fistfight Kakha Merabishvili were awarded with medals and certificates.
Deputy Head of Service Nugzar Otarashvili summarized the tournament and expressed his gratitude towards participant teams, tournament organizers and referee panel for their effort and hard work. According to him, such events will be held in the future and it will serve to increase the level of professional preparation and motivation of employees. (see album)"]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2015 16:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["Tournament “Bodyguard 2015” "]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["On July 6, tournament &ldquo;Bodyguard 2015&rdquo; started at the Training Center Base of the Special State Protection Service. The tournament aims to increase level of professional preparation of employees, raising mandatory skills of those who are involved in defensive activities.
Event program included the following: demonstration of defensive tactics and techniques during escorting on foot a person to be protected, shooting at a target while guarding a person to be protected, fast shooting from various positions, shooting from a car, demonstration of hand-to-hand combat, overcoming obstacles with car, searching for explosive devices in a car and rendering first medical aid to a guarded person and evacuation.
11 teams were prepared and composed by the employees of different structural divisions of the service for the purpose of participation in the tournament.
Winners of the tournament will be announced on 9th of July.  (see album)"]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2015 16:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["Special State Protection Service of Georgia Celebrates its 21st Anniversary "]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["A solemn ceremony dedicated to the 21st anniversary of the Special State Protection Service of Georgia was conducted at the Service Training Centre. 140 conscripts solemnly took an oath of a military and Special State Protection Service employee.
The Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili, the President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili and the members of the Government attended the anniversary event.
Honorable guest addressed the audience and wished future success to the Special State Protection Service employees.
Head of the Service Anzor Chubinidze awarded the SSPS employees with honorable breastplates and certificates. (see album)"]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2015 16:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["The employee of SSPS gained the third place at European Championship"]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["On 31th October Mixed Fight European Championship was held in Baku, Azerbaijan. The employee of department of protection of the sites of special importance Giorgi Butikashvili successfully participated in the 84-kg category and got the third place. He also was awarded with cup of the best single combat 2014.
(see album)"]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2014 18:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["Head of Service awarded SSPS employees"]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["The Head of Special State Protection Service, State Protection Colonel Teimuraz Mghebrishvili has issued an order on awarding the servicemen of Special State Protection Service of Georgia who go above and beyond the call of duty, displaying acts of service and courage, exceeding the expectations set forth by the service. Mr. Mghebrishvili has awarded the employees with weapons. (see album)"]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2014 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["Carting Tournament"]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["On 7 th December with initiative of Department of Protection of the Sites of Special Importance internal carting tournament was held in LTD &ldquo;Astrapark&rdquo;. The participants were awarded with medals.&nbsp; (see album)"]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2014 17:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["Patriarch of Georgia blessed SSPS"]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["On 23th November His Holiness and beatitude Catholicos- Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II blessed the employees of Special State Protection Service and its Head of Service Mr. Teimuraz Mghebrishvili at solemn liturgy dedicated to St. George, at Holy Trinity Cathedral. Patriarch of Georgia wished them success in their endeavors for the benefit of our country.
Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili and President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili and other members of government also attended the solemn liturgy. (see album) (see video)&nbsp;"]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2014 12:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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