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Why Iranians are lured by Georgian delights

Iranians from different walks of life seek investment opportunities and residency in Georgia, thinking it would be a gateway to Europe — but is it that easy?

A general view shows the city of Tbilisi, Georgia, June 8, 2016. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili - D1AETIXBTSAB
A general view of the city of Tbilisi, Georgia, June 8, 2016. — REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili

For Iranians who are fed up with their country’s current economic situation, the answer lies in a historical dreamland: Georgia, as a gateway to Europe.

Ever since the two countries signed in 2016 a visa-free travel agreement, the number of Iranians visiting this country in the Caucasus has increased significantly, and many contemplate a life in the country whose rents, cost of living and inflation rate (2.8% compared to 9.4% in Iran) are lower than in Iran.

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