Starting today, July 1, the pension of Georgian citizens above 70 years has increased by GEL 30. Monthly pension achieves GEL 250.

In addition, retirees living in highland villages of Georgia will receive higher pensions amounted to GEL 300.

According to officials, pensions of people less than 70 years old will increase by a minimum GEL 20 in a year, while for people above 70 years it will increase by a minimum of GEL 25.