Starting today, July 1, 2020, pension for retirees above 70 will equal 250 GEL.
Earlier, it was 220 GEL.
Pensioners above 70 living in highlands will receive 300 GEL.
More than 410,000 pensioners will enjoy the increased pension.
Following the law on the Development of Highland Regions, the retirees living in mountainous regions receive an addition to pension equalling 20% of the state pension.