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EU 'Concerned over Political Tension' Ahead of Elections
June 29, 2012
The European Union is “increasingly concerned about growing political tension and polarization in the run-up to the parliamentary elections” scheduled for this October, said EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle after meeting with President Saakashvili in Brussels on June 28.
Hardship in Zemo Mleta Village
June 29, 2012
Last week, Human Rights House Tbilisi organized a study trip about eco-migrants to Mleta village for journalists. I was glad to be accepted as a participant in the trip.
Arbitrary Prisoner
June 28, 2012
On June 24, police detained Head of Coalition Georgian Dream’s Akhmeta office and member of the district municipal board from the Republic Party Zakaria Kinkladze. Telavi District Court sentenced him to 25-day administrative imprisonment. Evidence collected by the Information Center of Kakheti and witness statements prove that Zakaria Kinkladze had not committed the alleged crime.
Journalists in Regions Are Still Prohibited to Cover President’s Visits
June 27, 2012
President’s administration still creates problems for local independent journalists to cover President’s visits in the regions of Georgia. Although, on June 2, head of president’s administration Irma Nadirashvili met media representatives and discussed how to simplify coverage of the president’s visits for journalists, the situation has not changed since then.
Some of Ivanishvili's Georgian Assets Impounded
June 27, 2012
The Georgian authorities have impounded shares of leader of Georgian Dream opposition coalition Bidzina Ivanishvili in two Tbilisi-based banks following his refusal to pay a a multi-million fine imposed on billionaire politician earlier this month.
Fistfight Thwarts Ivanishvili's Campaign Meeting in Village of Mereti
June 27, 2012
A fistfight erupted in the village of Mereti in Shida Kartli region on June 26 as Bidzina Ivanishvili, the leader of opposition coalition Georgian Dream, was holding a campaign meeting with locals in that village, which is located in an immediate vicinity of the breakaway South Ossetian administrative border.
Reservist – Danger Expected after October 25
June 27, 2012
Information Center of Kakhet [ICK] interviewed one of the leaders of the volunteer military reserve army Mate Mateshvili. He said the government is expecting threat after October 25 of 2012. Gerber knives were distributed among reservists, who took five-day military training, and they will receive automatic guns in case of necessity.
Who Needs Political Speculation with Bagrati Church
June 26, 2012
At the press-conference two days ago, alongside much false information, Minister of Culture of Georgia Nikia Rurua stated that issue of Bagrati Church is subject of political speculation. However, Georgian President is speculating with this issue and not “certain individuals” [as culture minister claimed].
People Labeled as Criminals by the Authority Fund the Ruling Party
June 22, 2012
Among the businessman and acting officials of the government, who donate to the ruling party, there are people, whom the current government arrested as members of the organized criminal groups.
UN Special Rapporteur about Unequal Political Environment in Georgia
June 22, 2012
Unequal access to state resources, politically motivated persecutions and restricted rights of citizens to elect accountable leaders – this is short list of current problems in Georgia which the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association reflected in his report; the report was published on June 20.
Global TV Believes Prosecutor’s Decision Illegal
June 22, 2012
Global Contact Consulting believes the decision on putting lien on its antennas to be illegal and plans to protect its rights of at the international level, Company representative Zurab Bazlidze told media.ge.
Georgia in U.S. Human Trafficking Report
June 21, 2012
Georgia is a source, transit and destination country for sex trafficking and forced labor with the Georgian government demonstrating improvements in anti-trafficking prevention efforts, according to U.S. Department of State’s annual report released on June 19.
Tina Burjaliani – Georgia Maintains Highest Ranking in U.S. State Department Report
June 21, 2012
“Georgia maintains the highest ranking in the U.S. state department annual report in the First Tier,” Deputy Minister of Justice Tina Burjaliani stated at a briefing today.
U.S. Ambassador Speaks of Georgia's Challenges
June 21, 2012
Georgia’s modernization and economic development efforts should go hand in hand with democracy development as all of these three factors will be important for Georgia’s long-term success, U.S. Ambassador to Georgia, John Bass, said on June 13.
“Temur Alasania Was Not Interested Only In the Purchase of Dispersal Weapon”
June 20, 2012
According to the spread information, Temur Alasania, uncle of the Georgian President, is attending the weapon exhibition in Paris; he wants to purchase modern weapon for the dispersal of demonstrations. The information was spread based on the reports of journalist Giorgi Popkhadze from the Radio France. Kviris Palitra got in touch with Giorgi Popkhadze with regard to this case.
Hard luck if you are a Roma in Tbilisi
June 19, 2012
Walking the streets of Tbilisi, at several spots you will see groups of children dressed in worn-out, brightly colored clothes, with dirty hands and faces, asking you for money.
Soldiers Armed with Gerber Knives in Villages
June 19, 2012
Defense Ministry of Georgia gave Gerber knives to about 500 people in Kakheti, who took five-day military training in the frame of volunteer military service program. Head of Kakheti office of the political party Free Georgia Giorgi Mosiashvili said men in military uniforms register the people with different political views in the villages.
Investigation to Be Discharged of All Responsibilities
June 18, 2012
It will no longer be necessary to seal up all documents withdrawn during the search procedures. Relevant amendments are to be introduced to the Criminal Procedural Code of Georgia. According to acting provision, all subjects withdrawn during search or withdrawal procedures shall be examined, described and sealed up. Date and signatures of the persons, who attended the sealing up procedures, shall be left on the seal.
Trip from Vedzatkhevi to Tbilisi – Rallies in front of Ministry of Accommodations
June 15, 2012
Residents of Vedzatkhevi village in Dusheti district intend to live on the stairs of the Ministry of IDPs from Occupied Territories, Refugees and Accommodation of Georgia in protest. The local people request the Ministry to resettle them from the risky zones in near future.
Global TV's American Co-Owner Questioned
June 15, 2012
Co-owner of cable provider, Global TV, Alexander Ronzhes, was held for questioning for more than five hours in Tbilisi airport in connection to “suspicious transaction” involving large amount of money.