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Half Million GEL – Tribute of Businessmen from Kvemo Kartli Region to the National Movement
March 10, 2011
In 2010 the businessmen from Kvemo Kartli region transferred 483 000 GEL as a tribute for the municipal elections. Region based 14 companies transferred this money to the National Movement.
Studio Monitor Lodges Second Complaint Against Rustavi 2 and Imedi TV
March 10, 2011
The Studio Monitor has filed a second complaint against the TV-Companies Rustavi 2 and Imedi-TV at the Georgian National Communications Commission (GNCC). The “Monitor” blames the national TV-Companies in breaching the Law of Georgia on Broadcasting for the repeated violation of the estimated time regulations for sponsorship and TV-shopping; the organization requests that the GNCC impose fines on the TV-Companies.
Story about Siprashvilis
March 9, 2011
7-member family of Siprashvilis lives in extreme poverty in Anaga village in Sighnaghi district. The children do not have cloth and shoes and cannot go to school because of it. Very often the children are hungry. The house, which Georgian Charity Foundation “Iavnana” assigned to the large family, is in poor conditions.
A Captive Number 17
March 9, 2011
29-year-old Giorgi Chkadua is a 17th captive captured by Somali pirates. Giorgi is a resident of the village Vardisubani of the Telavi Region. He has a three-year experience working as a sailor.
IDPs Resettled in Bakurtsikhe Lament on Severe Conditions
March 9, 2011
Ministry of IDPs from the Occupied Territories, Accommodation and Refugees numerous times stated that the IDPs resettled in the village Bakurtsikhe of Kakheti Region live under good conditions. However, reality tells a different story.
Female Prisoners on Hunger-Strike for Inhuman Conditions
March 7, 2011
The female inmates of the recently opened prison in Rustavi protest the unbearable conditions in the custody. The representative of the Georgian non-governmental organization “Former Political Prisoners for Human Rights” Nana Kakabadze discussed the problem in her interview with the Obiektivi.net
Socially Vulnerable Citizens Waiting for Insurance Policy Financing for 6 Months
March 4, 2011
Citizens below poverty line are requesting the changing of the #218 decree of government. Several socially vulnerable families addressed the Human Rights Center in Adjara. They are displeased with the waiting period for insurance service.
Scheme of Monopolist winner of Mini-Bus Tender
March 4, 2011
The winner companies of the Tbilisi municipality’s tender are the shareholders of James Group Company where they hold high posts. Some of them are long-time acquaintances of Tbilisi Mayor that is confirmed by the concrete documentation.
Human Rights Center Condemns Repressions against the Mini-Bus Drivers
March 2, 2011
The Human Rights Center perceives that the facts of persecution and arrests of mini-bus drivers represent grave violations of civil rights. Particularly alarming is the imprisonment of the drivers during the period of February 25-28 while they were on a hunger strike.
Fact-checking the State of the Nation address: IDPs
March 2, 2011
Housing for displaced persons featured prominently in President Saakashvili’s February 11th State of the Nation address and in the following speeches made by MPs Giorgi Akhvlediani (Christian Democrats) and Paata Davitaia (By Ourselves).
Following South African farmers to Georgia
March 2, 2011
BBC Caucasus Correspondent Damien McGuinness recalls a personal experience of Georgian hospitality when his team got caught in a snow storm while reporting on a controversial land sale scheme.
Repressions after Strike – Police Detained Drivers of Route Mini-Buses
March 1, 2011
Human rights coordinator at the Conservative Party Lasha Chkhartishvili connects the detention of drivers with the intimidation policy of the government. “It is done to prevent future strikes and protest rallies of drivers and other social groups,” said Chkhartishvili.
Trapped in Tbilisi
March 1, 2011
On February 24, a famous American magazine BusinessWeek published a long article about the detention of Israeli businessmen - Rony Fuchs and Ze'ev Frenkiel - in Georgia.
Benefits from Facilitated Georgia-EU Visa-Regime for Georgian Citizens
March 1, 2011
Georgia-EU facilitated visa-regime takes effect from March 1. Deputy foreign minister of Georgia Nino Kalandadze said facilitated visa-regime has serious political significance for the country. It will support Georgian citizens to easily travel to EU states.
Anti-Russian Campaign Reaches the Village Names
March 1, 2011
After renaming streets named after famous Russian poets and writers, all villages associated with Russia are being renamed. The village Saruso in Kvareli region has been renamed. Kvareli municipality council decision needs endorsement of Governmental Commission of Geographical Naming.
More Transparency Needed, But We Do Everything Vise Versa
February 28, 2011
Georgia has two conflicts – Georgian-Abkhaz and Georgian Ossetian conflicts which have turned into a Georgian-Russian conflict consequently. As a result of the armed conflict in August of 2008, Russia occupied Georgian territories in the course of neglecting all international norms. Despite the requests of the leaders of many governments, Russia boldly continues its policy.
Donation of 14 113 411 GEL to the “National Movement”
February 28, 2011
The ruling party – “National Movement” spent the most money – 14 113 411 GEL for the municipal elections on May 30, 2010; in parallel to it, the budget of other political parties for the election campaign was no more than 100 000 GEL.
Strike of Mini Bus Drivers Causes Transportation Collapse in Tbilisi
February 25, 2011
Transportation has been problematical since the morning of February 25th. Most of the mini buses do not work. The buses and metro stations have been overloaded. The transportation collapsed as a result of a strike of approximately 500 drivers.
Former Advisor to Former Prime-Minister Zurab Nogaideli Will Spend 17 Years in Prison
February 25, 2011
Zviad Kharebava - former advisor to the former prime-minister of Georgia Zurab Nogaideli is still in prison. The Appeal Court did not change the verdict of the initial court and Kharebava has to spend 17 years in prison.
Overcrowded Detention Settings in Georgia and Inadequate Minister
February 24, 2011
The mortality among prisoners increases. In 2006-2009, 371 people died in the penitentiary institutions. The report of the Public Defender of Georgia states that average age of dead prisoners is 45.