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Akhalgori District Governor Resigned
February 17, 2014
Akhalgori district governor Zurab Gatenashvili resigned. Based on the decision of the Akhalgori municipal board, Nugzar Tinikashvili will implement duties of the district governor during three months. Tinikashvili told Human Rights Center that municipal board had offered the position to him. After three months, competition will be announced and applicants for the district governor’s position will be able to submit applications. Interim district governor Nugzar Tinikashvili said he will also participate in the competition.
Fraction Social-Democrats Requests Impeachment of the Municipal Board Chairman
February 17, 2014
One of the member parties of the Coalition Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia, Social Democrats for Georgia’s Development, opposed the local government. Leader of the local organization Soso Sheizashvili held press-conference.
Company Winning Bid Is Sought
February 17, 2014
Gori district administration is looking for the company, which won bid competition in November, 2013. Ltd GPG participated in the tender and won it. According to the bid requirements, the Company had to rehabilitate underground passages in Gori. Several months passed but the Company did not implement its duties.
Public Defender’s Visit in Imereti Finished with Meeting with Civil Society Organizations
February 11, 2014
Tents for homeless people, Tkibuli mine, penitentiary establishment # 14 and meeting with the representatives of local civil society and media organizations – it was agenda of the Public Defender’s business trip in Imereti region on February 6-7.
Allowance for IDPs Increased
February 10, 2014
The state will no longer cover electricity bills of the IDPs living in compact settlements. These changes will go in force from March 1, 2014. The government covered 100 kilowatt electricity bills for each IDP family per month. From March 1, the monthly allowance for IDPs will increase from 28 lari up to 45 lari.
Cartu Foundation Stopped Compensations for the Victims of Natural Disaster in Kakheti
February 10, 2014
Victimized families by 2012 natural disaster in 2012 will no longer receive compensations from the Cartu Foundation. The lawyer of the Foundation Nino Kiknadze said last year the Foundation transferred 98 million lari and left beneficiaries will receive compensations from alternative source.
Tibilov Is not Going to Block De-Facto Border during Sochi Olympiad
February 7, 2014
During Sochi Olympiad de-facto border of the South Ossetia towards Akhalgori district will not be blocked that means people will be able to transport without delay. Special session of the de-facto security council of South Ossetia was held in Tskhinvali. Leader of the non-recognized republic Leonid Tibilov chaired the session.
Increased Salaries and Bonuses in Guria
February 7, 2014
Public servants in Guria region received bonuses equal to increased salaries in January 2014 (for Christmas Holiday). In accordance to the Georgian legislation, only 25% of local budget can be spent on salaries. However, district budget used to spend almost 40% on the salaries of public servants.
In Parallel to Ongoing Protest of Nongovernmental Sector Parliament of Georgia Passed Code on Local Self-Governance
February 7, 2014
77 votes vs 7 – Parliament of Georgia passed the Code on Local Self-Governance after noisy discussions and controversy via third hearing on February 5. Government states it is a step forward to democratization and launch of self-governmental reform in the country.
Part of Tusheti Population Request Seperation from Akhmeta District
February 6, 2014
Part of Tusheti region population is discontent with the work of Akhmeta district local self-governmental bodies and request establishment of their separate entity. Discontent part of the population is represented by the association Sheep-Breeder from Tusheti and Zurab Murtazashvili is leader of the organization. They say interests of local people are completely neglected. For that reason, they request separation from Akhmeta district and establishment of independent entity. Information Center of Kakheti spread information about it.
Lanchkhuti Organization of the Georgian Dream vs Local Government
February 6, 2014
There is controversy between Lanchkhuti district organization of the Georgian Dream and local authority.
Demonstration in Support of Mejvriskhevi Village Attorney
February 6, 2014
Population of Mejvriskhevi village, Gori district held demonstration in support of Tariel Gurgenidze, former attorney of their territorial entity, in front of the Shida Kartli regional administration. Participants requested annulment of plea-agreement into Tariel Gurgenidze’s case and re-investigation of his case.
GYLA’s Position about the Arbitration Agreement Made between the State and the Patarkatsishvili Family
February 6, 2014
On January 17, 2014 the Ministry of Justice disclosed the settlement agreement and its additional documents made between the successors of Arkadi (Badri) Patarkatsishvili and Georgia in the international arbitration. In the arbitration, A.P.’s family members requested to be given ownership of “Imedi” TV and that the lease on Mtatsminda Park be reinstated, or in the alternative, sought compensation in the amount of 400 million USD. As mentioned, the arbitration ended with settlement under certain conditions between A.P.’s successors and Georgia.
Amendments Planned to the Criminal Code of Georgia in Connection with Sexual Crime
February 5, 2014
Amendments are planned into the Chapter of the Criminal Code of Georgia referring to sexual crimes. Concrete formulation of the amendments is not known yet. Representatives of the Ministry of Justice state they are working on the content. Nongovernmental organizations proposed their draft-amendments to the Chapter on Sexual Crimes in the Criminal Code of Georgia.
“Unity of Judges” Held Meeting on Appointment of Judges
February 5, 2014
“Unity of Judges” has held the meeting with judges, lawyers and members of civil society in Rustavi.
Constitutional Court Discussed Ucha Nanuashvili’s Lawsuit
February 3, 2014
Constitutional Court of Georgia discussed constitutional lawsuit of the citizens Ucha Nanuashvili and Mikheil Sharashidze. The suitors appealed the 1st and 2nd Paragraphs of the Article 110 of the Election Code of Georgia. They believe they are non-constitutional in comparison with the Articles 14 and 28 of the Constitution of Georgia. Namely, the suitors request change in the formation of single-seat election districts for Parliamentary Elections. The defendant in the case was Parliament of Georgia.
Freedom House: Georgia Remains 'Partly Free'
February 3, 2014
Most signs suggest a strengthening of democratic institutions in Georgia, but it still remains among “partly free” countries, according to an annual report by the U.S.-based rights watchdog Freedom House.