Georgian media review for March 4-10
The threat of a split the Georgian Dream, the decision of the European Commission on visa liberalization, the hypothetical possibility of a meeting of the heads of the Russian Federation and Georgia
Bidzina Ivanishvili
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Georgian press review (February 26 - March 3)
The attempted assassination of Alexi Petriashvili, conflict between Tina Khidasheli and Gogi Topadze, strengthening of lari exchange rate and military reform
Georgian press review (February 19-25)
Burjanadze's visit to Moscow, row over Gogi Topadze's allegations against Tina Khidasheli, and personnel changes in the government
Georgian press review (February 12-18)
Scandal in the ranks of the Georgian Dream ruling coalition, problems of Georgian taxi drivers, the devaluation of the GEL, relations with Russia
Ivanishvili at law with Swiss bank
Billionaire, ex-Prime Minister of Georgia Bidzina Ivanishvili is currently at law with the Credit Suisse Swiss bank due to poor management of his investment portfolio. It started last year when Ivanishvili received a lot of …
Why has the former Prime Minister of Georgia left the ruling party?
Garibashvili has left not only the position of the head of the coalition, but the party Georgian Dream in general, notably rejecting his party membership card
Ivanishvili promises to indemnify losses of Tsikhisdziri resort
Georgian billionaire and former Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili has terminated the transport of 200-year-old cypress trees and tulip Liriodendrons from the Tsikhisdziri seaside resort in Adjara …
Press review of Georgian mass media (January 29th – February 4th)
Remarks by the President in the parliament, extraordinary elections of the head of the Gardabani region, prospects for Bidzina Ivanishvili's return to politics, the situation in the Georgian agricultural market and success of gunsmiths.
Mass media: Gia Murgulia will replace Tamar Sanikidze
Doctor of philology, the founder of a private school "Logos" Gia Murgulia may become a new head of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, a source on the sidelines of the government reports. …
A dispute over van Dyck: Husseinov vs Abashidze
The story of an untitled picture which was confiscated by the Turkish police, and its price grew from $5000 to $14 million
Will Georgia start new year with change of ministers?
According to details that appeared in the Georgian media, reshuffles in the Georgian government, will be made under the influence of the covert leader of the republic, the billionaire and former Prime Minister Bidzina …
Ivanishvili: it is only Garibashvili's decision to resign
The former prime minister of Georgia, Bidzina Ivanishvili, confirms that Irakli Gharibashvili consulted with him, but he had nothing to do with Gharibashvili’s decision to resign. "Many ...
Ivanishvili: I didn't appoint Kvirikashvili
Former Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili has said that he had not participated in the decision on the appointment of new Prime Minister George Kvirikashvili. "The political team of consultations didn't have to hold …
Georgia-2015: Disappointment and new hopes
The ability of the government to maintain a balance between centers of power is an achievement of 2015 that inspires hope for the future
Is it better not to change the new government of Georgia?
Despite the minimal changes in the composition of the Government of Georgia, proposed to the Parliament by Giorgi Kvirikashvili today, the Legislative Assembly is counting on rapid changes in the Cabinet, as they require the …
Georgian press review (December 18-25th)
Certainly, the main event of the last few days in Georgia was the resignation of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili. "Positions are temporary, but God and the homeland are eternal. So …
Is Ivanishvili going to return?
The Georgian Dream coalition won't be able to win in the parliamentary elections next year without informal participation of Ivanishvili, Georgian political analysts said in an interview for Vestnik Kavkaza, commenting on the statement of the …
Ivanishvili becomes head of Georgian Dream in elections in 2016
Ivanishvili will become the head of the coalition Georgian Dream in the parliamentary elections in the country next year. This statement was made at a press conference by the member of the parliamentary majority, vice-speaker Zviad …
Will Georgian President barricade himself in palace?
Giorgi Margvelashvili doesn't want to choose the former US embassy over the Avlabar Palace, built by Mikheil Saakashvili using 'donations from Georgian businessmen'.
Georgian Press Review ( November 6-12)
The conflict between the President and the Government of Margvelashvili, the role of Ivanishvili in Georgian politics, the increased presence of Russian capital in the economy and the threat of ISIS
