Georgia: will National Movement be equated to Nazis?
Meetings against the former president are being attended by prominent people who are experienced in hostilities and have contacts in the security structures
Georgian government
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Georgian opposition gains ground, PM blames Kiev for success of opposition leader
The first press conference of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili after the mass demonstrations has been held to the accompaniment of a youth demonstration of the opposition United National Movement. The protests at the center of Tbilisi on March 21 were highlighted by the first public declaration of demands for resignation of the government and the start of collecting signatures on a vote of censure.
Ivanishvili: UNM overestimates numbers at its rally by factor of ten
Ivanishvili: UNM overestimates numbers at its rally by factor of tenBidzina Ivanishvili, the former head of the Georgian government, praised the decision of the authorities of the country to allow the former ruling party the United National Movement to organize a protest in Tbilisi as democratic, however he said that the number of participants amounted to 5-
Saakashvili says Georgian government has lost people's trust
The Georgian government has completely lost the trust of its people and should leave. With these words Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili addressed protesters at an event organized in Tbilisi by the former ruling party 'United National …
Georgia hopes for Russia
Georgian national currency was much more dependent on the ruble than on the dollar and euro
Georgian authorities promise benefits to local airlines.
The Georgian government is working on certain benefits for local air carriers, particularly regarding subsidizing charter flights, Economy Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili said.
Why is Georgian Dream fading away?
The factors facilitating political delegitimization of the ruling party that was once universally popular
Will Garibashvili resign?
The Georgian parliament is preparing to impeach Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, an expert in Caucasian matters Mamuka Areshidze said, adding that the initiative comes from the United National Movement (UNM), Georgia's former ruling party.
Georgia starts to economize on costs of officials
The Georgian government has decided to reduce its costs in order to save budgetary funds and not cut spending on infrastructure projects and social benefits in conditions of financial crisis in the country. The cost of repairs, purchase of furniture and cars, trips and vacations of officials will be minimized. The Cabinet requested that the Parliament, courts and municipalities do the same thing.
Taxes will not be raised in Georgia
Georgian Minister of Finances Nodar Khaduri said that taxes in the country will not be raised, despite advice of the IMF. Capital and social expenses will not be cut either, Georgia Online reports.The minister clarified that the budget correction project was under development. All ministries will present their proposals on budget cuts.According to the Constitution, the Georgian government cannot raise taxes without a referendum.
Usupashvili says Georgian government is not ready for the challenges
The Georgian government was not prepared to fight against the conditions in which they were put by external and internal factors, Georgia’s Parliamentary Speaker David Usupashvili said in his speech at Georgetown University in Washington yesterday.
Georgian press review (February 19-26)
The unfavorable economic situation in the country is explained by the continuing fall of the lari
President of Georgia completely disagrees with the government on the Ukrainian issue
The Georgian Cabinet of Ministers is dissatisfied with Poroshenko’s activity, unlike Georgian President
Protesters in Tbilisi demand that government resign
A protest demonstration was held in Tbilisi today, calling for the resignation of the Georgian government due to the sharp depreciation of the national currency, the lari. The rally took place at the Tbilisi Marriot hotel, where Georgian Finance Minister Nodar Khaduri and Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Giorgi Kvirikashvili met with the representatives of the private sector of the Georgian economy.
Georgian press review (February 5-11)
Confrontations inside the ruling coalition, the Interior Ministry reform, the upcoming visit by Alexander Lukashenko, a scandal over privatization of Georgian-Film
Georgian visa can be obtained via internet
A system of obtaining electronic visas has been introduced in Georgia, the Georgian government said. Using the new system, tourists and business people entering the country from abroad will be able to obtain a visa by applying online at www.evisa.gov.ge. A ready electronic visa will be sent to the email address of the recipient.
Caucasus Press Review (February 3-9)
Caucasus domestic and foreign political events in local press
