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
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Georgia waiting for decision on joining NATO
Georgian Defense Minister Tina Khidasheli has published an open letter on the pages of The Wall Street Journal, where she argues the need to take Georgia into the Alliance. "To promote European security, we need …
Saakashvili suspected of organizing coup
The former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili and his closest associates could become defendants in a new criminal case. This time, they are suspected of plotting a coup in the country. The reason for this is …
Suspected kidnappers of two Russians arrested in Georgia
The Georgian Interior Ministry has reported the arrest of five suspects in the kidnapping for ransom of two Russian citizens who travelled to the Republic. "The investigation has established that the accused had previously …
Saakashvili suspected of plotting coup in Georgia
The Georgian Interior Ministry has initiated an investigation into the case of a possible preparation of a coup by the former President and the Secretary of the Security Council, Mikheil Saakashvili and Gigi …
Georgia initiates criminal case into plot to seize state power
Georgia has initiated a criminal case into a plot aimed at overthrowing and seizing state power, the country's Security Service reported today. According to the press service of the department, the Department of Intelligence of the …
Georgia changes its military contingent in Afghanistan
Georgian soldiers from the 43rd Batallion of the 4th Mechanised Brigade have returned home after serving in a NATO-led peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan. They were replaced by the 22nd Batallion of the 2nd Infantry Brigade, the ...
Georgian dream about free trade with Europe
Why didn’t hopes for opening the European market to Georgian goods come true?
Caucasian Press Review (September 7-13)
Caucasus domestic and foreign political events in local press
'Bank of Georgia' was almost robbed with a toy gun
In the town of Zugdidi in western Georgia an unidentified man tried to rob a branch of 'Bank of Georgia' while holding a toy gun in his hands. It is reported that the robber was detained immediately. The Interior Ministry said …
Why did Georgia close popular TV show?
The owners of Imedi TV protected themselves and their multimillion-dollar business
Georgia might not receive visa-free regime with Europe due to migration crisis
The Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Georgia to the EU, Natalie Sabanadze, told reporters about the process of the visa-free regime with the EU countries. She emphasized that, despite the fact that many of the …
Garibashvili: I see no alternative to peaceful dialogue with Moscow
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said that it is vital to continue the pragmatic policy that the Georgian government has been pursuing with all its neighboring countries, including Russia. "I believe ...
Government of Georgia wants to protect the work of citizens abroad
A new law "On labor migration", according to which organizations involved in hiring Georgian citizens to work abroad must have state registration, will come into force from November 1. In cases where citizens of Georgia have …
Georgia's largest internet service providers are thinking about merger
Georgian telecommunication companies Silknet and Caucasus Online have made a joint request to the Georgian National Communications Commission (GNCC) on the merger issue. This is stated in an official statement of Caucasus Online. …
Garibashvili to visit China on September 8-13
The Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili will visit China on September 8-13, where he will take part in the World Economic Forum in Dalian. This was announced by the press service of the administration of the Georgian government. …
Leadership of Georgian patrol police dismissed
The head of the patrol police, his deputy and the head of main directorate of the Interior Ministry for Tbilisi have been dismissed from their posts. "Personnel changes are being carried out in the patrol police department of the …
Top European football in Tbilisi
The final game of the UEFA Super Cup is due to start in a few minutes. The two best club teams in Europe according to the last season – the owner of the main club trophy of the continent, Barcelona FC and the ...
Abkhazia: seven years of recognized independence
In August Abkhazia marks recognition of it independence by Russia and an anniversary of electing Raul Khajimba to the presidential position
Georgia's budget won't suffer from deficit in 2016
The deficit of the state budget of Georgia in 2016 will not exceed the projected 3% for this year, employees of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic assured the representatives of commercial banks in the course of their meeting today. …
