Ramaz Sakvarelidze

Is Georgia one step away from liberalization of visas?

Is Georgia one step away from liberalization of visas?

Even though the fact that the Civil Liberties Committee of the European Parliament approved the visa liberalization for Georgia is a good sign, considering difficult situation with the migration crisis in Europe and contradictions between the EU …

Does Georgia need military draft?

Does Georgia need military draft?

Georgian Defense Minister Levan Izoria said that the ministry examines the issue of compulsory recruitment, yet no decision had been adopted so far. "This question is being discussed. You will be the first to know …

EU accuses Georgia of 'democratic deficit'

EU accuses Georgia of 'democratic deficit'

The European Parliament will continue to examine the issue of liberalizing the visa regime with Georgia this year in October, MEP Jacek Saryusz-Wolski said after a meeting with President Giorgi …

Georgia cancels conscription

Georgia cancels conscription

Next year the Army of Georgia will be based on a professional basis: the conscription will be canceled and the service will become voluntary, Minister of Defense Tina Khidasheli said. …

Has visa liberalization between Georgia and EU stalled?

Has visa liberalization between Georgia and EU stalled?

On March 28, the President of the European People's Party (EPP), Joseph Daul, in his interview with Rustavi 2 linked the issue of visa liberalization between the EU and Georgia with the upcoming parliamentary …

'Georgian Dream' rejects premiums for rating

'Georgian Dream' rejects premiums for rating

Today MPs of the Georgian Parliament approved amendments to the law "On public service" in the first reading, they involve restriction of premiums for senior officials. It is expected that these funds will be used for other purposes, …

Georgia waits for a 'third force'

Georgia waits for a 'third force'

According to the results of a survey, released by Rustavi 2 TV channel, most people in Georgia today has not yet decided for whom they will give voice in the next year's parliamentary elections. The survey involved more than 1000 residents of …

NATO arrives in Georgia

NATO arrives in Georgia

Today the Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg and the Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili have opened a joint training center on the territory of the Krtsanisi National Training Center (near Tbilisi). President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the country, top officials of the legislative and executive powers of Georgia, representatives of NATO and Georgian officers were present at the ceremony, Sputnik Georgia reported.

Electro-maidan started in Georgia

Electro-maidan started in Georgia

Dozens of members of The United National Movement of Georgian ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili held a protest in front of the house of former Prime Minister, leader of the Georgian Dream coalition, Bidzina Ivanishvili. They expressed …