Politics
Mamuka Areshidze: Government has to pay much more attention to Pankisi19.10.09 | 16:58 2225
Mamuka Areshidze, expert in Caucasus Questions declared that Georgian government has to be more careful with Pankisi valley.
Mamuka Areshidze said in conversation with the news agency GHN that, a few years ago Pankisi was associated with a terroristic groups and Russian Federation even now tries to manipulate with this in international community.
In Parliament the Question Hour to be Held this Week20.10.09 | 00:24 1485
This week the Parliamentary Question hour will be held. The declaration about this event was announced during the bureau session by Mikhail Machavariani, vice-Spokesman, the GHN reports.
According to the regulations, the Parliamentary question hour is carried out in the last session Thursday of the month.
US embassy expresses condolences06.09.10 | 10:18 964
U.S. Embassy has published a letter of condolence, which says that `The entire U.S. Embassy community extends our deepest sympathies to the family of First Lieutenant Mukhran Shukvani and to the people of Georgia for the loss they have suffered in Afghanistan.
DAS Wallander visited Georgia 15.07.10 | 17:42 428
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Celeste Wallander visited Tbilisi July 13-15 as part of a larger trip to the South Caucasus.
Giorgi Baramidze: Alliance discusses membership of Georgia to NATO without MAP22.10.09 | 20:41 1383
Giorgi Baramidze, State Minister in European and Euro Atlantic Integration declared that UK and USA are upholding the idea of membership of Georgia to NATO without MAP.
"This question we suggested to Alliance and it is positively responded from USA and UK. Now a serious discussion is pending in NATO for the final definition of this decision, "- Baramidze said to journalists.
Temur Iakobashvili: Georgia’s NATO membership possible without MAP22.10.09 | 17:59 1619
Temur Iakobashvili, State Minister in Reintegration said that it is possible to integrate Georgia to NATO without MAP. "This decision might be taken even not only in theory. However for this decision it is necessary to have a political will from the member states of the alliance. So as the time will pass we will see what will be possible, "- Iakobashvili said to journalists.Temur Iakobashvili, State Minister in Reintegration said that it is possible to integrate Georgia to NATO without MAP. "This decision might be taken even not only in theory. However for this decision it is necessary to have a political will from the member states of the alliance. So as the time will pass we will see what will be possible, "- Iakobashvili said to journalists.
USA to Help Georgia to Work out the military doctrine20.10.09 | 14:48 1501
USA are going to help Georgia to work out the military doctrine, GHN reports.
The build up of the military doctrine, the military educaiton and the military trainigs - this is a subjects, which were
discussed today by US and Georigan sides during the session of governmental working group, in the State Office.
OSCE mission restoration talks too early in Georgia20.10.09 | 15:48 1560
By the declaration of official Tbilisi, it is too early now to talk about the restoration of OSCE mission in Georgia, Alexander Nalbandov, deputy foreign minister said after the political consultations with the Kazakh party, after the accomplishment of the next round of the negotiations.
Giga Bokeria: Georgia’s right to effective defense system - legitimate20.10.09 | 16:10 2106
According to Giga Bokeria, deputy foreign minister despite of the agreement about cease-fire, Georgia has a legitimate right to have an effective defense system, GHN reports.
"Georgia fulfilled the obligation under the cease-fire and we have a strong position in this respect, but at the same time Georgia has a right for the effective defense system,
Alexander Vershbow: USA not to deploy missile shields in non NATO states20.10.09 | 17:15 1593
The United States sees no reason to deploy elements of its missile shield in countries which are not members of NATO. This declaration made today by The U.S. assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs, Alexander Vershbow during the joint briefing with Giga Bokeria, deputy foreign minister.
Constantine Gamsakhurdia will return to Parliament23.10.09 | 13:42 1803
Constantine Gamsakhurdia, leader of political party "Tavisupleba" (Liberty) will return to the Parliament. He declared this in the exclusive interview to the newspaper "Verisia" (version).
Maya Purtseladze: Press in Georgia in Difficult Situation20.10.09 | 20:35 1658
Maya Purtseladze, founder of the newspaper "Verisa" and Editor in Chief of the same edition believes that the rating of the "Reporters without Borders" for Georgia's 81 position for the Press Freedom Index is unrealistic one.
Lasha Tugushi does not think Georgian Press Freedom improved21.10.09 | 14:05 4219
Lasha Tugushi, editor-in-chief of the newspaper "Resonansi" does not agree with the report published by the international organization "Reporters without borders" indicating the increase of the Georgian Press Freedom index from 120 to 81 point this year.
Anti crisis council to discuss TV 2521.10.09 | 14:35 1563
Today on October 25 the anti crisis council will discuss the question of the TV 25 , the Ajara independent TV. The members of the anti crisis council will hear the information about this TV channel from the deputy finance minister.
Georgian President to depart to Mexico07.12.10 | 11:05 382
Mikhail Saakashvili, President of Georgia will depart today on December 7 to Mexico, GHN reports. Nino Kalandadze, Deputy Foreign Minister said Saakashvili will take part in the summit dedicated to the climate change
Valdas Adamkus visits Georgia04.08.10 | 12:30 446
Valdas Adamkus is viewing the ongoing projects, which are being carried out by funding of the Lithuanian government. Adamkus is in the town of Khashuri now. He visited the Ethnographical Museum and talked to locals.
Government expresses condolences to bus crash victims19.07.10 | 11:47 1032
The Staff of the State Minister For Reintegration has released a special statement regarding the bus accident, which occurred in the breakaway Tskhinvali Region yesterday, killing 11 passengers in the result.
State Strategy for IDPs presented28.06.10 | 12:15 780
Courtyard Marriot has hosted an event organized by the Ministry of Refugees and IDPs, where the new directions of the state strategy for the issues of IDPs were presented.
Lech Kaczynski’s Street to exist in Tbilisi13.04.10 | 18:53 1413
The Black Sea Street in Avlabari district of Tbilisi will be renamed into Lech Kaczynski's Street in honor of the late President of Poland, who tragically died in a plane crash on April 10 in western Russia.
Sergey Bagapsh: I will not allow anybody to criticize Russia03.12.10 | 19:22 856
"We should not forget what Russia did for us. In turn we did not anything for Russia, "- Sergey Bagapsh, leader of Abkhazian secessionists said during the special briefing where the social-economic restoration plan suggested by Russia was discussed
Russian prepared for Geneva negotiations12.10.10 | 10:54 812
Russia is prepared for productive dialogue on any issue put forth at the Geneva international negotiations and hopes that the environment at the discussions will be constructive
CoE published monitoring results for lost people 30.09.10 | 17:01 847
Council of Europe published the results of pending investigation monitoring of lost people as a result of 2008 August armed conflict. The document contains a report of Thomas Hammerberg, CoE Commissioner for Human Rights.
Twelfth round of Geneva negotiations over28.07.10 | 11:00 426
`All parties of the Geneva negotiations should act in accord for the protection of the right of free movement in the occupied Abkhazia and South Ossetia,` the communiqué adopted by the participants of the Geneva discussions says
Georgian President holds special sitting01.09.10 | 11:26 395
The fluctuation of prices on consumer goods has been regulated - after the sudden growth of prices on wheat the economic situation is under the control of the government.
Movement For Fair Georgia objects to growth of bread price21.08.10 | 12:37 985
Movement For Fair Georgia objects to the growth of price on bread. Petre Mamradze of the party held a briefing in this regard today and called upon the government to take into consideration the problems of the vulnerable.
Economic Minister presents new deputy16.07.10 | 16:41 1701
Minister of Economics and Sustainable Development has a new first deputy. Minister Vera Kobalia officially presented Archil Kekelia to the staff and media today.
Enlarged session of Georgia-US authorities underway05.07.10 | 15:54 1144
An enlarged session of Georgia and US governmental delegations is underway at the presidential palace in Tbilisi at the moment. US Secretary of States, Hillary Clinton and the US delegation are discussing bilateral relations with Georgian authorities.
World is Changing we should change as well30.10.09 | 21:44 1594
World changes ... Problems and the reaction methods to these problems which were quite normal a year or two ago, now are outdated in the political style.
Nodar Natadze: slogan is “Give me back my elections rights”29.10.09 | 17:26 1749
The opposition is going to hold protest actions again in the beginning of November. Opposition leaders say that they change actions tactics and they will fight with the government with new tactics and strategy. Will or not the opposition mobilize the society and clear up the nihilism in the society? The discussion about this was held with Nodar Natadze, leader of the "National Front"
LE MONDE: Sarkozy said Lavrov liar 03.12.10 | 19:17 956
"USA was dissatisfied with Sarkozy's actions during Ossetian war" - French Le Monde wrote based on the sensitive materials published by WikiLeaks last time
Georgia issue discussed by Obama, Medvedev25.06.10 | 11:00 1282
U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev say they have succeeded in resetting their countries` relationship, which had drifted in recent years.
Medvedev comments on Georgia24.06.10 | 10:00 1477
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday Moscow and Tbilisi will improve ties as soon as Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili leaves his post.
MIA: One Policeman Dies26.05.11 | 02:43 189
A policeman died after he was crashed by a car, which left the protest venue on a high speed after the riot police started to disperse protesters outside the Parliament shortly after midnight, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) said.
Mock Jury Trial Courtroom Opening at the Police Academy16.07.10 | 17:32 495
On Monday, July 19, Charge d'Affaires Kent Logsdon will join Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Eka Zguladze to open a mock jury trial courtroom at the Ministry of Internal Affairs Police Academy funded by the U.S.
President thanks law enforcers for successful operation04.06.10 | 13:07 1249
Georgian president is grateful to Georgian law enforcers due to the detention of the member of a drug cartel network a few days ago. President`s press speaker, Manana Manjgaladze voiced the president`s position at the briefing today
Georgia helps Moldovan flood victims26.07.10 | 18:51 576
Georgia is the second state after Romania which comes with concrete projects to help the residents who suffered in the wake of this summer floods.
Georgian mourns over death of Polish President 11.04.10 | 17:47 1251
April 11 is declared a Day of Mourning in Georgia. The decision has been adopted by the Georgia president regarding the tragic death of Polish President Lech Kaczynski, his wife and senior members of the Polish government
AGAINST THE SALE OF MISTRALS TO RUSSIA06.12.09 | 13:35 1521
We, European citizens of the countries neighbouring Russia, wish to express our misgivings about the French government's intention of selling "Mistrals" to Russia
Tamaz Vashadze: Tbilisi population has chance, not me20.03.10 | 23:27 1953
Tbilisi City Mayor elections near. At the end of May the city population will decide who will be a Mayor for 4 years period of time. The opposition candidates are not hurry to start an elections campaign. The movement Solidarity nominated Tamaz Vashadze as a candidate. In the history of a city Vashadze was already a City Mayor in 1991.
Russia banned food import from Abkhazia09.06.11 | 13:43 363
The Russian Federation took a decision to restrain the import of food from all countries. The epidemiological control is imposed over all vehicles carrying the food.
Shida Kartli region has new governor 12.07.10 | 10:36 472
Davit Tkeshelashvili, Head of Georgian President's Administration will present Zurab Arsoshvili on post of Shida Kartli governor officially this afternoon.
T.Shashiashvili to depart for Ukraine15.02.10 | 17:28 1353
Tomorrow on February 16 Temur Shashiashvili, leader of "Whites" will depart for Ukraine. The news agency GHN was informed from the political party's press office that Shashiashvili will be in Ukraine for 4 days. In the frames of this visit he will meet with Georgian Diaspora and experts.
Conference “European Way of Georgia” will be accomplished today18.02.10 | 11:12 1426
On February 18 in the hotel "Radisson" the conference "European Way of Georgia" will be accomplished. The main theme of discussion is a definition of strategic relations with EU, EU neighborhood policy and review of the Russian-Georgian post was period.
No new pages in Georgia-Russia history - Davit Bakradze23.08.10 | 11:00 1210
It is very difficult to negotiate with the country, which has its diplomatic missions in Sokhumi and Tskhinvali and which has its forces without the consent of Georgian government there. These issues are unavoidable
Georgian national attended trial at Malaysian court08.11.10 | 12:51 826
Georgian national Darejan Kokhtashvili, who was arrested by Malaysian law enforcers with the charges of drug trafficking and illegal immigration to the country, attended first hearing at local court today
14-th round of Geneva negotiations to open today16.12.10 | 10:44 773
Today on December 16 the next round of Geneva negotiations will be held. Shota Utiashvili, head of MIA information analytical center said today the Georgian side will pass to Russian one the papers proving