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Statement by Michael Mcfaul23.06.10 | 12:06 152
Washington is trying to convince Russia to withdraw its forces from Georgia`s regions,` Michael McFaul, President Obama's top Russia adviser has announced.
Poland votes for new president today20.06.10 | 13:24 274
Poland votes for a new president today an election called following the death of President Lech Kaczynski and most of the country's political and military elite in a plane crash in Russia in April
France reaffirms its support for Georgia`s sovereignty, territorial integrity09.06.10 | 12:44 297
France reaffirms its support for the continuation of discussions in Geneva and its commitment to respect the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia within its internationally recognized boundaries`, the statement released by the French Foreign Ministry regarding President Saakashvili`s visit to the country says
Sharp debates expected in European Parliament19.05.10 | 11:48 334
Russia will have to face serious criticism from the tribune of the European Parliament for negligence, where the issue of Georgia-Russia conflict will be discussed
McCain slams Obama for his recent decision19.05.10 | 11:46 380
Senator John McCain has criticized U.S. President Barac Obama for his policy towards Georgia and Russia. The Republican Senator disapporved the decision by the president, who sent a draft of nuclear agreement with Russia to the Congress for ratification
Statement by James Appathurai29.04.10 | 15:04 353
James Appathurai said the Alliance would keep on assisting Georgia in carrying out reforms and supporting its aspiration to join the alliance
US State Department report on Georgia12.03.10 | 15:37 424
Despite of some human rights violations, Georgia has carried out very serious reforms. The annual Report of the US State Department reads about the situation in human rights area, GHN reports.
Hillary Clinton: Georgia remains as a high priority for USA25.02.10 | 12:21 390
Washington took a decision for increase of the aid for Tbilisi. Hilary Clinton, US State Secretary said this taking the floor in the senate in Foreign Relations Committee.
The State Secretary once more underlined that Georgia remains a high priority for Barak Obama's administration. Hilary Clinton noted that in 2011 Budget an increase of aid for Georgia is planned, it will amount to more then USD 90 mn .
Moldovan acting president sends message to Romanian counterpart08.09.10 | 18:21 5
Acting President Mihai Ghimpu today sent a message to Romanian President Traian Basescu, thanking him for the assistance given to alleviate the consequences of the last summer devastating floods, the presidential press service has said.
U.N. puts Congo sex attacks at more than 50008.09.10 | 10:53 6
U.N. officials on Tuesday put the number of rapes and other sexual attacks in eastern Congo since late July at more than 500, more than double the previous estimate.
Barroso in first EU "state of union" addres07.09.10 | 12:09 14
The European Commission President, Jose Manuel Barroso, has said unemployment is "still much too high" in the EU, in his first "state of the union" speech.
Sweden to reopen rape case involving WikiLeaks editor01.09.10 | 16:04 16
"There is reason to believe that a crime has been committed," read a statement from Marianne Ny, Sweden's director of public prosecutions. "Considering information available at present, my judgment is that the classification of the crime is rape."
Hamas gunmen murder four Israelis in ambush near Hebron 01.09.10 | 13:20 18
Hamas gunmen killed four Israeli civilians - all residents of Bet Haggai - in their car at the Beni Naim junction near Kiryat Arba Tuesday night, Aug. 31. They are identified as Yitzhak (47) and Tali (45) Ames, parents of six and Cochava Even Haim (37) and Avishai Schindler (34) who were expecting their second child
Barak Obama envoy sees 'window of opportunity' for Mideast peace01.09.10 | 12:30 13
Fresh off a major speech on Iraq, President Obama on Wednesday turns his attention to the extremely difficult task of trying to broker Mideast peace, with his special envoy declaring there is a "window of opportunity" for Israeli and Palestinian leaders to achieve an historic deal within one year.
OSCE mission restoration talks too early in Georgia20.10.09 | 15:48 475
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.
Alexander Vershbow: USA not to deploy missile shields in non NATO states20.10.09 | 17:15 575
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.
Lasha Tugushi does not think Georgian Press Freedom improved21.10.09 | 14:05 1046
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.
NATO to discuss system of airspace control22.10.09 | 16:27 454
On October 22-23 in Bratislava NATO defense ministers will assemble for discussion of antimissile defense system plan changes. James Appaturay, NATO official representative said, the NATO will not have to start the review of the antimissile question from the beginning again, "as the discussion on this subject continues many years already."
Georgia issue discussed by Obama, Medvedev25.06.10 | 11:00 327
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 | 10:00 264
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday Moscow and Tbilisi will improve ties as soon as Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili leaves his post.
BSANNA will chair Georgia03.11.09 | 14:39 801
In 2010 the BSANNA (Black Sea Association of National News Agencies) will head Georiga, the information agency GHN.
More Georgians to be deported from Poland08.09.10 | 11:17 5
Poland`s immigration authorities are discussing the cases of approximately three thousand Georgian nationals, who arrived their illegally and asked for asylum from local government.
Georgia`s President visits Mukhatgverdi Brothers`Cemetery04.08.10 | 12:56 72
The President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili, Catholicos Patriarch of All Georgia, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II and the Minister of Defence Bacho Akhalaia visited the Mukhatgverdi Brothers' Cemetery today.
Amnesty International criticizes Russia 15.07.10 | 13:46 47
One year after the murder of human rights defender Natalia Estemirova, Amnesty International is calling on the Russian authorities to stop the harassment and intimidation of her colleagues and to bring those responsible for her murder to justice in an open and fair trial.
Nine Georgians evacuated from Osh to Bishkek16.06.10 | 11:13 67
Nine citizens of Georgia, who resided in Kyrgyzstan, have been evacuated from the city of Osh, where the ethnic violence reached its climax after the revolution in Kyrgyzstan
Several Flights are being cancelled to Europe16.04.10 | 11:49 314
Several flights to the European states from Tbilisi have been cancelled and delayed due to the volcanic eruption in Iceland. The ash of the volcano has covered the airspace of Europe.
Ossetia Diaspora in Ukraine summit will be held today27.02.10 | 14:00 315
Today on February 27 in Ukraine the Ossetia Diaspora will hold a founding summit. Aslanbek Iliev, Ossetia Diaspora head informed that because the summit is a founding one the main aim of it at this stage will be foundation of the common Ukrainian-Ossetian community. They will elect the chairman and members of the Council.
Georgia helps Moldovan flood victims26.07.10 | 18:51 46
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 | 17:47 327
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 | 13:35 573
We, European citizens of the countries neighbouring Russia, wish to express our misgivings about the French government's intention of selling "Mistrals" to Russia
Nino Kalandadze: Russia tries to strengthen navy in Black sea19.02.10 | 18:27 410
Nino Kalandadze, Deputy Foreign Minister said Russia tries to strengthen a navy in Black sea. The basis for such declaration is a fact of baying of "Mistral" military ship and preparation of the additional military bases in occupied territories.
Lavrov: for Moscow NATO broadening inacceptable06.02.10 | 18:24 363
As it was before, now as well for Moscow it is not acceptable to reconcile with the broadening of NATO. Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign minister declared about this while taking the floor at the Munich international conference.
Meetings of Georgian and Spanish Businessmen to be held10.02.10 | 09:39 367
On February 10, Spanish businessmen being with visit in Georgia will hold meetings with Georgian businessmen. The aim of the visit is an establishment of contacts with each other and a deepening of relations.
Giorgi Baramidze is in Italy with working visit22.02.10 | 11:54 375
Giorgi Baramidze, Vice Prime Minister now is in Italy with a working visit. An informal meeting organized Public Party for the Foreign Ministers of the EU member and non member states are holding now. Here is discussed the existing situation in Balkans, Moldova
Bureau sitting to review question of Envoys in Netherlands and Vatican22.02.10 | 09:52 388
Today on February 22 at 15:00 in the Parliament Bureau sitting the question of Georgian Envoys in Netherlands and Vatican will be discussed.
To the Netherlands new envoy is appointed. Maya Panjikidze, probably will be replaced by Shota Ghvineria, presently holding an office of head of European Affairs Department in Foreign Ministry.
Yanukovich is about to appoint new Prime Minister14.02.10 | 19:18 321
Viktor Yanukovich, leader of the "Regions Parties", winner of Ukrainian Presidential elections, is going to appoint new Prime Minister. He declared this in conversation with Russian TV media.
Saakashvili: in 5-6 years in Georgia will not be reason for emigration on economic ground15.02.10 | 12:44 455
"No more then in 5-6 years (maybe in 3-4 years) people will not emigrate from our country for economic reasons. It is true as well that now more people are returning from abroad then leaving country. But the process of emigration still continues. But I think that in this term, all grounds will be for final return of Georgians to homeland, " - Saakashvili declared in Vancouver during his meeting with Georgian Diaspora.
Sozar Subari to meet with Komakhidze in Switzerland20.02.10 | 13:44 409
Today on February 20, Sozar Subari, representative of the "Alliance for Georgia" will depart for Switzerland. Subari said that he will meet in Switzerland with Vakhtang Komakhidze, Georgian Journalist.
"I am departing for Geneva, were the traditional UN HCR Council sitting is planned.
P.Davitaia, MP: Restoration of air navigation between Moscow and Abkhazia violates all international law principles16.02.10 | 15:24 512
Paata Davitaia, Parliamentary Vice Spokesman said that the restoration of air navigation between Moscow and Sokhumi violates all international law principles.
"The arrival of Bagapsh to Moscow and signing of different agreements once more indicates the continuation of Russian aggression against Georgia. What about the initial restoration of the air navigation between Moscow and Sokhumi this fact violates all existing international law principles, " - said Davitaia commenting the issue to journalists.
Berilnale – 60 - “invisible” art and common lessons of political correctness19.02.10 | 22:21 429
The Berlinale, well skilled in social and political labyrinths started this year as well with a political "Master class". A most intriguing person on the Berlinale was Roman Polansky (if we will not take into account the Chinese film "Together separately"). He was house arrested, the western press published a scandalous materials about him - as if he will be released on bail of 4.5 mn EUR by Swiss Court,
The Russian government has partially lifted a ban on grain exports 01.09.10 | 13:57 18
The Russian government has partially lifted a ban on grain exports from the country, which is introduced from 15 August to 31 December 2010, allowed to export grain in the framework of international treaties of Russia to provide humanitarian assistance and even in some cases
Gazprom cuts by 60% gas supplies to Belarus23.06.10 | 11:08 68
Gazprom has cut supplies of gas to Belarus by 60 percent, but gas transit through Belarus to Europe is effected in full, Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller said.
BP: We`ll pay the bill for now17.06.10 | 11:52 78
BP will continue to pay the costs for the oil spill cleanup and will work out with its drilling partners later who is liable for the costs, a executive for the oil giant told a Senate subcommittee Wednesday.
Analysis: Ramifications of crash on Polish politics11.04.10 | 17:59 426
President Lech Kaczynski was killed Saturday when a plane carrying senior Polish officials on their way to a memorial service in Russia crashed at an airport in Smolensk..
Ninety-seven people were killed including the president's wife, the deputy parliament speaker, the deputy foreign minister and the head of the National Bank of Poland.
Tribute to Martyrs 16.07.10 | 18:37 57
July 16 on an official visit to Azerbaijan, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz visited Martyrs hiyabany.
AZERI, ARMENIAN FOREIGN MINISTERS DISCUSS KARABAKH CONFLICT19.07.10 | 14:37 84
As part of the informal meeting of OSCE foreign ministers in Almaty, Azerbaijan`s top diplomat Elmar Mammadyarov met his Armenian counterpart Edward Nalbandian to discuss the peace process over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Suspects in attack on North Caucasus hydropower plant identified21.07.10 | 11:14 52
The armed attack on Baksan hydropower plant in the southern Russian republic of Kabardino-Balkaria in the North Caucasus was committed by a group of up to four people, the Information Center of the National Antiterrorism Committee said on Wednesday.