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  • Russian PM calls peace enforcement operation in Georgia fair

    Russian PM calls peace enforcement operation in Georgia fair

    At the fourth anniversary of the Russia-Georgia war, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev told media today that launching the peace enforcement operation in Georgia was a fair and timely decision. The Russian Prime Minister arrived in Tskhinvali Region in the occupied territory of Georgia today and held...

    09 August 2012, 13:01
  • Newsweek: “Don’t Miss the Khvanchkara”

    Newsweek: “Don’t Miss the Khvanchkara”

    The leading tabloid “Newsweek” has dedicated a long article to the Georgian wine. “Don’t miss the Khvanchkara!” is the title of the article, where wine festival held in Mtskheta is described in details. The article also tells about Georgian hospitality. “Georgian wine became the first, symbolic vi...

    09 August 2012, 12:59
  • Memory week in Bolnisi

    Memory week in Bolnisi

    The memory week in commemoration of soldiers who died during the August 2008 Georgian-Russian war continues in the regions of Georgia. Under the initiative of media-holding Prime Times the show of the movie by Renny Harlin “5 Days of August” was held in Bolnisi districts. The photo exhibition was...

    09 August 2012, 12:57
  • Memory week continues in Georgia

    Memory week continues in Georgia

    The memory week in commemoration of soldiers who died during the August 2008 Georgian-Russian war continues in Georgia. Georgia marks a four-year anniversary of Russian-Georgian war 2008, when Russia implemented a large-scale military aggression against Georgia. The badge of poppy is a symbol...

    09 August 2012, 12:57
  • Helicopter to arrive at Mestia to help Russian alpinists

    Helicopter to arrive at Mestia to help Russian alpinists

    A helicopter will arrive at Mestia airport to help 4 amateur Russian alpinists stuck near Tetnuldi Mountain. Sunny weather is in favor for carrying out a rescue operation. The alpinists fell into the ravine, which is geographically difficult for access. One of the alpinists had broken his leg.

    07 August 2012, 12:56
  • Georgian wrestler wins Silver Medal at 2012 London Olympiad

    Georgian wrestler wins Silver Medal at 2012 London Olympiad

    Revaz Lashkhi, Georgian wrestler of Greek-Roman style in the 60-kg weight category won Silver Medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games. The Georgian sportsman won three fights and was finally defeated against his competitor from Iran. Lashkhi’s victory was celebrated with emotions in his village o...

    07 August 2012, 12:56
  • Flags to be lowered at buildings of State institutions

    Flags to be lowered at buildings of State institutions

    Georgian flags will be lowered at buildings of state institutions across Georgia starting today and during 2 days including President’s administration, parliament, governmental chancellery and ministries. The decision was made at the order of Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili to respect memories o...

    07 August 2012, 12:55
  • Georgian Dream held rally in Batumi

    Georgian Dream held rally in Batumi

    “Kartuli Otsneba” (Georgian Dream) political coalition held a rally in Batumi (administrative capital of Georgia’s Adjara region) yesterday. The leader of the coalition Bidzina Ivanishvili made a speech from the armored stage. Ivanishvili talked about the ongoing infrastructural projects in Ad...

    06 August 2012, 16:44
  • Vano Merabishvili got acquainted with the preparation works for vintage

    Vano Merabishvili got acquainted with the preparation works for vintage

    Vano Merabishvili, Prime Minister of Georgia visited Gurjaani wine factory and got acquainted with the preparation works for 2012 vintage — grapes harvesting. Merabishvili said that in spite of destroying a large part in the grape by disaster, state is ready to support the farmers in realization a...

    06 August 2012, 16:43
  • Greek police detain illegal immigrants

    Greek police detain illegal immigrants

    Greek police say they have detained some 1 100 people in Athens on suspicion that they have entered the country illegally. Police said Monday that those arrested and awaiting deportation have been sent to temporary detention centres

    06 August 2012, 16:42
  • Unstable weather conditions prognosticated in Georgia

    Unstable weather conditions prognosticated in Georgia

    Georgian weather forecasters prognosticate rain in both in west and east regions of Georgia. Hailstorm is also expected in the east regions. The air temperature in western Georgia will be 28-33 degrees by Celsius scale, while 32-37 – in east Georgia. It will be brief rains in Tbilisi as well.

    06 August 2012, 16:41
  • Embassy Announces Upcoming Changes to U.S. Visa Application Procedures

    Embassy Announces Upcoming Changes to U.S. Visa Application Procedures

    As of August 30, 2012, the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi will implement new visa application procedures. This new system is being implemented worldwide. The new process is easier, more convenient, and includes the following services all in one fee, making it less expensive than before. With only one payment...

    06 August 2012, 16:39
  • Movement “For Fair Georgia” names candidates in Adjara

    Movement “For Fair Georgia” names candidates in Adjara

    The political movement ‘For Fair Georgia” named Majoritarian (single mandate) MP candidates for Adjara Supreme Council and parliamentary elections. Sergo Javakhadze, Leader of the party presented the candidates at regional office in Batumi city. Maia Papidze will run in the elections on behalf of ...

    03 August 2012, 18:21
  • CDM members meet with voters in Gori

    CDM members meet with voters in Gori

    Leaders of the Christian-Democratic Movement (CDM) Party met with supporters at Culture House in Gori town of Shida Kartli region this afternoon. With minute of silence, CDM leaders paid tribute to memory of heroes who died during the 2008 August Georgian-Russian war at the beginning of the meeting....

    03 August 2012, 17:20
  • Last medal among judo wrestlers lost for Georgians

    Last medal among judo wrestlers lost for Georgians

    The last medal among the judo wrestlers was lost for Georgia today at 2012 London Olympic Games. Adam Okruashvili, Georgian sportsmen was defeated against Andreas Tolzer from Germany and was defected from the Olympiad. Two Georgian Olympic team members Raul Tsirekidze and Boleslav Skhirtladze will...

    03 August 2012, 17:19