The global war on drugs has "failed" according to a new report by group of politicians and former world leaders , -BBC reports.The Global Commission on Drug Policy report calls for the legalisation of some drugs and an end to the criminalisation of drug users. The panel includes former UN Secretary...
A report within the framework of the EU-Georgia Action Plan was published today.Head of the EU representation, Ambassador Philip Dimitrov presented the document to media today. The report says that Georgia has success in various spheres - in the reforming of the judiciary system, electoral system, constitutional...
Vladimir Putin's tightly controlled political system is so weakened by corruption that Russia's paramount leader could face a revolt within five years, the country's most prominent whistleblower Alexei Navalny told Reuters. Alexei Navalny, who uses the Internet to lampoon the ruling...
White House has released an official statement regarding the meeting of the Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili and the US Vice President Joseph Biden in Italy.`Vice President Biden met with Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili today while the two leaders were in Rome to attend the celebration of...
TV Company Euronews has taken interview with the president of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili within the Atlantic Dinner held in Georgia for the first time. The journalist of the TV Company was in Georgia and showed particular interest to Russia-Georgia relations and the internal political processes.The...
Today is the National Day of Italy. Also known as Festa della Repubblica in Italian, this holiday marks the establishment of the Italian Republic on June 2, 1946.The Italian Republic was born on June 2, 1946, when referendum was held and the Italian population was called to decide what form of government...
Today at 23:00 the Young Free Democrats in front of the Parliament will hold a protest action - "No to violence!" They are protesting the May 26 dissolution of protest action. "7 days passed since the death of our citizens. We wish to express our protest once more and the solidarity...
Nino Burjanadze said Badri Bitsadze faced 2 month pretrial imprisonment. "I even was not notified about a court hearing against Badri Bitsadze . It was held today morning at 10:00. This is a violation committed by the Court. The time limit in 48 hours did not expired yet. It is expiring about 1 hour...
The Georgian authorities are afraid to arrest leaders of the Public Gathering because they are afraid world will react very negatively to this action, Burjanadze said GHN reports. Burjanadze said the authorities asserting such things that even if 1% out of it would be right then they are to arrest...
International Black Sea University will send its four most successful students to the United States. Professor Faust of the Washington Saint Lewis University has arrived in Georgia to select the students, who take qualification courses in the United States.The vice-rector of the IBSU Giuli Alasania and...
The escort of Turkish Prime Minister was attacked by protesters. On his departure from Georgia (Sarpi) in the Khopa autobahn his escort was attacked. At the place of incident journalist from GHN captured several photos. He informs before the attack in Khopa (Turkey) the protest action was held against...
A renovated Dolphinarium will be opened in Batumi city of Georgia's Adjara region today. The first show with participation of 7 dolphins will be held on June 12. The ticket will cost 12 GEL. Tourists will also have the opportunity to enjoy dolphin therapy. The initiative to renovate Batumi Dolphinarium...
The Tbilisi City Court imposed to Badri Bitsadze pay out of bail. He is to pay 100 thousand GEL. He is alleged in the predetermined organization of a group for assault against the Police. This crime stipulates imprisonment from 4 to 7 years. For information Badri Bitsadze's...
The Tbilisi City Hall launched installation of electronic time-tables of modern standards at bus stops across Tbilisi as of today. A total of 20 time-tables were installed at the initial stage. All 450 bus stops will have been provided with such devices by the end of August. Passengers will know exact...
The United States criticized the Russian government on human rights and democracy issues. The State Administration condemns abuses of human and civil rights, calling attention to both individual cases and broader issues, such as the rule of law and corruption. Michael H. Posner, Assistant Secretary,...
