Georgia News Archives

Georgia, Tbilisi, Dec.1 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

The Georgian Foreign Ministry hopes France will take into account that Tbilisi is "tremendously worried" about Russia's possible purchase of French helicopter carrier amphibious assault warships.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 30 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Tsotne Gamsakhurdia who is in a preliminary two-month detention was transferred to a medical facility for prisoners on November 27 in order to get the medical examination, the Ministry of Corrections, probation and legal aid announced.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 30 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgia and EU signed a "Partnership for mobility" declaration.

Date : Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:39:58 +0400 HOVHANNISYAN: GEORGIA MAY BE AFFECTED BY INTERNATIONAL PRESSURE Aysor Nov 24 2009 Armenia "Georgia's position is simply unacceptable and doesn't suit to civilized state, especially, to the Christian country," said at today's press conference head of the ARF Dashnaktsutyun, Vahan Hovhannisyan when asked about ...

Georgian president expresses concern about the murder of Eduard Gurtskaia, 19, committed in Moscow on November 23.

Lithuanian President confirms adherence of Georgian territorial integrity Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 28 / Trend News N. Kirtskhalia / Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė expressed her opinion towards support for Georgian territorial integrity.

With just weeks to go until a controversial new law on casinos takes effect in Georgia, health workers in the capital, Tbilisi, say they have uncovered a worrying link between gambling and drug addiction.

Representatives of the Armenian Apostolic Church and members of youth organizations today held a march from the Republic Square to the Georgian Embassy in Armenia with signs reading "No to white genocide", "Javakhk is our homeland" "Aren't you a Christian nation?" More than thousand demonstrators were accompanied by tens of policemen, but there ...

Georgia, Tbilisi, November 26 / Trend News, N.Kirtskhalia /

Deputy Foreign Minister of Georgia Alexander Nalbandov met with the Special Representative of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Boris Vodz. The meeting was held at the request of Boris Vodz, Foreign Ministry press service reported.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 26 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgia has revealed 27 new cases of A/H1N1 virus over the last day. Georgia registered a total of 147 cases of swine flu, the National Disease Control Center said

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 26 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

A training center was opened at the Georgian Defense Ministry within the framework of the NATO Professional Development Program (PDP). The training infrastructure was officially opened by Deputy Defense Minister Nikoloz Vashakidze and Program Officer David Johnson. The opening ceremony proceeded in presence of ambassadors of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Latvia to Georgia, the ministry reported.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 26 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgia and the European Commission have reached an agreement on readmission and simplification of visa program in Brussels, Nov. 25, the Georgian Foreign Ministry reported

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 26 / Trend News N. Kirtskhalia /

Georgian frontier guards have detained a ship flying the Cambodian flag. The ship was detained for an environmental protection after polluting Georgia's Black Sea waters.

Georgia, Tbilisi, November 25 / Trend News, N.Kirtskhalia /

Education Minister of Azerbaijan Misir Mardanov was satisfied with the condition of schools in Marneuli region of Georgia, populated by the Azerbaijanis. On Nov. 25, with his Georgian counterpart Nika Gvaramiya, Azerbaijani Minister visited school number 3 in Marneuli.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 17 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Conference on "Civil Society's role in implementing the European Neighborhood Policy Action Plan" will be held in Tbilisi on Nov.27 upon the initiative of the UK- Georgia professional network (UGPN).

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 25 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

120 cases of A/H1N1 virus have been registered in Georgia so far. The laboratory has confirmed the 21 cases of the virus, the National Disease Control Center said today

After that, the Armenian churches in Georgia will be passed under jurisdiction of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Narek Mantashyan , chairman of the Student Council at the Yerevan State Economic University said after a meeting with George Targamadze.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 25 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

The French authorities are investigating the murder of 25-year-old Georgian Inga Vachariya, according to French media reports.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 25 / Trend Capital N. Kirtskhalia /

Azerbaijan ranks the first place among CIS countries. Georgia has the biggest turnover with Azerbaijan. Turnover with Azerbaijan hit $452.9 million or 64.5 percent more in January-October 2009 compared to the same period of 2008, the Georgian statistical department said.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 25 / Trend News N. Kirtskhalia /

Georgian Parliamentary Speaker David Bakradze and a delegation from the Czech Parliamentary Committee for Democratic Development discussed domestic politics and international relations this week.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 25 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgian Prime Minister Nika Gilauri is on visit to Britain. The minister will visit London and Dublin, the governmental source told Trend News.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 24 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Eight new cases of A/H1N1 virus have been registered in Georgia today. Batumi registered seven cases and Tbilisi - one case of swine flu, the National Disease Control Center said

OSCE is ready to send election monitoring mission to Georgian for local self-governments elections, "Alliance for Georgia" Party leader Viktor Dolidze said to conference, summing up his visit to Europe, Nov.24

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 24 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgian President Michael Saakashvili awarded member of European Parliament Mary Isler Begin the Golden Fleece Order. The ceremony was held on the eve of the Rose Revolution's sixth anniversary celebration at the Presidential Palace

The Tskhinvali Prosecutor's Office has ended investigation into the case of detained Georgian juveniles, - the deputy representative of the de-facto President in post-conflict regulation issues, Merab Chigoev, told InterpressNews.

The minister of foreign affairs of Georgia, Grigol Vashadze, will raise the issue on the release of the abducted Georgian juveniles during his visit in Paris, - the deputy minister of foreign affairs, Nino Kalandaze, stated at today's briefing.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 24 / Trend News, N.Kirtskhalia /

Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze will pay an official visit to France Nov. 24, Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Nino Kalandadze said at a briefing today.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 24 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgia detained three Russian citizens for violating state borders last night. They were detained in the Georgian-South Ossetian conflict zone in the Nikozi village, Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Nino Kalandadze said at a briefing today.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 24 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

A Czech parliamentary delegation will visit Georgia to support democratic development.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov.24 / Trend News, N.Kirtshalia/

Tbilisi City Court fined each of three members of the "November 7" opposition youth movement to the amount of 500 lari ($1 = 1.68 lari).

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 24 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Estonian Economic Relations and Communications Minister Johan Farts is on official visit to Estonia. Today he will meet with Georgian Economic Development Minister Zurab Pololikashvili.

Six years have passed since the bloodless revolution in Georgia, which that displaced President Eduard Shevardnadze and which was afterwards called the Rose Revolution.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 23 / Trend News N. Kirtskhalia /

A seven-meter glass monument was placed today in the courtyard of Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili's residency. The Presidential Administration said Spanish sculptor Alberto Domingo completed the order in only nine days.

Georgian President Mikheil Saakahvili has replaced his spokesman, the Kommersant newspaper reported.

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 21 / Trend News, M.Aliyev /

The topic "South Caucasus: the sources of separatism, conflict solution and long-term peace" was discussed in Tbilisi at the scientific-practical conference organized by the Azerbaijani Embassy in Georgia in cooperation with the Tbilisi State University named after Ivan Javakhishvili.

The two co-rapporteurs of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe for the war between Georgia and Russia today called on the de facto authorities in Tskhinvali to release without delay the four Georgian teenagers arrested on 4 November 2009.

Note: The following text is a quote: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/readout-vice-president-biden-s-call-georgian-president-saakashvili Home * Briefing Room * Statements & Releases The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release November 19, 2009 Readout of Vice President Biden's Call to Georgian President Saakashvili ...

Dropping any pretense of statesmanship, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin advised Ukraine's pro-Western president, Viktor Yushchenko, to keep his tie away from Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili during the two leaders' November 19-20 summit.

After being closed down, the church turned into a folk museum and in 1990, it was qualified as subject to demolition and was finally closed down.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 20 / corr Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia

The Georgian Central Election Commission (CEC) issued a statement in connection with the presidential elections in self-proclaimed Abkhazian government on Dec. 12, 2009.

Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili thanked Ukraine for its support for Georgia, which 'made a European choice' during what he described as 'Russia's attack on Georgia.' He spoke about it on Thursday at a press conference on the results of his talks with Ukrainian leader Viktor Yushchenko.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 20 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Ensuring security in Georgia's separatist regions was discussed at a meeting between Georgian State Reintegration Minister Temur Iakobashvili and a U.S. Defense Department representatives.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 20 / Trend Capital N.Kirtzkhalia /

The Eurasia Partnership Foundation continues its "Round-Table" in the European integration program. The meetings and discussions aim to develop policies and measures to secure a deal with the Council of Europe on free trade in the framework of the Eastern Partnership.

Kazakhstan, Astana, 19 November / Trend News, K.Konirova /

The Georgian-Ossetian conflict will not be amongst the priorities during Kazakhstan's chairmanship to the OSCE in 2010, the head of the expert group of Information and Analytical Center at the Moscow State University named after M.Lomonosov Alexey Vlasov told Trend News.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 19 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgian Health Minister Sandro Kvitashvili refuted information about expired Tamiflu drug import into the country. Politicians want to sow panic among the public to meet their ambitions, the minister said.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 19 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden had a telephone conversation today, the Georgian Foreign Ministry reported.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 19 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Former Georgian Prime Minister and Fair Georgia opposition movement leader Zurab Nogaideli will visit Moscow Nov. 22. This is his second visit to Moscow in the past month.

The European Union financed an important project aiming at assessing the possibility of rehabilitating the railway line between Tbilisi and Yerevan in the frame of TRACECA Programme .

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 19 / corr Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia

The OSCE representative on media independence complained that pluralism is lacking in the South Caucasus.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 19 / corr. Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia

The Georgian Foreign Ministry sent a protest note to the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 19 / corr. Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia

Georgian journalists finalized work on a draft journalistic ethics charter in cooperation with European media experts and Council of Europe representatives. The journalists will sign the charter at the Radisson Hotel Dec. 9, Iea Antadze, who initiated the project, told Trend News.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 19 / corr. Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia The next round of Georgian-South Ossetian negotiations to prevent tensions in the Caucasus failed. The meeting originally scheduled for Nov. 19 was canceled by the South Ossetian side, Georgian officials reported.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 19 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

The population of the Stepantsmind village near the Daryalsky Valley will oppose the opening of the Lars checkpoint. They will hold an informational and demonstration campaign, event organizer Zaza Tsiklauri told journalists.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 19 / corr. Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia

Georgia reported the first serious case of the H1N1 virus. An infected 61-year-old woman was taken to the Tbilisi Infectious Diseases Hospital Nov. 14, the National Disease Control Center said today.

Armenians include Georgian territories in their possession: representative of Georgian ombudsman in Kvemo Kartli region (INTERVIEW)

Georgia, Tbilisi, 18 November /Trend News, J.Babayeva /

Trend News interview with the representative of the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of Georgia in Kvemo Kartli, Elbrus Mammadov.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 17 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

The Georgian-Flemish business forum will be held in "Sheraton Metekhi Palace" on Nov 19.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 18 / corr. Trend Capital N.Kirtzkhalia

Georgian President Michael Saakashvili attended an event in connection with completion of the Samogrelo-Zemo Svaneti gasification construction object in Zugdidi (Western Georgia) before leaving for Ukraine. Georgian Energy Minister Alexandr Hetaquri, SOCAR Energy Georgia Company General Director Mahir Mammedov and SOCAR Georgia Gas Director Anar Mamedov participated in the ceremony.

Anonymous callers instructed a group of Georgian lawmakers not to dig into the murky circumstances surrounding the death of former Georgian president Zviad Gamsakhurdia, members of the Freedom Party told Georgian journalists on November 17.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 18 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Belarus is avoiding hard decisions concerning the recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia through the use of diplomatic maneuvering, Georgian State Reintegration Minister Temur Yakobashvili said before a governmental meeting today.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 18 / corr. Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia

The Russian border guards arrested European tourists group at the Ingurski bridge on the Georgian-Abkhazian administrative border

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 18 / corr. Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia

NATO International Secretariat will assess Georgia's implementation of the annual program and will make independent inference

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 18 / Trend News E.Tariverdiyeva /

It is an honor to become Georgia's new ambassador to Azerbaijan, Ivan Noniashvili told Trend News over the telephone today.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 18 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgian Presidential Administration Spokesman Ivan Noniashvili was appointed Georgia's new ambassador to Azerbaijan today.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 18 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili will visit Ukraine on Nov.18, to attend the opening ceremony of the new building of the Georgian Embassy in Kiev.

Upon the order by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the Consulate General of the Azerbaijan Republic will be opened in the Georgian city of Batumi, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

Needs to create equal field for activities of all parties in order to hold democratic elections: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State

Georgia, Tbilisi, November 17 / Trend News N. Kirtskhalia /

It needs to create an equal field for the activities of all parties in order to hold elections, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Michael Posner said to a joint press briefing with Deputy Foreign Minister of Georgia Giorgi Bokeria in Tbilisi on Nov. 17.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov.17/ Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia

The EU observation mission resorts to use distance tracking system to watch the military equipment in Georgian-Abkhazian conflict zone. The State Deputy Minister on Reintegration David Rakviashvili reported after the meeting on prevention of tension in the conflict zone this issue was discussed at the meeting.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 17 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgia reported six new swine flu cases today. All the cases were confirmed using laboratory methods, the National Center for Disease Control said.

The U.S. governmental delegation is visiting Georgia. The group of American politicians headed by the U.S. Assistant Secretary, Michael Posner will hold working meetings with Georgian authorities within the Strategic Partnership Charter.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 17 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgian State Reintegration Minister Temur Yakobashvili transferred the state strategy on national minorities today to Azerbaijani State Committee for Religious Organizations Chairman Hidayat Orujov.

Georgia, Tbilisi, November 17 / Trend News, N.Kirtskhalia /

The Georgian delegation was satisfied with the results of the meeting with the delegation from the U.S. Department of State. The leader of the Alliance for Georgia Irakli Alasania said after the meeting at the residence of U.S. ambassador in Tbilisi that the members of the delegation promised Georgian opposition to "reach a consensus during the dialogue with the authorities."

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov.17 / corr. Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia

Tbilisi will host the sixth annual media conference of the South Caucasus countries to be opened by the OSCE Representative on Press Freedom Miklosh Kharasti on Nov.19

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 17 / corr. Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia

Georgia has made a written appeal to the Strasbourg Court on Human Rights to respond to the kidnapping of four teenagers by South Ossetian separatists and Russian soldiers.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 17 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgian Defense Minister Bacho Akhalaia is sure that Georgian peacekeeping forces will cope successfully with their operations. He wired the statement to the Georgian soldiers who set off today to Kabul.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 17 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

A regional South Caucasus security seminar will be held today at the Courtyard Marriott in Tbilisi upon the initiative of the German Society of Technical Partnership.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 17 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgian First Lady Sandra Roelofs is on a visit to Israel this week. She has already met with female MPs and Israeli Foreign Ministry representatives.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 17 / corr. Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia

Belarusian National Assembly representatives will pay a working visit to Georgia on Nov. 17

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 17 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgia will host a meeting of working groups established under the U.S-Georgian Charter on Strategic Cooperation. According to the U.S. Embassy in Georgia, a U.S. State Department delegation headed by Assistant Secretary of State Michael Posner will visit Tbilisi.

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 16 / Trend News E.Tariverdiyeva /

The activities of the EU and U.S. in Georgia are connected with the West's desire to prevent a regime change via revolution, head of the International Relations Department at the Institute of Political and Military Analysis and Russian South Caucasus expert Sergey Markedonov said.

Georgia, Tbilisi, November 16 / Trend News, N.Kirtskhalia /

Activization of the U.S. in the region is connected with the recent geopolitical changes - Russia's invasion in Georgia and "incomprehensible and secret" interests of Turkey, Georgian expert Gia Khukhashvili told Trend News.

Georgia, Tbilisi, November 16 / Trend News, N.Kirtskhalia /

Tonight one hundred and seventy-three Georgian soldiers will fly to Afghanistan to carry out peacekeeping mission. The ceremony took place at the military base in Vaziani. Soldiers of the 23rd battalion of the second infantry brigade will participate in the ISAF operation in the zone of responsibility of France, the Head of the Department of Strategic Planning of Joint Staff of Georgian Armed Forces J5 Nick Janjgava told reporters.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 16 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Azerbaijani State Committee for Religious Organizations Chairman Hidayat Orujov is on a four-day visit to Georgia. His first meeting was with Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov.16 / corr. Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia

The Georgian government has taken appropriate measures due to Abkhazia transition to Russian area code, Interior Minister Deputy Nino Kalandadze reported.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 16 / corr. Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia

Belarusian National Assembly representatives will pay a business visit to Georgia on Nov. 17

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov.16/corr. Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia

Canadian Ambassador to Georgia Mark Weil once again confirmed his country's commitment to Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, Georgian State Reintegration Minister Temur Yakobashvili told journalists after meeting with the ambassador.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 16 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

All parties are ready for a dialogue to strengthen democracy in Georgia, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Tina Kaidanow declared following her meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Nika Gilauri.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 16 / corr. Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia

Georgian President Michael Saakashvili will visit Ukraine with two days visit to attend the opening ceremony of the new building of the Georgian Embassy in Kiev on Nov.18.

Russia cannot interfere in EU satellite monitoring in Abkhazia and South Ossetia: Parliamentary Deputy Speaker

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 16 / corr. Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia

The European Union is launching satellite monitoring over Georgia's occupied territory due to the non-implementation of Medvedev-Sarkozi six-point agreement, Georgian parliamentary deputy speaker from the opposition Paata Davitaya told journalists.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 16 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Tina Kaidanow arrived in Tbilisi today on working visit. Kaidanow and Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze will hold a meeting behind closed doors.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 16 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

A U.S. State Department delegation will visit Tbilisi tomorrow, Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Nino Kalandadze said today.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 16 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

A two-day quarantine was declared in Public School No. 162 in Tbilisi. The administration reached the decision after two girls were diagnosed with the A/H1N1 virus.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 16 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

The U.S. is actively working with Russia to allow international monitors into Georgian occupied territories, U.S. Ambassador to Georgia John Bass said to Ereti Radio.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 16 / Trend Capital N.Kirtzkhalia /

The Arab company Rakia Georgia will inroduce the Poti free industrialized zone for Georgian Trade and Industrial Chamber members at the Sheraton Metekhi Palace at 1:00 p.m. today.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 16 / Trend Capital N.Kirtzkhalia /

On Nov.16, the French usiness delegation will visit Georgia to study the country's business environment and prospects for investment in the Georgian economy.

Georgia, Tbilisi, November 14 / Trend News N.Kirtskhalia /

Widow of the first Georgian president Zviad Gamsakhurdia - Manana Archvadze-Gamsakhurdia began the hunger strike on Saturday in front of the office of the Ombudsman of Georgia.

President Saakashvili, government members and representatives from some opposition parties discussed possible reopening of Zemo Larsi-Kazbegi border crossing point with Russia at an extended session of National Security Council on November 13.

Former Deputy Interior Minister Tamaz Ninua and his wife were found shot dead in their apartment in Tbilisi on November 13, RFE/RL's Georgian and Russian services report.

Georgia, Tbilisi, 13 Nov. /Trend News, N.Kirtshkhalia/

Georgian president expressed satisfaction with the format of enlarged council on national security of Georgia. Mikheil Saakashvili stated at the regular meeting of the enlarged council that these meetings involving the opposition are a dialogue between the government and the opposition.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 14 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili hailed the EU statement on kidnapping of the Georgian teens in the Georgian-Ossetian conflict at the meeting of National Security Council.

Georgia, Tbilisi, November 13 / Trend News, N.Kirtskhalia /

A brutal murder was committed in Tbilisi - a couple was killed at own apartment with a firearm. Rustavi 2 reported that controlling shots were made on killed Tamaz and Eter Ninua.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov.13 / corr. Trend News N. Kirtzkhalia

Conservatives believe that radical actions can resolve electoral legislation issue and other problems facing the country

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 13 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgian State Reintegration Minister Temur Yakobashvili discussed the country's occupied territories and de-occupation with EU diplomats. The sides also analyzed the national strategy toward the occupied territories, which is still under development, Yakobashvili said

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 13 / Trend News N. Kirtskhalia /

"Presently, we do not intend to change the format of the EU mission," EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby told media.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 13 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgian Deputy Prime Minister and State European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Minister Giorgi Baramidze is visiting Edinburgh to attend the Fifty-Fifth NATO Parliamentary Assembly (PA) Session Nov. 13-17.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 13 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

The EU expresses concern over the recent arrest of four teens in the Georgian breakaway region of South Ossetia. The structure called on the relevant parties to free the teens as soon as possible, the EU said in a statement today.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 13 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

The Georgian parliament will begin discussions on nominees to the post of Georgian ambassador to Azerbaijan today. Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili nominated earlier this week Presidential Administration Spokesman Ivan Noniashvili.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 13 /Trend News, N.Kirtskhalia/

Supporters of Georgia's first president's widow Manana Archvadze-Gamsakhurdia, members of the Round Table and Great National Unification yesterday launched a hunger strike demanding the release of her son Tsotne Gamsakhurdia.

The European Union said on Thursday it deplored the detention of four Georgian teenagers in Russian-backed breakaway South Ossetia and urged their release, Reuters reported.

Georgia, Tbilisi, November 12 / Trend News, N.Kirtskhalia /

The EU reaffirms its commitment to the territorial integrity of Georgia and will continue its policy of non-recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, and "it is our firm decision, which is not questionable," the ambassador of Sweden to the EU Olaf Kug said to a briefing in Tbilisi.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov.12 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia

European Arbitration Chamber has been opened in Georgia. Its presentation was held at the Radisson Hotel.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov.12/ Trend News, N.Kirtkhalia /

Georgia reported 52 cases of "swine flu". The virus was imported from abroad, the National Center for Disease Control reported.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 12 / corr Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

A two-day meeting of deputy interior ministers and deputy heads of special service organizations of GUAM (Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Moldova) ended in Tbilisi on Nov.12

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov.12 /corr. Trend News N. Kirtzkhalia /

Harvard University Law School Professor Lawrence Lessig will join the work on Georgian Constitution during his working visit to Tbilisi on Nov.14-17.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 11 / corr Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia

Georgian Labor Party leader Shalva Natelashvili is holding meetings with U.S. political, diplomatic and social circle representatives as part of his visit to the U.S.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 12 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

The Georgian and Czech foreign ministries held political consultations today. The sides discussed bilateral and multilateral relations, including Georgian-Czech cooperation in the framework of international organizations and Georgia's integration into the EU and Euro-Atlantic structures, the Georgian Foreign Ministry reported.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 12 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgia has reported three new cases of the swine flu, Georgian National Disease Control Center head Paata Imnadze said.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 12 /Trend News, N.Kirtskhalia/

The Georgian Parliamentary Delegation has left today for Edinburgh to attend a meeting of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. The Georgian delegation includes representatives of majority Irakli Kavtaradze, Giorgi Kandelaki and opposition MP Nika Laliashvili.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 12 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

The Belarusian delegation of businessmen arrived in Georgia to attend today's Georgian-Belarusian business forum to be organized by the Economy Ministry's national investment agency and Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Tbilisi. Deputy Economic Development Minister Zurab Alavidze also will attend the forum.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 11 / Trend Capital N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgia has overcome the acute period of economic crisis, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili said at the governmental meeting in the Kakheti region.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 11 / corr Trend Capital N. Kirtzkhalia/

The National Diseases Control Center has published the confirmed statistics of A/H1N1 infected cases in Georgia. It includes 46 of 48 recorded cases. Ten of them were infected in July, six in August, and another six in September, five in October and 18 in November. Medical forecasts that the pandemic will begin at the end of November are justifying.

Russia and the South Ossetia are set to raise the issue of a possible Georgian attack on its former territories during the Geneva talks on situation in the Caucasus to begin on Wednesday.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 11 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili called upon his Cabinet of Ministers to negotiate with the opposition.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 11 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Anti-Crisis Board Chairman, MP Gia Tortladze offered himself to the de facto South Ossetian authorities in exchange for the four Georgian teens arrested earlier this month. He made the statement at the Ergneti check-point today.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 11 / corr Trend Capital N.Kirtzkhalia

UK's richest man Lakshmi Mital is interested in the Georgian metallurgy. The owner of the largest steel company Archelor Mithal intends to enter the Georgian Market with exclusive rights

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 11 / Trend News N. Kirtskhalia /

Canadian Military Attache, Colonel Sylvain Lescoutre arrived in Georgia and held meetings with Georgian Deputy Defense Minister Nikoloz Vashakidze and Georgian Joint Staff Deputy Chief Davit Nairashvili today.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 11 / Trend News N. Kirtskhalia /

The eighth round of international security consultations on the Caucasus will be held in Geneva today. A Georgian delegation headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Giorgi Bokeria has already arrived in Geneva.

On Nov. 10, Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev received Georgia's Ambassador to Azerbaijan Nikoloz Natbiladze in connection with the completion of his mission, AzerTAj state news agency reported.

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 10 / Trend News, M.Aliyev /

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov received the Ambassador of Georgia to Azerbaijan Nikolas Natbiladze in connection with the completion of his activities in the country, the press service of the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan (FMA) told Trend News on Nov. 10.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov.10/ Trend News N. Kirtzkhalia

Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Nalbandov met with EU observer mission Deputy Head Gilles Janvier

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 10 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgia has reported 10 new cases of the swine flu in 24 hours, National Disease Control Center head Paata Imnadze said. The Georgian Health Ministry confirmed the information.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 10 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Improving relations with Euro-Atlantic structures, guaranteeing energy security, forming a single economic market, fighting terrorism and organized crime, and developing democratic institutions - such were the conclusions reflected in the communiques issued at the end of the fourth meeting of the GUAM Parliamentary Assembly in Tbilisi today.

Blankets, kitchen sets, jerry cans being distributed to the displaced from South Ossetia [File Photo] 10 November 2009 &#150 An independent United Nations human rights expert who just completed a visit to South Ossetia has called for 'more pragmatism and less politics' to improve the situation of those displaced during last year's armed conflict ...

After hosting its first Hollywood film production, ex-Soviet Georgia is stepping up efforts to attract foreign film makers and their multi-million-dollar budgets.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov.10 / Trend News N. Kirtzkhalia

Earthquake took place in Tbilisi at 01:38 on Nov.10 .The earthquake epicenter was near the Tbilisi Sea, seismological center reported.

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 9 / Trend Capital /

The Azerbaijan State Marine Administration participated in a workshop on effective management and encouraging fighting with corruption in the development of the South Caucasus transport infrastructure, the Administration reported. The event was held under the OSCE in Batumi, Georgia, on Nov 5-6

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 10 / corr Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Representatives of the Danish National Guard getting familiar with future training plan of Georgian reservists.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 10 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

This morning, a Georgian delegation headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Giorgi Bokeria left for Geneva. Geneva will discuss the situation in the occupied territories tomorrow.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 10 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgia arrested the director and accountant of the Tbilisi International Airport joint stock company.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 10 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Azerbaijani Defense Ministry officials will begin mine-clearing training in Georgia.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 10 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili is likely to discuss the Georgian-South Ossetian conflict zone with U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden and French President Nicolas Sarkozy today. The sides will discuss Russian provocations and the kidnapping of four Georgian teenagers, Saakashvili said at a meeting with the Christian-Democrats parliamentary faction.

Trend News European Desk Commentator Elmira Tariverdiyeva

Recent changes in the geopolitical situation in the South Caucasus have led to a dangerous trend for the region - and sharply exacerbated Armenians' feelings of a homeland around the world.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 9 / Trend News N. Kirtskhalia /

Education Minister Nika Gvaramia opened a new school today in the Algeti village of the Marneuli region, which is heavily populated by ethnic Azerbaijanis.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov.9 / Trend News N. Kirtzkhalia

The GUAM Parliamentary Assembly members will participate in the presidential elections as observers. The elections will be held in Ukraine on Jan.17. This decision was made on the fourth GUAM PA Congress in Tbilisi on Nov. 9.

Authorities in breakaway South Ossetia said Monday they have detained four Georgian teenagers accused of illegally crossing the boundary into the separatist republic.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 9 / Trend News N. Kirtskhalia /

There are no reasons for Belarus to recognize Abkhazia's and South Ossetia's independence, Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Nino Kalandadze said at a briefing today.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 9 / Trend News N. Kirtskhalia /

Ivane Noniashvili will be appointed Georgian new ambassador to Azerbaijan. Today, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili introduced his candidate for this position in the Georgian Parliament Bureau.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 9 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

GUAM developed significant projects in the tourism, agriculture and motor transport sectors, which will soon be signed. Georgia Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze made the statement to journalist during the fourth GUAM session in Tbilisi at the Sheraton Metechi Palace today.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 9 / Trend News N. Kirtskhalia /

Residents of the village Uzuntala in Georgian Lagodekhi region will run risk of flooding.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 9 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

The GUAM Parliamentary Assembly created a new committee to work on regional security issues during its fourth meeting, GUAM Secretary General Valeri Chechelashvili told journalists in Tbilisi.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 9 / Trend News N. Kirtskhalia /

Georgia called on the international community to be more active in the release of four Georgian teenagers detained last week by South Ossetian separatists.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 9 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

During their Georgia visit, diplomats from 26 EU countries will meet government and opposition representatives, Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Nino Kalandadze said at a briefing today.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 9 /Trend News, N.Kirtskhalia/

Georgians in France will hold a rally in Paris during Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's arrival to the city. The diaspora minister reported that the rally will take place at 5:00 p.m. Paris time Nov. 27.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 9 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

"I am pleased that people with Georgian roots hold senior positions in Turkey," Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili said at a meeting with Turkish State Minister Faruk Chelik.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 9 /Trend News, N.Kirtzkhalia/

The association of Georgian refugees in France, together with the support of the French and Caucasian supporters, held a rally in front of the City Hall of the Third District in Paris on Nov. 8.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 9 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

On Nov.9, the Georgian parliament and Westminster Fund for Democracy will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU).

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 9 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

The Ossetian separatists today will decide the fate of four kidnapped Georgian teenagers.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 7 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgia will host the fourth meeting of the GUAM Parliamentary Assembly (PA) to be held on Nov. 8-11. The meeting will be held at the Sheraton Metechi Palace Hotel, Tbilisi, the Georgian parliament told Trend News.

While many in Tbilisi chose to celebrate Halloween 2009, a holiday that entered Georgia in the footsteps of Western capitalism, the more conservative stratum of Georgian society continued to caution people against the a oesatanica character of such a oepagana traditions.

Congratulating the Ambassador on his appointment, RA President especially noted the age-long friendship and relations of the two states.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 6 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Swiss diplomat Heidi Tagliavini made a report at a meeting of European Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee this week. The report covered the commission's conclusion on the causes of the Russia-Georgia conflict.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 6 /Trend News, N.Kirtskhalia/

The EU monitoring mission (EUMM) must expand its activities in Georgia, mission head Hansjorg Habber said in an interview with Imedi television.

On Nov.6, Azerbaijan's first lady, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO and ISESCO Goodwill Ambassador, MP Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva met Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II, AzerTaj state news agency reported.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 6 / Trend News N. Kirtskhalia /

The Democratic Movement - United Georgia flatly denies scheduled visit of the party's leader Nino Burjanadze to Moscow. Similar visit is not planned to be held shortly, the party press-service said.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 6 / Trend Capital N. Kirtskhalia /

The movement via Samtatskaro check-point has been ceased for five days at Georgia-Azerbaijan border. Kakheti's information center reported that Alazani River overflew its banks and flooded the territory of Azerbaijani check-point, Trend Capital's correspondent in Tbilisi said.

Georgia, Tbilisi, November 5 / Trend News, N.Kirtskhalia /

Russia to some extent is trying to hinder the economic development of Georgia, the chairman of the parliamentary committee on international relations Akaki Minashvili said responding to the accusations of Russia's intelligence that as though Georgia is preparing for a military provocation.

Azerbaijan, Baku, November 5 / Trend Capital, E.Ismaylov /

According to the order by the Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili, the head of Azersun Holding Abdolbari Gozal was awarded the Order of Merit of Georgia.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 5 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgian Penitentiary, Probation and Legal Aid Minister Dimitry Shashkin met EU ambassadors and briefed them on the second wave of democracy and reforms to the prison system.

HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and President Mikhail Saakashvili of Georgia witnessing the signing of an agreement yesterday A round of official talks was held at the Emiri Diwan yesterday between HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and President Mikhail Saakashvili of Georgia.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 5 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Companies selling fuel on the Georgian market raised their prices last weekend. The price of "Regular" petrol increased from 1.62 to 1.7 lari and "Premium" - from 1.75 to 1.8 lari.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 5 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

"Russia pursues an inadequate policy toward Georgia," U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Philip Gordon said at a Center for International Strategy conference, Georgian television said today.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 5 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

About 20 pupils from Tbilisi Public School No. 62 were poisoned of unknown gas and taken to the hospital. According to teachers, a strong smell suddenly spread in the building today at 10:00 a.m.

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 5 / Trend News E.Tariverdiyeva /

The situation in the Georgian region of Samtskhe-Javakheti, largely populated by the Armenians, can soon destabilize due to ongoing changes in the region, experts believe.

On Nov.4, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received the Georgian delegation headed by Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II, AzerTaj state news agency reported.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 4 / corr Trend News N.Kirzkhalia /

Opening of Upper Lars border place in the Georgian- Russian border doesn't threaten Georgia, the Georgian Minister Grigol Vashadze stated today.

Georgia, Tbilisi, November 4 / Trend News N. Kirtskhalia /

Georgian ex-president Eduard Shevardnadze left for Germany today to participate in the events dedicated to the twentieth fall of the Berlin Wall, assistant of ex-president's bureau, Marina Davitashvili, said.

The Georgians, who were kidnapped by Russian occupants in the woods of Dusheti district two days ago, will presumably be released by 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 4 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

On Nov. 3, the Georgian Border Service recorded a violation of the state border in Section No.2 and detained Iranian citizen Mahmoud Mohamed Kazim.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 4 / corr Trend News N. Kirzkhalia

The Georgian Foreign Ministry protested the use of Russian area codes today in Abkhazia.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 4 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze renounces the Russian citizenship. The minister has already sent his passport and request renunciation from Russia's citizenship to the Russian President, Vashadze said before the governmental meeting on Nov.4.

Georgia, Tbilisi, November 4 / Trend News N. Kirtskhalia /

The Georgian and Swedish defense ministries worked out a military cooperation plan this week. Swedish Military Attache Par Brid held consultations with Georgia, the Georgian Defense Ministry reported.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 3 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Four new cases of the swine flu were found in Georgia, Georgian Infections Control Center Director Paata Imnadze said today.

In the most religious country of the South Caucasus where the Orthodox Church's Patriarch can even encourage a baby boom, criticizing the clergy is still somewhat taboo.

Georgia, Tbilisi, November 3 / Trend News N. Kirtskhalia /

At the present stage, Georgian MP of Christian-Democrats fraction Nika Laliashvili thinks it is necessary to set up Upper Lars check-point between Russia and Georgia. At present, the situation in the North Caucasus is very intense. Setting up the check-point is unreasonable, opposition MP said at a plenary meeting of the parliament on November 3.

Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 3 / Trend News, K.Zarbaliyeva/

Azerbaijan's Sumgayit and Georgia's Rustavi are enhancing economic and cultural ties.

Georgia, Tbilisi, November 3 / Trend News N. Kirtskhalia /

Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze does not intend to surrender his Russian citizenship voluntarily, the ministry's Press Secretary Ia Makharashvili said at a briefing today.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 3 / corr Trend News N. Kirtzkhalia

Georgian Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Recourses Goga Khachidze, president of the Preserves Agency Giorgi Shovnadze and Caucasus Preserve Foundation CEO David Morison have signed a 277,000 euro grant agreement.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 3 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Georgia is ready to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine in connection with the worsening of epidemic situation in the country.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 3 /Trend News, N. Kirtskhalia /

The Estonian Interior Minister, Mark Pomerantz, arrived in Georgia with a working visit. During the visit, Pomerantz will get familiarization with the work of the local Interior Ministry and discuss issues of bilateral cooperation, the Georgian Interior Ministry reported.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 3 /Trend News, N.Kirtskhalia/

Tbilisi City Hall, National Agency for Protection of Cultural Heritage and the International Center for the Arts will host a forum of Georgian culture and art in Florence on Nov. 3-7.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 3 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

On Nov.3, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili pays a three-day official visit to Qatar. During the visit, Saakashvili will meet with the Qatari senior officials, the Georgian presidential administration reported.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 2 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

U.S. Ambassador to Georgia John Bass commented on the incident between the U.S. military and residents of Tbilisi occurred on Nov.2.

Georgia, Tbilisi, November 2 / Trend News N. Kirtskhalia /

Protest rally in Tbilisi, scheduled for November 7, will not be held under the auspices of the opposition political parties. It will be held by opposition-minded non-governmental and public organizations.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 2 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

The Georgian Foreign Ministry confirmed the incident between the U.S. military and residents of Tbilisi. "I do believe blows between American militaries and the Georgian citizens will grow into a scandal", Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Nino Kalandadze said at the traditional Monday briefing on Nov. 2. Kalandadze was commenting on the incident occurred on Nov.1.

Georgia, Tbilisi, November 2 / Trend News N. Kirtskhalia /

The project of Georgia's associated membership in EU will be presented in November, Georgian deputy foreign minister Nino Kalandadze said at a traditional briefing in the foreign ministry today.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 2 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

The Georgian Foreign Ministry refutes reports about the launching of negotiations with Russia on the opening Verkhniy Lars/Zemo Larsi checkpoint on the northern Georgian-Russian border.

Georgia, Tbilisi, Nov. 2 / Trend News N.Kirtzkhalia /

Swine flu epidemic does not threat Georgia, Georgian Labor, Health and Social Protection Minister Alexander Kvitashvili said at a news conference on Nov. 2.

The son of the late Georgian President Zviad Gamsakhurdia has been charged with attempted murder, RFE/RL's Russian and Georgian services report.

Zurab Nogaideli, the leader of the Georgian opposition party Fair Georgia and a former prime minister, has spoken in favor of unity between Georgia, Abkhazia and South Ossetia and called for starting dialogue with Russia without any preconditions.