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Shared Common Values between Georgia, Russia and Ukraine

Georgia Remodels Approach to Abkhazia, S.Ossetia

Ex-PM Noghaideli’s Flirtation with Russia

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IMF to allocate 750 mln to Georgia

US Presidential Administration Discusses how to Answer Russia’s Actions in Georgia

Russian Patriarchate Renders humanitarian Assistance to so called South Ossetia

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Irakli Alasania Holds Meetings in Munich

According to the press service of the Alliance for Georgia, within the framework of the conference Alasania met with German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor Gutenberg, US Assistant Secretary of State Philip Gordon, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, influential US senators Joseph Lieberman and John McCain.

Prosecutor`s office arrests four in suspicion of document counterfeiting

Four people were arrested in suspicion of embezzling budgetary funds. The director of the Kavkas-Avtomagistrali JSC. Mevlud Datashvili, head of the construction and exploitation department Nikoloz Metreveli, heads of the production branch Murman Kalatozishvili and Vazha Mamulashvili were arrested by the Georgian Prosecutor`s office today.

Giorgi Targamadze – USA is Ready to Increase Aid to Strengthen Democratic Institutions in Georgia

US administration plans to provide financial aid to support democratic institutions and civil sector in Georgia,’ leader of Christian Democrats Giorgi Targamadze stated about it after meeting with James Steinberg and Philip Gordon.

Venice Commission President Speaks about Lack of Political Culture in Georgia

Gianni Buquicchio, head of the Venice Commission, speaks about lack of political culture in Georgia. ‘Here is a lack of political culture in Georgia. I mean the responsibility.

Gianni Buquicchio Advices Georgian Government to Keep Power Balance

Head of the Venice Commission Gianni Buquicchio advises the Georgian government to keep the power balance.Mr. Buquicchio assumes the accountability of the executive government to the parliament should be increased;

US Deputy and Assistant Secretary of State to Arrive in Tbilisi Tomorrow

US Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg and Assistant Secretary of State European and Eurasian Affairs Philip Gordon will arrive in Tbilisi at 09:00 am tomorrow.

Badri Patarkatsishvili’s family lawyer makes a statement on Joseph Kay’s assets

Recently, several European courts have dealt with the dispute between the Estate of Badri Patarkatsishvili and his step cousin Joseph Kay. The High Court in England recently ruled that Joseph Kay is an unfit character to manage or have any control over assets as an Executor and is banned from doing so in England.

Main news 2010.02.08 10:49

Parliament to Start Discussion of New Amnesty Bill

The Georgian Parliament starts discussion of a new amnesty bill today. The bill was submitted to the Parliament on 14 December. The bill exempts people, having committed crimes under the 339th, 362nd or 1st half of the 363rd articles of the criminal code, from punishment. The above-mentioned crimes are related to making, keeping, using, and realization of false certificates of full general education in 2003-2004 learning year.

Time: 2010.02.08 13:48

Georgia welcomes choice of Ukrainian people Georgia welcomes the choice of Ukrainian people - Deputy Foreign Minister of Georgia Nino Kalandadze announced at today`s briefing. She said Georgia saw no danger of having a gap in the relations of Georgia-Ukraine`s relations. `Despite our sceptical attitude to the candidacy of Viktor Yanukovich, Georgia is determined to continue cooperating with the government of Ukraine under any leader,` Nino Kalandadze said and added that there was no possibility that Ukraine would revise relations with Georgia in regards with visa free regime and the support to territorial unity.

Time: 2010.02.08 13:44

Saakashvili: Ukraine is Georgia’s Strategic Partner President Saakashvili said after polling stations in Ukrainian presidential runoff were closed, that “the Ukrainian democracy has won.” “Many European countries may envy the way how elections in Ukraine were held,” Saakashvili said while speaking in Shuster Live talk show on Ukraina TV late on February 7.

Time: 2010.02.08 10:54

Grigol Vashadze to Visit Republic of Italy Foreign Minister of Georgia Grigol Vashadze will pay a working visit to the Republic of Italy today. Meetings with Foreign Minister of Italy Franco Frattini, chairperson of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Gianfranco Fini and representatives of other political parties are planned within the two-day visit. Vashadze will visit Republic of Portugal after Italy. Bilateral meetings are planned in Lisbon with State Minister of Republic of Portugal, Foreign Minister Luís Filipe Marques Amado, State Secretary for European Affairs Pedro Lurt, Chairperson of parliament of Republic of Portugal Jaime Gama.

Yanukovich wins race with 4%, exit-polls say

Date determined for Georgia`s local self-government election

Mikheil Saakashvili due to Arrive in Kutaisi Today

Snow Falls all around Georgia

Ex-PM Nogaideli’s Party, Russian Ruling Party to Sign Treaty

Defense Minister takes part in NATO Ministerial in Turkey

Foreign Minister leaves for Munich

Basilia`s lawyer tries to suspend client`s deportation

Temur Basilia arrested in the United States

President discussed ongoing reforms with Gianni Buquicchio

Windstorm ruined building injuring four

Fair ELections NGO remains in Ukraine

Georgia Says Not Sending Observers for Ukrainian Runoff Vote

NATO spokesman reiterates support to Georgia`s unity

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