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Energy Minister Visits Moscow
(Tbilisi, May 17, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Fuel and Energy Minister David Mirtskhulava arrived to Moscow today to continue negotiations with the Russian colleagues. On May 16 Russian Deputy Energy Minister Anatoly Ianovski visited Tbilisi and met with President Shevardnadze. At the meeting the sides discussed prospects of cooperation in the energy sphere. The Russian …
17/05/2003 - 16:07
Defense Minister Visits Germany
(Tbilisi, May 17, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Georgian Defense Minister David Tevzadze started his official three-day visit to Germany. David Tevzadze will attend ceremony of dispatch of the Georgian peacekeepers from Germany to Kosovo. The Georgian peacekeeping unit was undergoing training in Germany. The Defense Minister will also meet with representatives of the Defense Committee …
National Security Council Against Partial Implementation of Sochi Agreement
(Tbilisi, May 17, 2003. Civil Georgia) – The Georgian National Security Council stated that incorrect interpretation of Shevardnadze-Putin Sochi agreement and its partial, “selective” implementation is unacceptable for Georgia. The Georgian side is concerned with attempts to remove certain parts of the agreement, particularly those about restoration of the railway communication between Georgia and Russia, …
Georgia Says Russia Hinders Abkhaz Peace Process
(Tbilisi, May 16, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Kakha Sikharulidze said at the news briefing today that Russian Foreign Ministry statement regarding the talks between the Abkhaz de facto Premier and the Russian President’s envoy for Abkhaz conflict settlement hinders peace process in Abkhazia.The Russian Foreign Ministry reported that the implementation of …
16/05/2003 - 18:37
Zhvania Accuses Government for Budgetary Shortfall
(Tbilisi, May 16, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Leader of the opposition United Democrats party Zurab Zhvania accused government and the President in budgetary shortfall during the first four months of 2003.He said that the shortfall in the revenues exceeds 42 million Lari (USD 19.5 million). “This is only for four months, even worse budgetary crisis …
Chechens Wanted by Russia Remain in Georgia
(Tbilisi, May 16, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Three alleged Chechen militants detained in Georgia and wanted by Russia will remain in Georgia, according to the Supreme Court’s ruling announced today. Alkhanov, Gelogaev and Elkhajiev were in the group of 13 armed men, detained by the Georgian border guards last August for illegal crossing of the …
National Security Council Discusses Plan on Georgia’s Integration to NATO
(Tbilisi, May 16, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Georgian National Security Council (NSC) discusses today the plan, which considers as Foreign Minister Irakli Menagharishvili said “complex of measures aiming at Georgia’s integration to Euro-Atlantic security system.”Foreign Minister Menagharishvili, which leads the commission on Georgia’s integration into NATO, told the reporters before the NSC meeting that reforms …
Shevardnadze Talks on Opposition
(Tbilisi, May 16, 2003. Civil Georgia) – In the interview to the Tbilisi-based Rustavi 2 independent TV Channel Georgian President Shevardnadze said that he would not “criticize opposition parties,” however he reminded opposition leaders that most of them used to enjoy his support in the past.“Davit Gamkrelidze [leader of the New Rights Party] was a …
Georgia Calls for Strategic Triangle with Azerbaijan and Ukraine
(Tbilisi, May 16, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Secretary of the Georgian National Security Council Tedo Japaridze told the reporters on May 15 that the creation of “the strategic triangle between Georgia, Azerbaijan and Ukraine would be the impulse for formation effective security system in the region.”He said that it also would trigger closer ties between …
Interior Ministry Discussed Preparations for Elections
(Tbilisi, May 15, 2003. Civil Georgia) – At the meeting of the Interior Ministry leadership preparations for the upcoming Parliamentary elections, scheduled for November 2 were discussed.According to the Presidential decree Interior Ministry has to provide exact list of voters before June 1.The Interior Ministry officials claimed that the list is drafted and it will …
15/05/2003 - 18:41
Parliamentary Committee Concerned Over Corruption in Customs Department
(Tbilisi, May 15, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Parliamentary Committee on Tax and Revenue discussed today situation in the Georgian Customs Department. Chairman of the Committee David Salaridze said that the observation of statistics proves existence of “alarming level of corruption” in the Georgian Customs Department.“According to the Customs Department only 50.000 tones of fuel is …
Georgian Regions Covered by the Protests Against Police Violence
On May 12, the activist groups have arranged the protests against the police violence under the banners of the movement “Kmara” (Enough). The activists of the movement holding the banners protesting torture and ill-treatment of prisoners rallied in front of the police departments in Tbilisi, Akhaltsikhe, Gori, Telavi, Khashuri, Poti, and Rustavi.“We would like to …
Colin Powell’s Visit in Georgia Postponed
(Tbilisi, May 15, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Speaking live in State TV Channel on May 14 Georgian Foreign Minister Irakli Menagharishvili said that the visit of the US Secretary of State Colin Powell in Georgia is postponed.He said that the visit was scheduled for mid-May. Georgian Foreign Minister did not specify the date of arrival …
Georgia Seized Turkish Ship for Illegal Wood Export
(Tbilisi, May 15, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Georgian border guards seized Turkish ship on May 14 carrying wood from Georgia’s breakaway Abkhazia.According to the Georgian Border Guard Department owners of the Turkish ship Selim I face 200.000 Lari fine for illegal export of wood from Abkhazia. Last November Georgian border guards seized Turkish ship Seqer …
Abkhaz de facto Premier, Russian Envoy Held Talks in Moscow
(Tbilisi, May 15, 2003. Civil Georgia) – De facto Prime Minister of breakaway Abkhazia Raul Khajinba held talks with Russian President’s personal representative for the Abkhaz conflict settlement Valeri Loshchinin in Moscow on May 14.The Russian Foreign Ministry reports that the implementation of the March 7 agreement between Russian and Georgian Presidents was discussed during …
France Assists Georgian Border Guards
(Tbilisi, May 14, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Delegation of the French Mountain Army arrived in Georgia today. During the visit issue of assistance in training of the Georgian mountain border guard unit will be discussed. The delegation will visit Kazbegi in northern Georgia, where the creation of the training center for the Georgian border guards …
14/05/2003 - 18:24
New Commission to Monitor Reforms for NATO Membership
(Tbilisi, May 14, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Today President Shevardnadze issued decree, considering formation of the governmental commission, which would coordinate authorities’ activity regarding Georgia’s integration in NATO.Georgian Foreign Minister Irakli Menagharishvili will chair the commission, which will monitor implementation of the recommendations aiming at carry out reforms in the country to join the NATO. …
Georgia Holds Talks with Turkish Airlines
(Tbilisi, May 14, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Chief of Georgian Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) Zurab Chankotadze visits Turkey and holds talks with the Turkish Airways company.The Georgian authorities canceled the flight license to the Turkish Airlines, which before April 15 conducted three flights between Tbilisi and Istanbul in a week. Georgia explained the decision with …
NATO Welcomes Georgia’s Aspirations for Alliance Membership
(Tbilisi, May 14, 2003. Civil Georgia) – “We welcome Georgia’s ambition to further integrate in the Euro-Atlantic structure,” NATO Secretary General Lord George Robertson said at the joint briefing with President Shevardnadze in Tbilisi on May 14. Lord George Robertson said that NATO’s door remains open, however he added “the NATO membership is a difficult …
Georgian Regions Covered by the Protests Against Police Violence
On May 12, the activist groups have arranged the protests against the police violence under the banners of the movement “Kmara” (Enough). The activists of the movement holding the banners protesting torture and ill-treatment of prisoners rallied in front of the police departments in Tbilisi, Akhaltsikhe, Gori, Telavi, Khashuri, Poti, and Rustavi. “We would like …
NATO Secretary General Visits Georgia
(Tbilisi, May 14, 2003. Civil Georgia) – NATO Secretary General Lord George Robertson arrives in Tbilisi today for a one-day visit. Lord George Robertson will hold meetings with Georgian President Shevardnadze, Foreign Minister Menagharishvili and Defense Minister Tevzadze. In the evening today NATO Secretary General will leave for Armenian capital Yerevan from Tbilisi. This post …
Anti-Smuggling Commission Formed
(Tbilisi, May 13, 2003. Civil Georgia) – State Minister Avtandil Jorbenadze will chair the newly created 20-member anti-smuggling commission.Giorgi Isakadze, Deputy State Minister told the reporters today that the aim of the new commission will be to coordinate the work of every state structure responsible for fight against the smuggling. This post is also available …
13/05/2003 - 19:19
Abkhaz de facto Premier on Talks in Moscow
(Tbilisi, May 13, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Prime-Minister of unrecognized Abkhaz Republic Raul Khajinba left for Russian capital Moscow on May 12 to hold talks with the Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov, Abkhaz official news agency Apsnipress reported. During the talks in Moscow Abkhaz de facto Premier will discuss the issue of implementation of the …
Shevardnadze Says EBRD Ready to Grant Loan for BTC
(Tbilisi, May 13, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Georgian President Shevardnadze said in his radiobroadcast on May 12 that European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide USD 400 million loan for construction of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline. ?The loan will be available in the autumn,? President Shevardnadze said.Eduard Shevardnadze participated at the annual meeting …
Leading Opposition Parties Agree on Cooperation
(Tbilisi, May 13, 2003. Civil Georgia) – National Movement and United Democrats parties joint today the initiative of the New Rights party to create Anti-Crisis Center aiming at preventing ballot fraud in the Parliamentary elections. The Labors Party of Georgia has already jointed the initiative earlier today.?We should forget disagreements and unite for fair elections,? …
Security Chief Hails Russo-Georgian Cooperation Over Pankisi
(Tbilisi, May 13, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Secretary of the Georgian National Security Council Tedo Japaridze told the reporters today that Georgian and Russian law enforcers cooperate to avoid return of Chechen fighters in Pankisi gorge.He said that the situation in Pankisi will deteriorate only ?in case of infiltration of Chechen fighters in the gorge …
New Rights, Labors Try to Agree on Joint Actions for Fair Elections
(Tbilisi, May 13, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Leaders of the two opposition parties the New Rights and Labors meet today at the Labors Party?s office in Tbilisi to work out the joint measures against ballot fraud in the Parliamentary elections, scheduled for November 2.The New Rights and Labors intend to form ?Anti-Crisis Center.? The opposition …
State Property Management Ministry Canceled
(Tbilisi, May 13, 2003. Civil Georgia) – President Shevardnadze issued today decree, which cancels the Ministry of State Property Management.The new structure ? State Agency for Management of Enterprises will be created, which will be in subordination of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Solomon Pavlishvili, former Minster of State Property Management will hold …
Former Partisan Leader Dismisses Rumors about Partisans’ Mobilization
(Tbilisi, May 12, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Former leader of the “Forest Brotherhood” partisan movement and current deputy head of the Gali District Administration David Shengelia dismissed rumors, claiming that the Georgian partisans are mobilizing to leave the forests and engage in combat with the Abkhazian separatists. “I won’t rule out that this might be …
12/05/2003 - 17:02
New Initiative of the New Rights
(Tbilisi, May 12, 2003. Civil Georgia) – The New Rights political party is initiating a constitutional amendment, which would limit the President’s right to declare the state of emergency in the country. “Even today there is a threat that the state of emergency might be declared in the country. Therefore the President’s right should be …
Shevardnadze Favors Creation of National Professional Movements
(Tbilisi, May 12, 2003. Civil Georgia) – President Shevardnadze believes that emergence of the nation-wide professional movements before the Parliamentary elections, is a very positive trend. “This is a serious step. I welcome creation of the railway, doctors and women unions. I also support creation of regional organizations, particularly the Svan union” – Shevardnadze said …
Shevardnadze Warns the “Criminal Circles”
(Tbilisi, May 12, 2003. Civil Georgia) – President Shevardnadze expressed concern over the worsening criminal situation in the country, urging immediate measures to prevent further development of the negative trends. “I am addressing the criminals to remind them that Georgia is a state, which is capable of dealing with your forays” – Shevardnadze said in …
Shevardnadze is Against Representation of the International Organizations in CEC
(Tbilisi, May 12, 2003. Civil Georgia) – President Shevardnadze is negative about the initiative of the opposition forces to include representatives of the international organizations, particularly OSCE, in the Central Election Commission. “I think this idea has a bit of humor too. I do not understand why only OSCE [should be included] and not NATO …
“Enough!” Protest Action at the Police Stations
(Tbilisi, May 12, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Representatives of some Georgian civil organizations and students gathered again on the streets, demanding protection of the human rights. At noon, May 12, they started a protest action “Enough Violence! Enough Tortures!” in front of the Vake-Saburtalo district police station. Lawyer Eka Beselia, one of the participants of …
Shevardnadze Hopes Georgia will be a NATO Member Soon
(Tbilisi, May 12, 2003. Civil Georgia) – President Shevardnadze hopes that in the nearest future Georgia will be represented in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.“It is a pleasure to know that the country has an army of NATO standards, members of which are actively engaged in PK operations. Here I mean Kosovo, where a Georgian …
Shevardnadze Did Not Rule Out Opening of the Embassy in Baghdad
(Tbilisi, May 12, 2003. Civil Georgia) – President Shevardnadze did not rule out possibility of establishment of the Georgian embassy in Baghdad after formation of the interim government in Iraq. “We will actively participate in the post-war reconstruction of Iraq and I believe, that we will have our representatives there. We are ready to support …
Shevardnadze Dissatisfied with Events in the Parliament
(Tbilisi, May 12, 2003. Civil Georgia) – President Shevardnadze expressed dissatisfaction with recent activities of the Parliament and called criticism of the Chairperson Nino Burjanadze towards the First Channel of the state television groundless. Burjanadze blamed the TV channel for prejudiced reports on the events in the Parliament and her visits to the foreign countries. …
CSOs for Fair and Democratic Elections
Recently a group of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) united to monitor the parliamentary election process in Georgia. CSO representatives got together holding the government accountable for fair and democratic elections. The major think-tanks of Georgia and pressure groups united on the eve of parliamentary elections after the crisis with the election code appeared. The opposition …
Parliamentary Chairperson Visits Sweden
(Tbilisi, May 12, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Georgian Parliamentary Chairperson Nino Burjanadze pays official visit to Sweden on May 11-15. During the visit Nino Burjanadze will meet King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustav, Speaker of the Swedish Parliament Bjorn von Sydov. Meeting with the Swedish MP Tone Tingsgaard, which is the Chairman of the OSCE Ad Hoc …
US Concerned Over Recent Violations of Religious Rights in Georgia
(Tbilisi, May 10, 2003. Civil Georgia) – “The United States is deeply concerned about a shocking situation, that being the continuing violence against Jehovah’s Witnesses and other religious minorities in Georgia,” US ambassador Stephan Minikes told the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna May 8.According to the Office of International Information Programs, US Department of State …
10/05/2003 - 18:12
Second US-Trained Battalion on Guard
Georgia obtains another battalion trained by the US military instructors along with the 11th Brigade Commando Battalion. Sachkhere 16th Mountain Battalion of the National Guard has officially graduated the US-funded Georgian Train and Equip Program (GTEP) on May 10. “Today I can say: anyone who humiliates pride of my country will pay a very high …
Second Georgian Battalion Graduates GTEP
(Tbilisi, May 10, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Today members of 16th Mountain Battalion of the Georgian National Guard will officially graduate US-funded Train-and-Equip Program (GTEP).The military instructors from the US Marine Task Force trained the second battalion in the frames of the GTEP. The trained soldiers will be contracted for three-and-a-half years and receive highest …
British Envoy Discussed Abkhaz Issue in Tbilisi, Sokhumi
(Tbilisi, May 9, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Sir Brian Fall, which is the United Kingdom’s Special Representative for Georgia met Georgian President Shevardnadze today to discuss Abkhaz conflict settlement.On May 8 British envoy held talks with the leadership of the breakaway Abkhaz Republic in Sokhumi.After the meeting with the President Brian Fall said that the …
09/05/2003 - 18:27
Police Arrested Tbilisi City Council Member
(Tbilisi, May 9, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Police detained late last night member of the Tbilisi City Council – Sakrebulo Shalva Ogbaidze for illegal possessing the hand-gun. Ogbaidze, which is the member of the opposition United Democrats party, told the reporters that his arrest is the provocation. “I have no weapons at all,” he added. …
Some NGOs Support Composition of CEC with Foreign Experts
(Tbilisi, May 9, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Human rights advocacy NGOs, including Georgian Young Lawyers Association and Liberty Institute supported today the proposal of the opposition National Movement party to compose the Central Election Commission (CEC) with the foreign experts.Leader of the National Movement and the Chairman of Tbilisi City Council Mikheil Saakashvili suggested composing …
British Airways Suspends Flights in Georgia Till October
(Tbilisi, May 9, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Following the decision of the Aeronautical Authorities of Georgia not to renew the operating permit of British Mediterranean Airways, the company which is the franchise partner to British Airways has to suspend flights to Georgia. “This decision has been forced upon us by the Aeronautical Authorities in Georgia, …
Georgia Ready to Send Military Doctors in Iraq
(Tbilisi, May 9, 2003. Civil Georgia) – The Georgian Defense Ministry has already prepared the group of military doctors for dispatching in Iraq.“There is no request from our American counterparts to send the group to Iraq so far. But in case of need we are ready to dispatch military doctors,” Georgian Deputy Defense Minister Gela …
Georgian Veterans, Leaders Celebrate World War II Anniversary
(Tbilisi, May 9, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Today Georgian veterans of the World War II and the country’s leadership, including President Shevardnadze marked the 58th anniversary of the victory over Fascism in the park of Victory in Tbilisi.Georgian President congratulated the WWII veterans with the anniversary and stressed the importance of defeating terrorism all over …
Opposition Leader Warns Over Election Postponement
(Tbilisi, May 9, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Leader of the opposition New Rights party Davit Gamkrelidze said on May 8 that the government and the President aim at postponement of the Parliamentary elections, scheduled for November 2.“Pro-governmental parties are doomed for failure in the elections, thus aim to destabilize the country to declare emergency situation, …
Abkhazian Government Member in Exile Attacked
(Tbilisi, May 9, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Omar Gogia, which is the official of the Tbilisi-based Abkhaz government in exile, was attacked and beaten up by the three men in his office on May 8. Gogia was hospitalized with heavy injuries. He is the representative of the Head of Abkhaz government in the western Georgia. …
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