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Main City of the East
by Giga Chikhladze One starts realizing that Telavi is the vine capital of Georgia even on route to the city, which is more like excursion of a vine factory – vine tasting is the only thing that is missing. Name of the villages repeat the names of the vine brands – Vazisubani, Akhasheni, Mukuzani, Kardanakhi, …
29/07/2002 - 14:16
Shevardnadze Comments on Clashes Near Georgian Border
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 29, 2002) – “The border has two sides and Russians, as well as Georgians should protect it,” President stated today, while commenting on Russia’s reports that Chechen fighters infiltrated to Russian Federation from Georgia. Armed clashes occur in Itum-Kale district of Chechnya near the Georgian border between Russian troops and the …
Shevardnadze Comments on Armed Clashes Near Georgian Border
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 29, 2002) – “The border has two sides and Russians, as well as Georgians should protect it,” President stated today, while commenting on Russia’s reports that Chechen fighters infiltrated to Russian Federation from Georgia. Armed clashes occur in Itum-Kale district of Chechnya near the Georgian border between Russian troops and the …
Computer-Based Military Training in Georgia
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 29, 2002) – Computer-based Command and Control military exercises Eternity – 2002 are held at Vaziani military base, near Tbilisi on July 29-Agust 5. Officers from Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey participate in the exercise, which is held in the frames of the NATO Partnership for Peace program.The exercises aim at improving …
Armed Clashes Near Georgian Border in Chechnya
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 29, 2002) – Russian troops combat Chechen fighters in Itum-Kale district of Chechnya near the Georgian border. Russians claim Chechen fighters infiltrated to Russian Federation from Georgia’s troubled Pankisi gorge. Georgian Border Guard Department denied information stating that it has no information confirming any movement across the Georgian-Russian border. According to …
Armed Clashes Near Georgian Border in Chechnya
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 29, 2002) – Russian troops combat Chechen fighters in Itum-Kale district of Chechnya near the Georgian border. Russians claim Chechen fighters infiltrated to Russian Federation from Georgia’s troubled Pankisi gorge. Georgian Border Guard Department denied information stating that it has no information confirming any movement across the Georgian-Russian border. According to …
Police Seize Anti-Craft Missiles
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 28, 2002) – Late on July 26 the police detained major of the Georgian Defense Ministry, which carried six anti-craft missiles near Senaki, western Georgia. This is the second case in last two months when the official from the defense structures is involved in arms dealing.In June the police detained employee …
28/07/2002 - 13:22
CEC Sets Date of Votes’ Recounting
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 27, 2002) – After the pressure from the Parliamentary investigative commission Central Election Commission (CEC) has set a date when the votes’ recounting process will start. According to Jumber Lominadze, Chairman of the CEC the recounting of votes’ cast during Tbilisi city council elections will start on July 30.In June the …
27/07/2002 - 22:15
Opposition Unhappy After Meeting with President
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 26, 2002) – Leader of the opposition factions expressed dissatisfaction after the meeting with President Shevardnadze on July 26, where the issues of the Cabinet and the governors’ position were discussed. Giorgi Baramidze, Chairman of the Democrats Parliamentary faction told the Civil Georgia “it was just an ordinary meeting without any …
26/07/2002 - 16:15
Russia Wants 11 Years for the Bases’ Pull Out from Georgia
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 26, 2002) – Russian side has reduced the period of withdrawal of its military bases from Batumi, Adjara and Akhalkalaki, southern Georgia. Kakha Sikharulidze, Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Georgia stated at the news briefing today that at the talks in Moscow concerning the military bases, Russia …
Parliamentary Leadership Meets the President
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 26, 2002) – Parliamentary faction leaders meet President Shevardnadze on July 26 to discuss the issue of the Cabinet of Ministers. The Parliamentary leadership discussed the issue last week at the bureau meeting. The pro-Presidential factions are against of discussing the Cabinet issue by this Parliament. Last year Eduard Shevardnadze offered …
EU Deeply Concerned Over Attack on NGO
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 26, 2002) – Attack against the human rights advocacy NGO Liberty Institute, “as well as other incidents against non-governmental and religious organisations, undermines freedom of thought and religion in Georgia,” declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the EU says. “The European Union calls on the Government of Georgia to respect …
Court Releases NGO Attacker Suspect
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 26, 2002) – On July 25 Tbilisi district court released Giorgi Doinjashvili, which was suspected in attack against the human rights advocacy NGO Liberty Institute, due to lack of evidences. Giorgi Doinjashvili pled guilty when he was arrested, but denied accusations later. On July 10 up to ten men attacked the …
Trial Against NGO Attacker Suspect
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 25, 2002) – The trail begun in Tbilisi district court today against Giorgi Doinjashvili suspected in attack against human rights advocacy NGO Liberty Institute.A gang of men stormed the Liberty Institute’s Tbilisi office on July 10, beating staff and destroying equipment. The attacker suspect pled guilty at first though denied accusations …
25/07/2002 - 18:12
Georgian, Russian Presidents Prepare for Meeting
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 25, 2002) – Group of experts from Russian and Georgia are preparing meeting of the Presidents of the two countries – Eduard Shevardnadze and Vladimer Putin. “The exact date of the meeting is not known yet. This depends on many factors including drafting of the framework agreement,” Tedo Japaridze, Georgian Secretary …
Finance Minister Promises Funding for Votes’ Recounting
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 25, 2002) – “I never had any problem with the Central Election Commission [CEC] and will not have in the future too,” Finance Minister Mirian Gogiashvili stated today at the meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Budget and Finances.On July 24 Chairman of the CEC Jumber Lominadze said that lack of …
Parliamentary Committee Discusses Budgetary Shortfall
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 25, 2002) – Parliamentary Committee on Budget and Finances discussed the fulfillment of the budget in the first half of the 2002 on July 25. The shortfall for this period consists 62 million Lari (USD 28 million).Mirian Gogiashvili, the Finance Minister, said at the Committee meeting that the shortfall is mainly …
Georgia and Russia Hopeful on Framework Agreement
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 25, 2002) – Reports say quoting Boris Pastukhov, head of the Russian governmental commission at negotiations with the Georgian side, that the framework agreement between the two countries will be signed this year. On July 24 Georgian delegation led by Irakli Menagharishvili, Foreign Affairs Minister held talks in Moscow concerning the …
Parliamentary Commission Demands From CEC to Start Recounting Votes
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 24, 2002) – Today Temporary Investigation Commission of the Parliament of Georgia to Study Reasons of Election Violations categorically demanded from the Central Election Commission to start recounting of votes cast during the local elections in Tbilisi immediately. In June Tbilisi district court ruled positively on National Movement’s appeal demanding recounting …
24/07/2002 - 18:08
Parliamentary Commission Demands From CEC to Start Recounting Votes
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 24, 2002) – Today Temporary Investigation Commission of the Parliament of Georgia to Study Reasons of Election Violations categorically demanded from the Central Election Commission (CEC) to start recounting of votes cast during the local elections in Tbilisi immediately. In June Tbilisi district court ruled positively on National Movement’s appeal demanding …
Georgia Launches Fighting Against Cyber-Crime
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 24, 2002) – The Justice Ministry elaborated and presented to the government’s meeting today amendments to the Criminal Code which makes the punishment for committing terrorist acts more severe. The amendments consider punishment for cyber-crimes. “This is the new type of crime for Georgia. Consequences of this kind of crime might …
GTEP Opens New Command Center in Defense Ministry
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 24, 2002) – The new National Military Command Center (NMCC) opened today, which is located in the Ministry of Defense Headquarters in Tbilisi, Georgia Train-and-Equip program (GTEP) Public Affairs Office reports. $350,000 of GTEP funds was allocated to renovate and upgrade the national-level command and control capability of the Ministry of …
Police Raid Streets of Tbilisi
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 24, 2002) – With the order of Interior Minister Koba Narchemashvili police launched wide scaled raids in the central streets of Georgian capital late in the evening on July 23. The police armed with automatic guns are checking each suspicious car and person. The law enforcers do not reveal the exact …
Germany Concerned Over Crime in Georgia
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 24, 2002) – German ambassador to Georgia Uwe Schramm expressed concern over the increased cases of crimes in Georgia during the meeting with State Avtandil Jorbenadze and Interior Minister Koba Narchemashvili on 22 July.German ambassador referred to the still unsolved murder of a German diplomat Gunter Beuchel serving with the EU …
Georgia to Raise Russian Military Bases’ Issue at Talks in Moscow
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 24, 2002) – At talks in Moscow Georgia Foreign Minister Irakli Menagharishvili will raise the issue of withdrawal of the Russian military bases from Georgia on July 24. Georgian and Russian sides negotiate on framework agreement between the two countries. Political and military aspects of the agreement will be discussed today. …
Saakashvili Says State Minister Against of New City Council
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 23, 2002) – Leader of the New National Movement MP Mikheil Saakashvili stated at the news briefing today that State Minister Avtandil Jorbenadze hinders the newly elected Tbilisi city council – Sakrebulo to be convened. “With the direct order of the State Minister, the Justice Ministry elaborates the draft which will …
23/07/2002 - 18:16
Religious Minority Appeals to European Court of Human Rights
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 23, 2002) – Today 99 victims of attacks by religious extremists, Orthodox clerics and policemen in Georgia filed a total of 30 cases with the European Court of Human Rights. Jehovah’s Witnesses of Georgia reports that all 30 cases were combined into one application, which sets out the systematic refusal by …
Germany Assists Georgia
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 23, 2002) – Delegation of the German Economic Cooperation and Development Ministry arrived to Georgia on July 23, Georgian Foreign Ministry reports. On July 25 Georgian and German sides will sign an agreement on cooperation and assistance. According to the agreement Georgia will receive 25 million Euros from the German government. …
Defense Minister Monitors Preparations for GTEP Field Training
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 23, 2002) – Georgian Defense Minister Davit Tevzadze visits Krtsanisi field camp today, where up to 600 Georgian soldiers, intending to participate in the US funded Georgian Train-and-Equip program (GTEP), are deployed.400 soldiers out of 600 will be chosen during the month for the first commando battalion that will undergo field …
Georgia, Russia Discuss Framework Agreement
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 23, 2002) – Experts from Georgia and Russia discuss the framework agreement issue between the two countries in Moscow on July 23.After the consultations of experts Georgian Foreign Minister Irakli Menagharishvili will hold talks concerning the issue with Boris Pastukhov, Chairman of the Russian Duma Council Committee on CIS Affairs on …
Azerbaijani President Talks on Future of GUUAM
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 22, 2002) – “The GUUAM [Georgia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Moldova] can merge another organization,” Azerbaijani President Heydar Aliyev told the reporters on July 22, while commenting the Presidential summit of the GUUAM on July 19-20.Reports say quoting President Aliyev that the GUUAM was created as an economic organization and only then …
22/07/2002 - 23:01
EU Envoy Discussed Shaw’s Case with Shevardnadze
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 22, 2002) – Representative of the European Union’s commissioner for the foreign relations Denis Corboi met Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze on July 22 to discuss abduction case of British citizen Peter Shaw, the State Chancellery (President’s administration) reports. The meeting was held beyond the closed doors. The EU envoy met Georgian …
Primary Detention Breeds Human Rights Abuse
An ordinary preliminary detention cell (PDC) of the Interior Ministry is a dark room of 2 meters wide and 3 meters long, with a tiny window with bars near the ceiling. This formidable accommodation has to host the suspect for three days during which a decision on detention or release should be taken by the …
Georgia Taking Measures to Protect Foreigners – Shevardnadze Says
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 22, 2002) – Special measures of security are taken to safeguard foreign citizens in Georgia, President Shevardnadze said at the news briefing on July 22. Georgian President stated that the crimes committed against foreigners are not directed towards the particular person, it is against the country as well. The US sponsored …
Shevardnadze Criticizes Abashidze
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 22, 2002) – President Shevardnadze commented today on Adjarian leader’s accusations that some politicians in Tbilisi hinder his activity to solve the Abkhazian conflict. “I think Abashidze found it difficult to solve the problem that is why he remembered Tbilisi,” Eduard Shevardnadze said at the news briefing on July 22.Aslan Abashidze, …
NGOs Support Anti-Crime Alliance of the Political Parties
A joint statement of the Georgian political parties to oppose government’s tolerance towards growing crime rates spurred support of the national non-governmental organizations. On July 19 an unprecedented meeting of the NGO and political party leaders was convened to discuss these agendas. Representatives of the civil society presented the leaders of the parties a draft …
President Condemns Officers’ Move to Quit the Army
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 22, 2002) – President Shevardnadze commented today at the news briefing on decision of the officers of the elite troops to quit the army. “I do not approve such a decision, though I cannot say anything bad about [Nika] Janjghava [former acting commander of the land forces],” Eduard Shevardnadze said.On July …
Adjarian Leader Talked with MPs on Abkhazia
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 22, 2002) – For the first time head of the Adjarian Autonomous Republic Aslan Abashidze participated in the Parliamentary bureau session in Kobuleti, Adjara on July 21. The main topic of his talk with the MPs was the Abkhazian issue. Aslan Abashidze is the President Shevardnadze’s personal envoy for the Georgian-Abkhazian …
President, MPs to Discuss Governors, Cabinet Issue
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 22, 2002) – At the Parliamentary bureau session leadership of the Parliament agreed that the issues of the cancellation of Rtsmunebuli’s (the governor of the region) position and the Cabinet of Minister would be discussed with President Shevardnadze. It is anticipated that the meeting of the MPs with the President will …
Kofi Annan Calls Abkhaz Side to Start Talks
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 22, 2002) – UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan appeals to the Abkhaz side in particular to agree to a discussion on the substance of the paper on competences, and to use the opportunity to begin negotiations on a settlement that would guarantee the rights and interests of the multi-ethnic population of Abkhazia.On …
Preparations for Field Training of the GTEP
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 19, 2002) – Today up to 400 Georgian soldiers were deployed in the Krtsanisi field camp. 200 soldiers are expected there in next few days. In Krtsanisi camp 400 soldiers out of 600 will be chosen to take part in the field trainings of the US sponsored Georgia Train-and-Equip program.The US …
20/07/2002 - 16:59
Parliamentary Leadership Discusses Cabinet Issue
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 19, 2002) – The Parliamentary bureau session is held in Kobuleti, Adjarian Autonomous Republic on July 19-21.Leaders of the Parliamentary factions, Committee Chairmen discuss the issue of creation of the Cabinet of Ministers. The President’s Parliamentary Secretary Marian Tsatsanashvili presented to the MPs President Shevardnadze’s proposal, which was once already rejected …
Armenia in South Caucasus
Interview with Mr. Gerard LibaridianGerard Libaridian, who holds a Ph.D. in history from the University of California, Los Angeles, was an advisor to the president of Armenia from 1991 to September 1997. During that period he served as Senior Advisor for foreign policy and security issues (1994-97), First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (1993-94), negotiator …
Mutual Accusations in Defense Ministry
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 19, 2002) – Defense Minister Davit Tevzadze held the special news briefing this evening concerning the decision of the officers of the Commando battalion and the special-purpose battalion to quit the army. At the moment all the officers are back to their dislocation place.Davit Tevzadze stated that Nika Janjghava, former Acting …
19/07/2002 - 22:05
Explosive Found Again in Tbilisi
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 19, 2002) – The police found 200 grams of explosive materials in center of Georgian capital Tbilisi, near the State Chancellery on July 19. The explosive was found near the apartment where the Georgian State Security Minister Valeri Khaburdzania lives. This is the fourth case when the explosive is found in …
Political Parties Unite Against the Criminal Threat
Georgian political parties with seemingly incompatible agendas decided to unite against the criminal threat. A decision to form a coalition was announced at the offices of the National Democratic Party (NDP). It was triggered by President’s pardoning of the members of the “Mkhedrioni” paramilitary group suspected in an armed assault on NDP leaders in 1994, …
Officers of Elite Troops not to Quit Army
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 19, 2002) – After the talks with the Defense Minister Nika Janjghava, former acting chief of the land forces stated that he quits the post and the army, though other officers of the 100 officers of the Commando battalion and the special-purpose battalion of the Georgian Ministry of Defense (MoD) remain. …
Officers Demanding Dismissal and Defense Minister Hold Talks
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 19, 2002) – Georgian Defense Minister Davit Tevzadze holds talks with Nika Janjghava, acting chief of the land forces, which together with 100 officers of the elite battalions quitted Armed Forces today.The talks are held in the headquarters of the Georgian Land Forces in Tbilisi. Before the talks the chiefs of …
Officers of Elite Troops Remain in Army
After the talks with the Defense Minister on July 19 Nika Janjghava, former acting chief of the land forces stated that he quits the post and the army, though other 100 officers of the Commando battalion and the special-purpose battalion of the Georgian Ministry of Defense (MoD) remain in the army. “In case the situation …
NGOs and Political Parties Condemn Violence
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 19, 2002) – With the initiative of Georgian NGOs meeting was held with political forces at the “Sheraton-Metechi Palace”.Representatives of non-governmental sector offered draft of joint declaration to the leaders of political parties. In the joint declaration outstanding leaders of NGOs and political parties express their concern about current developments in …
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