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President Salome Zurabishvili: „Forward on the Road to Europe“
“I was never in doubt that you are part of the great European civilization.” These were the words of Donald…
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U.S. ‘Very Concerned’ by Developments at Occupation Line
The United States “is very concerned” about the recent developments along the occupation line with Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia, “specifically the…
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CSOs Seek Involvement in Parliamentary Group on Selection of Judges
The Coalition for Independent and Transparent Judiciary, uniting 40 local civil society organizations, released a statement on September 17 calling…
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EU Enlargement Commissioner on Georgia’s Judiciary Reform, ‘Borderization’
The Commissioner for European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn, who visited Georgia on September 16, said the current process…
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Public Attitudes in NDI-Commissioned Opinion Survey
National Democratic Institute (NDI) has released its public opinion survey results, which shows respondents’ attitudes towards broad range of issues,…
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EUMM on Events in Chorchana-Tsnelisi Area
The European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) said in its press-release on September 16 that “a substantial, continuing presence of armed…
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EU Enlargement Commissioner Visits Tbilisi, Inaugurates European School
The Commissioner for European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn, who is visiting Tbilisi on September 16, met with Georgian…
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Analysis
Pundits Assess Degnan’s Nomination as U.S. Ambassador to Georgia
The White House has nominated Kelly Colleen Degnan for the U.S. Ambassador to Georgia position, that remains vacant since Ambassador…
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Geneva Talks Co-Chairs on Closure of Tskhinvali Crossing Points
“The ongoing closure of crossing points on the administrative boundary line with South Ossetia is creating additional hardship for the…
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Nationwide Discussions on Constitutional Amendments Launched
Nationwide public discussions on the proposed constitutional amendments, envisaging transfer to fully proportional election system from 2020, started from eastern…
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Another Meeting Held in Ergneti Over Disputed Police Checkpoint
Security officials from Tbilisi, Tskhinvali and Russian Federation held the fourth “technical meeting” in village Ergneti, near the occupation line…
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Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on Situation in Abkhazia, Tskhinvali Regions
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova concluded her news briefing on September 12 with wide-ranging statement concerning Moscow’s view on…
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Gakharia Appoints Deputy Prime Ministers
Georgian Prime Minister, Giorgi Gakharia said at the government’s session on September 13 that Infrastructure Minister Maia Tskitishvili and Justice…
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CSOs Slam Judicial Selection Process as “Ceremonial”
The Coalition for Independent and Transparent Judiciary, uniting 40 local civil society organizations, said that a four-month process of selection…
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NATO PA President Visits Georgia
NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA) President Madeleine Moon is visiting Georgia on September 12-13. Today, she met with the Georgian…
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Mamuka Khazaradze Launches New Public Movement “Lelo”
Mamuka Khazaradze, founder of TBC Bank and Anaklia Development Consortium, held today a presentation of a new public movement “Lelo”…
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Ex-Defense Minister Takes Office as Chief of Intelligence Service
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia appointed former Defense Minister Levan Izoria as the new Chief of Intelligence Service on September…
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NATO’s Appathurai Says ‘No Point in Discussing’ Rasmussen’s Article 5 Proposition
NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, James Appathurai said “there is no point” in a…
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U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary: ‘Russian Military Presence, Recent Buildup Great Concern’
Acting U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Philip Reeker, who paid his first visit to Georgia…
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Security Service: Occupation Forces Carry out “Illegal Works” on Tbilisi-Controlled Territory
The State Security Service of Georgia confirmed to Civil Georgia (Civil.ge) today that the occupation forces are constructing checkpoints on…
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Norway’s First Tbilisi-based Ambassador-designate Arrives to Georgia
Ambassador-designate of Norway Helene Sand Andresen, who arrived to Georgia on September 1, presented the copies of her credentials to…
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Georgian, Uzbek FMs Pledge to Deepen Ties
Georgian Foreign Minister Davit Zalkaliani is on his first official visit to Uzbekistan on September 11-13. Today, he met with…
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OSCE/ODIHR on Shortcomings in Nomination, Appointment of Supreme Court Judges in Georgia
“The nomination and appointment of Supreme Court Judges in Georgia is lacking transparency and accountability despite some positive measures to…
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New Georgian Ambassadors to Ukraine, Kuwait, Vatican Appointed
New Georgian ambassadors to Ukraine, Kuwait and Vatican have been appointed, the Georgian Foreign Ministry reported on September 11. Teimuraz…
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Presidential Administration Confirms Spokesperson’s Dismissal
The Georgian Presidential Administration has confirmed media reports about dismissal of President’s Spokesperson, Khatia Moistsrapishvili for making personal statement publicly.…
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Interviews
A Risky Proposition? Interview with Anders Fogh Rasmussen
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former NATO Secretary General (August 2009 to October 2014) says Georgia may consider – temporarily – removing…
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Tskhinvali Accuses Tbilisi of “Provoking Crisis,” Closes Crossing Points
The “security committee” of the Moscow-backed authorities of Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia announced on September 9 that two crossing points –…
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Majority Lawmaker Renounces MP Mandate
MP Shota Shalelashvili, member of the parliamentary majority group, has renounced his MP mandate, the Georgian Parliament’s press office confirmed…
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Analysis
“I will Finish You” – Pro-government Facebook Pages Amplify Gakharia’s Tough line
The Parliament of Georgia confirmed on September 8 Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia’s new government. Ruling Georgian Dream (GD) Party has…
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Lithuanian Foreign Minister Visits Georgia
Lithuanian Foreign Minister, Linas Linkevičius, who is paying an official visit to Georgia on September 8-11, met with his Georgian…
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Rustavi 2 Newsroom Former Staff Starts Broadcasting as “Mtavari Arkhi TV”
The new pro-opposition television “Mtavari Arkhi” (Main Channel), founded by Nika Gvaramia, former director general of Rustavi 2 TV, went…
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CSOs on Quality of Democracy, “Eventual State Capture”
A group of 16 local civil society organizations released a joint statement on September 9, calling on the friends of…
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Incumbent Abkhaz Leader Wins ‘Presidential Runoff’
Raul Khajimba, incumbent leader of occupied Abkhazia, has garnered 47.38% of votes against 46.19% of votes received by his rival,…
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Geostat: Q2’19 FDI USD 187 mln
Foreign direct investment in Georgia reached USD 187 million in the second quarter of 2019, down by 53.7% compared to…
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EEAS Deputy Secretary-General ‘Observes Borderisation’ in Gugutiantkari
Jean-Christophe Belliard, the Deputy Secretary-General at the European External Action Service, joined European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) patrol to Gugutiantkari…
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Ruling Party Confirms PM Gakharia’s Cabinet, as Opposition Boycotts
The Parliament of Georgia confirmed on September 8 Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia’s new government with 98 votes in favor to…
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Giorgi Gakharia Meets UNM, European Georgia Factions
Giorgi Gakharia, who has been nominated as Georgia’s next Prime Minister, met with the factions of the parliamentary opposition –…
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OSCE Group of Friends Concerned over ‘Continued Occupation’ of Georgia
The Group of Friends of Georgia to the OSCE Permanent Council, including Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Latvia,…
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Georgia MFA Concerned by Tskhinvali Placing ‘Border Signs’ in Chorchana-Tsnelisi Area
Georgian Foreign Ministry shared its concern over the recent developments near the occupation line between Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia and Georgia…
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In Tit-for-Tat Move, Tskhinvali Places ‘Border Signs’, Flag in Chorchana-Tsnelisi Area
The KGB of the Moscow-backed Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia announced on September 5 that “border service” crew has started works to…
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British Lawyer: Khazaradze, Japaridze ‘Face Highly Unusual Situation’ over TBC Affair
On September 6, a group of local and foreign defense lawyers of the founder and former Board Chair of TBC…
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Commission Meets to Organize Public Debate on Election Reform
On 4 September, a multi-party commission to organize public debates on the change of the election system has met for…
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20 Supreme Justices Nominated
The High Council of Justice (HCoJ) has voted for and submitted for the Parliament’s final approval the final 20 out…
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Hungarian, Georgian Presidents Pledge to Deepen Ties
The President of Hungary János Áder, who is on his first official visit to Georgia on September 4-6, met with…
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President under Fire over Pardoning Inmate Charged for Police Murder
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has been harshly criticized by the ruling party and opposition for pardoning a person charged for…
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New Chief of Kakheti Regional Police Appointed
Zurab Berikashvili has been appointed as the Head of Interior Ministry’s Kakheti regional police department, replacing Shota Chanukvadze. According to…
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Parliament Suspends MP Mandate to Zakaria Kutsnashvili
The ruling Georgian Dream party MP Zakaria Kutsnashvili has been suspended of his mandate at the fall session with 96…
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Guatemalan FM Makes First Official Visit to Georgia
Sandra Erica Jovel Polanco, Foreign Minister of Guatemala paid the first official visit to Georgia on September 3-4. Yesterday, she…
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Parliament Fall Session Opens, amid Opposition Protest
The autumn session of the parliament of Georgia opened on September 3 amid a protest outside the parliamentary building, triggered…
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Trump Names New U.S. Ambassador to Georgia
U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate Kelly Colleen Degnan, native of California, as the new U.S.…
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