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Majority responds to minority proposal on law on occupation

17.05.13 11:47

Parliamentary opposition has voiced a new initiative about the amendments to the Law on Occupation after the lawmakers failed to adopt the draft amendments proposed by the majority by the second attempt. Leader of the minority Davit Bakradze says they have a compromising version of the sanctions on border violation on the occupied territories. 

Statement by non-governmental organizations

17.05.13 11:32

Several non-governmental organizations have published a special statement calling on the government of Georgia to provide security during the rally of the LGBT persons and another demonstration against LGBT propaganda on Rustaveli Avenue today. The two rallies are underway on Tbilisi`s central avenue right now. 

Two demonstrations grew into violent clash in Tbilisi

17.05.13 10:25

Two demonstrations are underway on Rustaveli Avenue simultaneously. NGO Identity has decided to rally for the protection of the rights of LGBT persons on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

Public service held for Georgian soldiers killed in Afghanistan

16.05.13 20:40

Public service for three Georgian military servicemen, who were killed in a combined attack in Afghanistan three days ago started at Kashveti Church of Tbilisi at 19:00 p.m. today.

Non-parliamentary opposition holds consultations to present joint candidate

16.05.13 14:54

Non-parliamentary opposition parties are holding consultations to nominate a joint candidate for the president - one of the leaders of the Christian Democratic Movement of Georgia Levan Vephkhvadze has confirmed.  

Georgian Patriarch addresses Tbilisi government

16.05.13 14:34

Patriarch of Georgia has addressed the Tbilisi mayor`s office to annul the sanction issued for the rally of the LGBT persons on May 17. The demonstration is organized by Identity NGO and it aims at protecting the rights of the LGBT persons in Georgia. 

Davitaia calls on Prime Minister to boycott Sochi Olympics

16.05.13 14:23

Leader of the European Democrats Party, Paata Davitaia calls on the Prime Minister of Georgia not to arrive to the opening ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics 2014.  

Puppet regime releases two peaceful citizens from custody

16.05.13 14:10

Negotiations conducted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia withthe representatives of the Tskhinvali puppet regime ended in a release of two peaceful residents of from the nearby villages today.