Georgian Defense Ministry abolished obligatory military service
Obligatory military service is abolished by Georgian Defense Ministry. The relevant document was signed by Minister of Defense Tina Khidasheli on 27th of June. According to her if the future minister decides to reestablish the obligatory military service, he/she will have to abolish yesterday’s decision. Minister also stated during the meeting with media, that she […]
Sophia Loren to visit Georgia
Italian actress Sophia Loren will visit Georgia. She will arrive in Georgia on 13th of June and on 15th of June famous actress will participate in a concert organized by charity foundation “Natvris Khe”. Natvris Khe – the foundation established by Georgian Opera singer Nino Surguladze, is planning to organize charity concert that will be […]
Saakashvili announces his return to Georgia
Georgia’s former president Mikheil Saakashvili is planning to arrive in Georgia and again involve in the political processes. Saakashvili announced his intention on one of the Georgian TV “Rustavi 2”. According to him, he plans to participate in upcoming October elections. “I plan to return to Georgia. No one should doubt or see my decision […]
No MAP to Georgia at Warsaw summit – James Appathurai
No Membership Action Plan (MAP) will be granted to Georgia at Warsaw summit, stated by the special representative of NATO Secretary-General in Caucasus and Central Asia, James Appathurai during the interview with Georgian Public Broadcaster. He underlined that membership of NATO is a political decision and it does not depend on only Georgia’s army and […]
Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway to open this year
Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway will be ready this year, stated by Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Artur Rasizade, Azerbaijani media reports. Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway is being constructed on the basis of an agreement between Georgia, Azerbaijan and Turkey. Its total length is 826 kilometers. After the railway will start functioning, it is expected that mutual trade between countries will […]