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 […]
Russia ranked 60th according to World Citizenship Index
Russia has been ranked 60th out of 161 according to the citizenship quality, the results of Henley & Partners Consulting Company research. The company launched a global ranking report of nationalities examined based on the scale of economy, human development, peace, and stability. From an external viewpoint, the index looks at the ability of citizens […]
A short look at the 25 years of Georgia’s independence
For the Republic of Georgia, this year is the special one. After living 70 years in the Soviet Union, Georgia celebrates its 25 years of independence. It was a hard path. But despite this country wants to move forward and it has own strategic plans, like membership process with EU and NATO. Georgia has marked […]
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 […]
2016 Independence Day of Georgia
On May 26, Georgia celebrates its Independence Day, commemorating the adoption of the Act of Independence in 1918, which outlined the main principles of the nation’s democratic development and formed a Democratic Republic. After being incorporated into the Soviet Union, Georgia once again regained its independence on April 9, 1991. This year Georgia celebrates 25th […]
Caucasus countries ranked as cheapest places to live
Three major countries in the Caucasus region, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia are ranked the cheapest countries to live. Time.com released statistics about 50 cheapest countries to live in the world by comparing their life standards. Azerbaijan is 23rd, Georgia is 29th and Armenia is ranked 42nd among these countries. Main information is given as: Azerbaijan […]
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 […]
Dozens of inmates go on hunger strike in Georgia
Inmates serving life sentences in prisons of Georgia have started a hunger strike to demand amendments to the amnesty law. The Ministry of Corrections confirms that dozens of prisoners, serving life sentences, went on hunger strike, however, the agency specifies that the number of prisoners is 42, Interpressnews reports. “The prisoners do not have complaints […]
The Photos of Georgia-US Joint Military Drills
Soldiers of Georgia, U.S. and UK participate in the joint military exercises named “Noble Partner 2016” at Vaziani base near Tbilisi in Georgia. The three-week long joint military drill involved as many as 1,300 soldiers including 500 Georgian servicemen, 650 U.S. servicemen and 150 UK soldiers who incorporate a full range of equipment. Previously Russian […]
Azerbaijan, Turkey and Georgia to hold military drills
The trilateral meeting of Defense Ministers of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey was held in the city of Gabala, Azerbaijan on May 15. Azerbaijani minister Zakir Hasanov, Georgian minister Tinatin Khidasheli and the National Defence Minister of Turkey Ismet Yilmaz held one-on-one and trilateral negotiations. Three sides also discussed the multilateral relations and regional security issues. […]