The first child on Christmas was born at the Maternity House under the patronage of Patriarch`s Administration. Chairperson of the parliamentary committee of health care Dimitri Khundadze visited the new-born baby and its mother at the clinic today.
Minister of Justice of Georgia Tea Tsulukiani celebrated Christmas together with the inmates of the N12 prison. Head of the penitentiary department Maia Khasia has also wished Merry Christmas to convicts. After the holy liturgy conducted in the prison, the minister wished freedom to the convicts.
Former guard of the N8 prison Lado Bedukadze plans to return to Georgia after having fled the country following the prison scandal of prisoners` abuse and torture. `I am returning to Georgia and come on - arrest me, arrest me and define my charges loudly to let whole country hear it,` - Bedukadze posted on his page on facebook today.
Former chief of the border police, whose name was included in the list of political refugees, plans to return to Georgia. Badri Bitsadze has not specified the date of his arrival yet.
Georgian President and other officials were attending Christmas liturgy at the Holy Trinity Cathedral last night. President congratulated Patriarch of All Georgia on his 80th jubilee once again. Mikheil Saakashvili has also given interview to journalists.
Lawyer of former minister of justice Zurab Adeishvili will appeal the court ruling today - former minister was remanded in custody in absentia by the court two days ago. The defense will also appeal the ruling on suspending the former` minister`s diplomatic and citizenship passports.
Catholicos Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II reminds the worshippers the essential meaning of Christmas and expresses his deepest concern about the reality that this holiday is only a reason of celebration for one part of the society
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