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LGBT rally grew into a violence in Tbilisi today

17.05.13 16:30

The demonstration planned by the NGO Identoba, which was intended to be held on Rustaveli Avenue today, was not only disrupted, but it caused mass clashes and violent riot on Tbilisi`s central avenue. While the LGBT supporters were intending to protect their rights by a flash-mob performance, the clergymen of the Orthodox Church... 

Parliament speaker addressed society

17.05.13 14:41

Parliament speaker has made a special announcement on behalf of the parliament regarding the violent demonstration on Rustaveli Avenue today. Davit Usupashvili called on the protestors, police and whole society to keep order and stability. 

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. 

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.  

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.  

Prime Minister attended international conference

16.05.13 14:07

Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili attended a conference organized by the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute. The conference was dedicated to regional economic integration in South Caucasus and Central Asia.