Daily Archives: December 22, 2012

Vera Kobalia questioned about Cartu Bank bankruptcy scheme

By | December 22nd, 2012|Categories: News|Tags: , |

TBILISI, DFWatch — Former Economy Minister Vera Kobalia was Friday evening questioned regarding the bankruptcy of a bank connected to Prime Minister Ivanishvili. Former Justice Minister Zurab Adeisvhili was also called in for questioning in the same case, […]

Supreme Court tightens surveillance oversight

By | December 22nd, 2012|Categories: News|Tags: |

TBILISI, DFWatch — The Supreme Court of Georgia is establishing a special group which will oversee the issuing of warrants for secret surveillance. Kote Kublashvili, Chair of the Supreme Court, said Friday that Zaza Meishvili, Chair of the Criminal Law Chamber, […]

Georgia gives 3 500 prisoners amnesty

By | December 22nd, 2012|Categories: In brief, News|Tags: |

TBILISI, DFWatch — The parliament in Georgia has finally passed an amnesty law which will mean that 3500 prisoners will be released. The goal of the bill is to soften the crime policy. It aims to achieve this by releasing some prisoners and halving the sentence for others. […]

Kitsmarishvili fined for damaging Maestro’s equipment

By | December 22nd, 2012|Categories: In brief, News|Tags: |

TBILISI, DFWatch — A court has fined the former manager of Maestro TV, Erosi Kitsmarishvili, with USD 845 204 for damaging equipment belonging to the TV company one year ago. November 30, 2011 Erosi Kitsmarishvili and a group of strangers scaled the walls of […]