TBILISI, DFWatch–A Georgian businessman was beaten at Tbilisi restaurant on Saturday and claims it was because of his support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Mikheil Khubutia, who is a member of Putin’s United Russia Party and has business
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Many journalists leave Georgian TV channel, claim interference
TBILISI, DFWatch–Many employees left their jobs at a Georgian TV station on Monday, as a protest against what they say is interference with the independence of their news reporting.
Nino Zhizhilashvili was fired from her position as head of Maestro’s news
Prison conditions in Geguti criticized by ombudsman
TBILISI, DFWatch–The Georgian ombudsman has raised the alarm about bad conditions at Geguti Prison in western Georgia.
According to a new report, the safety regulations in place are not sufficient to prevent violence between the prisoners, and there is no program
Eco refugees demonstrated in Batumi
TBILISI, DFWatch–Refugees living on an abandoned military base near Batumi broke into the yeard of the Adjara Supreme Council on Monday, demanding to meet with its head.
Protesters blocked the road of Chakvi Batumi for ten minutes as sign of protest because
Youth activists rally outside PM's residence
TBILISI, DFWatch–Youth activists continued to protest against the destruction of an ancient mine in the south of Georgia on Sunday and gathered outside the house of Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili.
The reason was a comment by Garibashvili in a speech
Two Georgian films nominated for Oscar
TBILISI, DFWatch–Two Georgian films, Corn Island and Tangerines, the latter of which represents Estonia, are among the nominees for an Oscar in the category foreign language film.
Tangerines is also nominated for a Golden Globe in the best foreign film category.
New EUMM head appointed
TBILISI, DFWatch–The EU Monitoring Mission to Georgia (EUMM), which was recently prolonged for two more years, has a new head.
Kęstutis Jankauskas replaces Toivo Klaar, who was appointed in October 2013.
According to an announcement sent out by EUMM,
Groups want independent inquest into destruction of ancient gold mine
TBILISI, DFWatch–Non-governmental organizations in Georgia demand an inquest into how an important archaeological site was almost completely destroyed by a mining company a few days ago.
The 5,400 years old gold mine in Sakdrisi
44 mosques in Georgia taken over by the state
TBILISI, DFWatch–44 mosques were taken over by Georgia’s Muslim Department two days ago by decision of the State Commission on Religious Issues.
According to Zaza Vashakmadze, who is head of the commission, 21 mosques are in the Kakheti region, while 32
EU parliament ratifies association agreement with Georgia
TBILISI, DFWatch–With 490 votes against 76 and 57 absentees European Parliament Thursday approved EU-Georgia’s Association Agreement and adopted a resolution about Georgia with 491 votes against 84 and 63 absentees.
The current Georgian president and his