Tbilisi, DFWatch – International Rock Festival was disrupted on Saturday on the Tbilisi outskirts after a power blackout that, the organizers believe, was probably arranged by the clergy.
Tbilisi hard rock festival disrupted after outrage by clergy
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Ukrainian journalist died climbing Mkinvartsveri
Tbilisi, DFWatch – The Ukrainian journalist, Pavlo Syvokon, 32, died in the Caucasus mountains near the townlet of Stepantsminda while climbing Mount Kazbeg, or Mkinvartsveri in Georgian (5,047 m ).
According to the other climbers,
Minister of education and science replaced, still remains in ‘the team’
Tbilisi, DFWatch – Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili Friday announced resignation of the Minister of Education and Science, Tamar Sanikidze, and introduced a new candidate to the post, Aleksandre Jejelava, the Chairman of Management Academy.
Ivanishvili and Burchuladze accuse each other of lying
Tbilisi, DFWatch – Former Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili and famous Georgian operatic bass, Paata Burchuladze exchanged mutual accusations of lying.
“I would advice Paata Burchuladze not to lie,”
Six athletes charged with beating high profile opposition figures
TBILISI, DFWatch–The Ministry of Internal Affairs on Wednesday indicted six athletes for a violent incident about a week ago in Samegrelo, when several high profile opposition figures, including members of parliament, were severely beaten during the local municipal by-elections. In a short statement, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) said that six persons are charged … Read more
Tbilisi Zoo receives kangaroos and other new animal species
TBILISI, DFWatch–Tbilisi Zoo received 22 new animals on Monday. The animals were a gift from zoos in Germany and Belgium.
There are seven South American coatis, two Indian porcupines and ten striped mongoose from Germany, while three blue wildebeest
14.9% increase in visitors to Georgia in May 2016
Tbilisi, DFWatch – 14.9 percent more people visited Georgia in May, compared to the same period last year, Georgian National Tourism Administration states in its monthly report released on Wednesday.
Appeals Court postpones Rustavi 2 hearing, CEO expects the worst scenario
Tbilisi, DFWatch – Appeals court on Tuesday postponed hearing of Rustavi 2 case for Friday, June 3, and its CEO fears the same day the court will issue its decision in favor of the former owner, who, they believe, will strip the Georgia’s main opposition channel its independence.
Abkhazia hosts football ‘championship' for ‘unrecognised’
Tbilisi, DFWatch – Teams from twelve stateless peoples and regions without international recognition will compete in a football championship in Abkhazia’s capital of Sukhumi, while ordinary Abkhazians express polarised opinions about the event.