TBILISI, DFWatch–Representatives of Georgia and the breakaway republic South Ossetia will hold talks about missing persons under the auspices of the International Red Cross.
David Sanakoyev, who represents the de facto republic, announced
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Swine flu claims second victim in Georgia
TBILISI, DFWatch–One more person died of swine flu in Georgia on Wednesday.
The middle aged man spent one day at the hospital before passing away. He was suffering from a separate illness which exacerbated his condition.
There are nearly 3,000 people infected
Tbilisi Opera reopens after five year maintenance closure
TBILISI, DFWatch–Tbilisi Opera House is reopening on January 30 after a five year closure, but some are not pleased that tickets for the opening night are not available to the general public.
The first work to be performed since the building was closed
Two Georgians from Pankisi reported dead in Syria
TBILISI, DFWatch–Two militants from Pankisi in Georgia have reportedly died in the Syrian war.
Information Center of Kakheti (ick.ge) names the two as Ramzan Pareulidze (24) and Mukhmad Turkoshvili (22).
They were both from Pankisi Gorge, a valley
One person dies of swine flu in Tbilisi
TBILISI, DFWatch–A patient in Tbilisi who was infected with the H1N1 or swine flu virus died a few days ago, the National Center of Disease Control said.
There were 2,928 persons infected with swine flu in Georgia as of January 18. This is the only fatal case so far.
The virus has spread
Prosecutor found murdered in Tbilisi, suspect commits suicide
TBILISI, DFWatch–The top prosecutor in Georgia’s western region Samegrelo Zemo Svaneti was found dead in Tbilisi Saturday evening. The murder suspect has allegedly committed suicide.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) named the suspect in the murder
Georgian Orthodox Church given USD 185,000 from govt reserve fund
TBILISI, DFWatch–A day after assuming office, Georgia’s new prime minister gave the Orthodox Church half a million laris from the government’s emergency reserve fund, it emerged on Friday.
The Patriarchate of Georgia received 450,000 laris (more than USD 185,000)
Georgia's negotiations with Gazprom continuing while critics protest
TBILISI, DFWatch–A meeting between Georgian Energy Minister Kakhi Kaladze and director of Gazprom Export Elena Burmistrova in Switzerland on December 27 has reignited a debate about Russian influence.
It became known in late September
Georgia marks Flag Day
TBILISI, DFWatch–Students raised flags at the local administration buildings in many parts of Georgia today to mark Flag Day.
Flags were be raised in Batumi, Akhaltsikhe, Kazbegi, Akhmeta, Lagodekhi, Shindisi, Bolnisi and Marneuli, as well as on Enguri bridge,
Georgia investigating case of Van Dyck painting that was for sale in Turkey
TBILISI, DFWatch–The investigation service of the Finance Ministry has launched an investigation into a Van Dyck painting which according to Turkish media was on sale after being illegally imported from Georgia.
The investigation is being carried