TBILISI, DFWatch–“Crimea is a part of Russia, and will never come back to Ukraine” – Nino Burjanadze, former speaker of the parliament and former acting President of Georgia, said during her visit to Moscow.
“Crimea is part of Russia. I can say that
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Prosecutors in Georgia investigating alleged beating of woman by police
TBILISI, DFWatch–Police in Georgia are accused of beating a young woman during a brawl at a youth club in Tbilisi.
A video where the young woman describes her treatment by police has gone viral on social media in Georgia. The Ministry of Internal Affairs
Abkhazia–Russia relations under strain following pressure
The latest developments in Abkhazia–Russia relations turn increasingly sour as Russia attempts to strengthen its presence in the region. As continued Russian funding is dependent on the implementation of the provisions of the Abkhazian–Russian treaty, many Abkhazians grow disenchanted with their key ally.
Trade Unions: 14 construction workers killed in 2014 accidents
TBILISI, DFWatch–14 people died, and 11 were severely injured during construction work in Georgia in 2014, according to a report published by the country’s United Trade Unions and the Union of Construction Workers and Forestry.
A deadly collapse of a building
Update: Building collapse in Tbilisi causes four deaths
TBILISI, DFWatch–Four people died when a building collapsed in central Tbilisi on Monday.
Three of them died on the spot, while the fourth, believed to be 17 or 18 years old, died of his injuries at the hospital.
The three dead were laborers working to demolish
Escaped zoo tiger found dead in Tbilisi
TBILISI, DFWatch–A tiger which escaped from Tbilisi Zoo during a flood three weeks ago has been found dead at a leisure park a few hundred meters from the zoo.
The discovery of the dead Siberian tiger “Salima” at Laguna Vere concludes the search for dangerous
Suspected Georgian mafia boss and 35 others arrested in Spain
TBILISI, DFWatch–A 42 year old Georgian mob boss and 35 others, mostly Georgian nationals, have been arrested in Madrid, Basque Country, Valencia and other places in Spain on Friday, in a raid classified by the EUROPOL as ‘the most important development
Former defense minister charged with appropriation of property
TBILISI, DFWatch–Georgia’s Prosecutor General’s Office on Thursday charged a former defense minister with appropriation of property from private persons during his time in office.
The Prosecutor General’s Office said Davit Kezerashvili in August, 2010,
Georgian volunteer soldier reported dead in Ukraine
TBILISI, DFWatch–A Georgian, who was fighting for Ukraine in Mariupol, has been reported dead.
The death of Konstantine (Kote) Lashkhia has not yet been officially confirmed. Rustavi 2 reported it based on information from Davit Makashvili, who is also