Sunday, December 7, 2025

Man hunt as two of Abkhaz leader's guard dies in ambush

One of the five cars in Ankvab's motorcade was completely burnt out in the firefight. Abkhazian police are now using helicopters in their search for the attackers.

TBILISI, DFWatch – This morning’s roadside ambush has left one of de facto Abkhazian president Alexander Ankvab’s bodyguards dead, and authorities are now using helicopters to hunt down the attackers.

The attack happened at 08:25 in the morning Moscow time. News

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Three Georgian soldiers die in Afghanistan

The three died as the vehicle they were driving in exploded. President Saakashvili visited the camp in Helmand province just two days ago.

TBILISI, DFWatch – Three Georgian soldiers have died in Afghanistan, according to Georgia’s Defense Minister. The country has now lost a total of fifteen soldiers in the ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) mission.

“The military servicemen died while they were

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Georgian accused of 2007 plot released on bail

Georgian authorities accuse Valeri Gelbakhiani of trying to foment unrest and bribe officials during an opposition campaign figureheaded by Badri Patarkatsishvili in 2007. (Photo: Interpressnews.)

TBILISI, DFWatch – The former member of parliament accused of planning a coup d’état in 2007 was released on bail.

Georgian authorities accuse Valeri Gelbakhiani of having hatched the plot together with Badri Patarkatsishvili, a now deceased billionaire who owned

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Georgian election watchdog wishes it had retroactive powers

Natia Mogeladze's party finance unit almost were given internationally banned retroactive powers last December in what parliamentarians said was an editing error, but has nonethesame carried out a retroactive investigation which found two instances of party donations which would have been illegal today, but weren't when they took place. (Photo: Interpressnews.)

TBILISI, DFWatch – As a new chapter unfolded in the saga about Georgia’s party finance reform, the Chamber of Control Monday made a request which seemed an implicit criticism of its critics.

The CoC was given retroactive powers in a reform last December, but since such

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Ivanishvili goes one step further on uncertain opposition path

Tentatively terming himself 'head' of the political coalition, Georgian opposition financier Bidzina Ivanishvili today presented the main politicians who will be working with him in the coming election campaign. (Photo: Interpressnews.)

TBILISI, DFWatch – Georgian billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili Tuesday took his movement one step further to becoming a full-fledged party, but stopped short of assuming leadership.

Ivanishvili’s citizenship was revoked by President Mikheil Saakashvili at the

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Georgia's Saakashvili to unveil new combat vehicle

Georgia's leader Mikheil Saakashvili awarded five medals as he made a surprise visited to his country's troops in Afghanistan, also promising to unveil a new combat vehicle Georgia has developed.

TBILISI, DFWatch – Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili promised to this week unveil a new combat vehicle his country has developed called ‘Lazika’.

The president said this in a speech February 20 during a surprise visit to his country’s soldiers stationed in

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Saakashvili claims the U.S. is to strengthen Georgia's military

The Georgian President Monday made a surprise visit to his country's contingent in Afghanistan. Later this year, Georgia will send an additional batallion, which will make it the largest non-NATO contributor to ISAF with around 1 700 troops.

TBILISI, DFWatch – Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili said during a visit to Afghanistan that the United States will help Georgia to defend its territory.

The president was addressing Georgian soldiers in the ISAF mission at a military base in Helmand province.

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Britain's Georgia ambassador visits breakaway Abkhazia

Britain's ambassador to Georgia Judith Gough visited breakaway Abkhazia to discuss cultural cooperation. (Embassy photo.)

 

TBILISI, DFWatch – The United Kingdom’s ambassador to Georgia, Judith Gough, Monday visisted Abkhazia, one of two breakaway regions.

Ambassador Gough was travelling together with Regional Adviser Claire Delassard and Political Affairs Counsellor James Gallagher.

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