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Ivanishvili considers tearing down 'ugly' new buildings

The construction work in Rike Park in Old Tbilisi has been controversial and some buildings may now be torn down. (Interpressnews.)

TBILISI, DFWatch — In Georgia, the prime minster and the president have clashed over what to do with newly built and half finished buildings.

During President Saakashvili’s rule, modern complexes have popped up around the capital Tbilisi and in other towns

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Friend of Tbilisi Mayor released on bail

Giorgi Kelbakiani, Georgia director of Scandinavian construction giant NCC, is charged with money laundering. (IPN.)

TBILISI, DFWatch — A friend of the Tbilisi Mayor suspected of money laundering was today released on a USD 90 000 bail for 30 days.

Giorgi Kelbakiani, Georgia Director of the construction company NCC, and Archil Chigogava, Financial Director of the same company

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Money laundering charges against friend of Tbilisi mayor

Giorgi Kelbakiani, a friend of Tbilisi Mayor Gigi Ugulava, is charged with money laundering. (IPN.)

TBILISI, DFWatch — A friend of the Tbilisi mayor who is co-owner and director of a large construction company was yesterday detained accused of money laundering.

Giorgi Kelbakiani, who owns 70 percent of the shares in, and is director of NCC Ltd, was detained

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