TBILISI, DFWatch–Vladimer Papava, the rector of Tbilisi State University (TSU), resigned Wednesday, but denied that he had done so because of pressure.
“A lot of things influenced this decision. Their hunger strike and your demands, but many other things,” Vladimer Papava said.
TBILISI, DFWatch–The academic council at Tbilisi State University (TSU) has started impeachment procedures against the rector after a meeting with members of the student’s union (Tvitmmartveloba).
Classes were resumed Friday at TSU after more than a week of conflict
TBILISI, DFWatch–On the fifth day of protests, two opposing student groups continue to occupy a building at Tbilisi State University.
Both groups grew increasingly frustrated with a decision by police not to allow anyone to enter the building except accredited journalists.
Ukraine has garnered the world’s attention as a country facing a myriad of complex challenges, among which economic problems play a significant role. The corruption-stricken government of Ukraine is reminiscent of Georgia in the beginning of the 21st century,
TBILISI, DFWatch–Vladimer Papava, an economics professor who was economy minister during President Shevardnadze in the 1990s, has been elected as rector of Tbilisi State University.
Papava was supported by ten of the board’s 12 members, the remaining two voted for Irma
