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2013-02-12
MIA Clarifies Procedural Laws to the Tbilisi Mayor
MIA replied to the statement of Gigi Ugulava, Tbilisi Mayor and news agency Interpresnews published full text of this statement.
2013-02-11
Trade Unions Notes on Draft-Amendments to the Labor Code
Georgian Confederation of Trade Unions presented notes and recommendations on draft- amendments to the Labor Code for nongovernmental organizations.
2013-02-11
Police Warn Tbilisi Mayor over Questioning
After Tbilisi Mayor Gigi Ugulava refused to appear before the police for questioning “as a witness” in connection to scuffles that broke out outside the National Library on February 8, the Interior Ministry warned on Monday that “coercive measures” might be applied.
2013-02-11
Recommendations to Prime-Minister for Transparency of State Bodies
On February 5, eighteen NGOs submitted their recommendations on the action plan of the Open Government Partnership to Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili.
2013-02-08
Photos of Dishonest Customers in Goodwill Supermarket – Does It Breach Their Rights?
“According to my information, photos of the people, who had stolen products from supermarkets at different times, are hanging in several supermarkets in Tbilisi. I think it is incorrect of them… I wonder what your opinion, as a human rights organization, is about this fact,” a citizen sent this letter to the email of Human Rights Center several days ago.
2013-02-08
Investigation against Gia Tortladze
Investigative service of the Ministry of Finance started investigation against Gia Trotladze on the alienation of state property; Gia Tortladze was member of the previous convocation parliament and is head of the De-occupation Center. Head of public relation department at the investigative service Natia Sukhiashvili made the statement at the special briefing on February 7.
2013-02-08
Human Rights Center to Monitor Trials on Former Senior Governmental Officials
How the detention process of former senior officials is going on; whether political motivation is detected in it and will the new initiative about court juries make the discussion of the cases on former senior officials more transparent – www.humanrights.ge interviewed executive director of Human Rights Center Aleko Tskitishvili about post-election legal environment in the country and detention of former senior officials. He said Human Rights Center starts implementation of a new project, in the frame of what Center’s lawyers and journalists will monitor trials held on the cases of former senior officials.
2013-02-08
“We Have Been Looking for Water All These Years” –Problem of Water in Didi Liakhvi Gorge
Main problem of the Georgian villages in the lower part of the Didi Liakhvi Gorge is water supply which was allegedly resolved two years ago. However, only three villages (partly) enjoy the water distribution system that was arranged by EU funding in the Zemo Nikozi village. As for other villages, they still face irrigation water problem. Locals hope soon this problem will be positively resolved.
2013-02-07
How Secure is Customers’ Data in Telecommunication Companies?
Transparency of the ownership of telecommunication companies and security of the customers’ data - aforesaid two issues have been distinguished in the course of discussion.
2013-02-07
PM Rules Out Trade-Off on Constitutional Changes with UNM
PM Bidzina Ivanishvili said on Tuesday that his Georgian Dream (GD) coalition will not engage in political horse trading with President Saakashvili’s UNM party over constitutional amendments.
2013-02-06
What Happened with “Guria Regeneration Foundation”
In December of 2011, during his visit in Guria region, President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili announced about establishment of the Guria Regeneration Foundation and nominated Ramaz Nikolaishvili, Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure to be head of the Foundation.
2013-02-06
Venice Commission President Sums Up Georgia Visit
The Council of Europe’s advisory body for legal affairs, Venice Commission, may appoint a liaison officer in Georgia as country’s new authorities prepare for launch of a process for major constitutional overhaul.
2013-02-04
Noise about Adjara Supreme Election Commission
Representatives of the Adjara based nongovernmental organizations protest the January 29 decision of the Adjara Supreme Council, according to which rule of staffing the Supreme Election Commission (SEC) is to be changed. NGOs claim these amendments are politically motivated and ask the chairman of the Adjara government not to sign the adopted amendments in hurry.
2013-02-04
Assembly of Georgian Dream Failed in Khoni
On January 28, Assembly of the Georgian Dream was scheduled in Khoni, where chairman of the district organization was to be elected. However, the meeting was canceled.
2013-02-01
Investigation Started into Incident in the Georgian Wrestling Federation
Investigation started into the incident of January 30 in the Georgian Wrestling Federation, when Federation President Luka Kurtanidze physically assaulted Vice-president Temur Kazarashvili and veteran wrestler Raid Abramishvili. According to the MIA, criminal case was launched under Article 120 Part I of the Criminal Code of Georgia.
2013-02-01
Human Rights Watch: “Government of Georgia Should Make Human Rights Priority”
Georgia’s new government needs to rectify the troubling human rights problems it inherited, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2013. In addressing past abuses, the government should avoid politically motivated prosecutions, ensure public scrutiny of its actions, and make the worst abuses a top priority.
2013-02-01
Reconstruction of Stadium Suspended, Senior Officials of the Municipal Government Summoned to Interrogation
When visiting Guria region in summer of 2012, President Mikheil Saakashvili said it would be renaissance year for the region. And the process was to start with the reconstruction of the playground for the Lanchkhuti football club Guria. That-time Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure Ramaz Nikolaishvili said the reconstruction would start soon and it would place 22 000 spectators.
2013-02-01
Former Employee of the Sport Ministry Said She Was Sacked for Gender
“They requested me to quit job claiming a woman cannot be a director of a public law legal entity,” said former director of the Children and Youth National Center Tatia Eliadze.
2013-02-01
European Court passes three more guilty verdicts against Georgia
European Court of Human Rights passed guilty verdicts on Georgian state in three cases. They are: “Jashi vs Georgia,” “Jeladze vs Georgia” and “Baisuev and Anzorov vs Georgia.” In the first two cases the ECHR concluded violation of the Article III of the European Convention on Human Rights (torture, inhuman and degrading treatment) and violation of the Article V Part 2 of the Convention (right to liberty and security). All three cases were sent to the European Court of Human Rights by Human Rights House Tbilisi member local nongovernmental organization Article 42 of the Constitution.
2013-02-01
GYLA Responds to the Dismissal from Work of Municipal Public Servants, Neli Sakuashvili and Mino Maisuradze
Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA) has been monitoring the developments unfolding at local self-government agencies. A group of problems that has been evident recently is related to dismissals of municipality public servants. It has been reported that dismissals have been based on letters of resignation; however, it must be addressed whether these letters have been written willingly or as a result of psychological pressure or any other illegal action by officials.
OTHER NEWS
Chairman of Parliament Talked About the Activities Security Members
Ministry of Internal Affairs Is Going To Buy Supervisory Videos Carrying On Bodies
Instances of pressure exerted on individuals detained on the Case of the Ministry of Agriculture need to be investigated
Trial on Former Head of Kakheti CSD Laliashvili
Cars of Eco-Migrants from Tsalka Fined
Archive
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Historic Review of Georgian Political Advertisement
In 2005, American researchers estimated that political advertisements on TV have short (two-week) impact on voters. But the result is so rapid andDetailed...
Pre-election Advertisement Promises
Quality and Purpose of Political Advertisements
EDITORIAL
Human Rights Center to Monitor Trials on Former Senior Governmental Officials
How the detention process of former senior officials is going on; whether political motivation is detected in it and will the new initiativeDetailed...
As a result of international oppression, State Audit Office and National Bureau of Enforcement postponed the repressions
The August war- who is guilty?
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How do you think, did the political prisoners, released by the Parliament of Georgia short time ago, deserve freedom?