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It would be good to obtain the minimum 2009-11-06 10:01 Pensions in Georgia are going to grow by another five laris. Gradually, the government is bringing to life its promise of enlarging the pension benefit up to 100 dollars. However, there is a problem: during the implementation of the poverty-fighting program, this level fell behind the cost of living again because of inflation. The Georgian opposition believes that the five-laris escalation is simply another "lot of opium" for the people.

Tales about “associated membership” 2009-11-05 15:10 A year and a half ago, the post-Soviet territory countries started talking about the prospect of EU membership. The notion of "associated membership" sprung almost immediately; it was supposed to confirm the right of a state for a bright future as part of European Union. Six countries started seeking this status with joining the Eastern Partnership project. In the context of the project, Tbilisi is preparing a "personal" project of "associated agreement" with Brussels.

Fight for Mayor’s seat 2009-11-03 14:32 This Saturday the Georgian opposition is planning a protest action. Though everyone in Georgia is sure it's not the right time for street politics now. The demonstration is most probably a tribute to tradition. In reality the opposition has hurled all effort into the local election. But even here the situation is ridiculously familiar. Almost all opposition parties are going to nominate their candidates for the post of Tbilisi mayor. Meanwhile opposition figures keep discussing unification.

Chakhalyan remains prisoner for other people’s education 2009-11-03 10:02 The Georgian Court of Appeal upheld the verdict in respect of Javakh activist Vahagn Chakhalyan sentenced for 10 years of imprisonment. The case was thoroughly watched by observer of Coordination Council of Armenian Organizations of France. However, the breaches of human rights were never cured. By all means, Georgia decided to keep the Armenian behind the bars for the education of those who might venture to assert the rights of national minorities.

Kids in charge of “devilry” 2009-11-02 16:51 Georgian authorities are trying their best to prove they have nothing to do with the insulting Internet videos against the Catholicos Patriarch that resulted in initiation of a criminal case after massive protest rallies. The investigation revealed the authors of the videos - a school boy and a student. They will be in charge of the anti-church campaign in Georgia.

Nogaideli: We need a dialogue with Russia without any preconditions 2009-10-29 23:00 The Georgian oppositional activists have been talking about the necessity of mending relationship with Russia for more than a year already. However, just like the ruling majority representatives, they prefer to pay visits across the waters. Leader of the oppositional Movement for Fair Georgia Zurab Nogaideli was the first one to venture to arrive to the Russian capital after the August events. He answered the questions of the GeorgiaTimes correspondent.

What should rebellious Georgians beware? 2009-10-29 16:25 There is just little time left before the 6th anniversary of the Rose Revolution celebrated on November 23 as the birthday of young democracy. However over this time the image of the “beacon of democracy” has considerably decayed. Well, let’s not digress for it turns out there is no national security concept in the country. Sounds somewhat paradoxical but it’s a fact.

EU: no punishment and no approval for Georgia 2009-10-27 23:38 The first session of Georgia-EU Association Council was held after publication of Tagliavini’s report. After Mikheil Saakashvili’s attack on Tskhinval was recognized as a violation of international law the attitude to the aggressor country should have been changed. However officially Europe hasn’t condemned Georgia.

Political Zugzwang 2009-10-26 23:28 Konstantin Gamsakhurdia, the Freedom party leader decided to return to parliament. Today the parliamentary bureau is considering restoration of his deputy mandate. Rumors are that two more oppositionists are ready to continue their work in the country’s supreme legislative body. So it’s United National Movement winning this round, isn’t it?

Tbilisi in search of “Russian traces” again 2009-10-26 14:59 The Georgian parliamentarians are eager to dot all the “i”s in Georgia’s contemporary history and gain insight into the life of the first President Zviad Gamsakhurdia. Former President Eduard Shevardnadze agreed to answer the questions of the parliament commission. One of his sons Georgiy has already mentioned the presence of a “Russian trace” in his father’s death. The GeorgiaTimes correspondent got in touch with the initiator of commission establishment Jondi Bagaturia and the first president’s elder son Konstantin (see photo) to discuss the matter.