Sukhum and Tskinval in the Georgian interpretation 2010-02-15 23:10 Tbilisi decided to use the visit paid by the Dutch delegation for the realization of its idйe fixe. The idea is to fix such terms as “occupation” and “ethnic cleansing” in respect of Abkhazia and South Ossetia in the international documents. Will the west adopt the Georgian interpretation of the current events? GeorgiaTimes tried to find out the opinion of the Russian delegates.

Will Turkey take up Georgian plan? 2010-02-15 09:11 Ankara is playing its own game in Caucasus. Georgia, Russia and Abkhazia are only left to wonder which partner Turkey will select to match its interests at the most. Recently Tbilisi suggested that Turks take part in Georgia’s new strategy on reintegration of breakaway territories. Will Turkey agree to that with its representatives attending Abkhaz President Sergey Bagapsh’s inauguration? GeorgiaTimes asked Russian and Georgian experts about it.

Abkhazia: what to expect in the next 4 years 2010-02-12 13:53 Tomorrow Abkhazia’s State Philarmonic Hall will host President Sergey Bagapsh’s second inauguration. Representatives of the Russian president’s administration and Russian Central Election Commission as well as guests from republics of North Caucasus, Transdniestria, South Ossetia and members of Abkhaz diaspora in Turkey, ambassadors of Nicaragua, Venezuela and Russia are expected to come to the Abkhaz capital. GeorgiaTimes correspondent talked to Russian politologists about Bagapsh’s role in the life of Abkhazia, his political activities and prospects of Sukhum-Moscow and Sukhum-Tbilisi relations.

Aliens in Europe 2010-02-11 09:30 Today, another deportation of the Georgian citizens from Poland will be realized with a special Warsaw-Tbilisi flight. 13 people are coming back home, including those whom the Polish authorities denied shelter. Several more Georgia citizens are waiting for the deportation. Despite the fact that the Georgian authorities are not expecting the mass return of their citizens from Poland, there are no less than four thousand migrants in the country at the moment. GeorgiaTimes correspondent discussed the problems of those people with the representatives of the Georgian authorities, non-governmental organizations and political analysts.

Russian-Georgian party cooperation 2010-02-09 23:37 Today, in Moscow, United Russia signed an agreement with the oppositional Movement for Fair Georgia headed by former Prime Minister Zurab Nogaideli. The document implies exchanging the experience in political building. The agreement is expected to be followed by certain protocols, where real steps will be discussed within the current year. GeorgiaTimes correspondent discussed what kind of effect the document will produce in Tbilisi and Moscow, as well as the prospects of further cooperation, with the representatives of United Russia and Movement for Fair Georgia.

Is Saakashvili ready to rewrite Constitution? 2010-02-05 23:27 The West urges Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili to significantly amend the constitution. According to Gianni Buchicchio, the Council of Europe’s Venice Commission president, presidential powers must be reduced in order to balance all power branches. Besides the commission’s experts also advocate liberalization of the law on manifestations. Will Saakashvili follow these recommendations?

GUAM: to be or not to be? 2010-02-04 15:12 Despite the decision taken by GUAM member states comprising Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Moldavia on creation of a joint plan of development, the bloc’s viability is doubted by many. Recently Viktor Yanukovich, a candidate to the post of President of Ukraine heading the Party of Regions called GUAM’s activity out-of-date. GeorgiaTimes correspondent discussed prospects of this alliance with Russian politologists.

Will Vashadze pay for his Russian citizenship? 2010-02-03 23:26 Last week Eurasian Youth Union called on the Investigatory Committee at the Prosecutor's Office (ICPO) to initiate a criminal case against Georgian FM Grigol Vashadze, still a citizen of Russia. According to the organization Vashadze made statements and carried out activities that constitute a crime stipulating responsibility under the following articles: “Humiliation of honor and dignity” and “Fomentation of interethnic strife”. The Investigatory Committee accepted the application for consideration but will there be any direct actions against Georgian FM?

Georgia: a battle for the old fighters 2010-02-02 22:38 An action against “social injustice and suppression” was held in front of the Georgian parliament today. It was organized by leader of the Kartuli Dasi party Jondi Bagaturia and was held by the Georgian pensioners. The parliamentarian demands that the authorities should increase the amount of pension up to the living minimum wage of 150 laris and provide the pensioners with medical insurance. Will the current authorities hear Bagaturia’s appeal?