http://georgiatimes.info/?lang=enGeorgiaTimes.infohttp://www.georgiatimes.info/pix/logo100en.gifhttp://georgiatimes.info/?lang=enhttp://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/32411.htmlThe Georgian opposition seems to live according to a cyclic people’s calendar. In spring, the calendar orders to demand early resignation of the country’s government and the new presidential and parliamentarian elections. The government provides enough reasons for that. Imedi’s scandalous broadcast about Russia’s attack against Georgia became the last straw in this season. Several parties that have consolidated around Zurab Nogaideli into National Council speak for the peaceful change of the government.Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:34:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/32340.htmlThe Mayor’s Office of Tskhinval did not allow the citizens who are not satisfied with the slow rate of the dwellings rehabilitation to hold any meetings. However, the initiators of the action are still intended to bring the people into the streets and obviously demand the resignation of President Eduard Kokoity. The authorities have already made it clear that they are not going to allow any disorder and grew suspicious of the opposition’s connections with the Georgian special services. Both parties are rather determined, so anything may be expected on March 21. GeorgiaTimes tried to figure out the reasons of the confrontation.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:52:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/32156.htmlThe Georgian opposition is trying to set up a dialogue with Moscow. Meanwhile, the Russian critics from the Kremlin started frequenting Tbilisi. It is notable that the marginal opposition was the first to rush to “make friends” with the Georgian authorities. Since the beginning of the war with South Ossetia, Mikhail Saakashvili has been supported by former advisor to the Russian president and his current vehement opponent Andrey Illarionov. He was joined by Oleg Pamphilov, Yulia Latynina, Vladimir Bukovskiy and Valeria Novodvorskaya. Besides, leader of the United Civil Front Garry Kasparov arrived in Georgia yesterday. What for?Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:27:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/32052.htmlPolitical analysts in Russia and Georgia provide different opinions on the Imedi broadcast from the point of view of its contents. In Moscow, the report was taken as a provocative action, while in Tbilisi some people consider a scenario of the Russian attack like this to be quite possible. Both the Russian and the Georgian political analysts share the only idea that the political strategists failed to reach all the set purposes.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:39:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/31990.htmlOne of these days, Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk has visited Georgia. He discussed the issues of cooperation of the two countries in the fields of economy, energy, transport and tourism with the republican government. GeorgiaTimes correspondent has discussed the common points between Tbilisi and Warsaw, as well as the prospects of the Georgian-Polish dialogue, with the Russian and Georgian political analysts.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:59:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/31866.htmlThe Georgian government is going to pass a drugs test at the suggestion of the parliamentary opposition. President Mikhail Saakashvili expressed his readiness to be the first to submit to a hair test, just like in the times when he was Minister of Justice. The humiliating and extravagant way to show that the leader of the country is concerned about the social problem was commented upon by the Georgian and Russian experts.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:36:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/31798.htmlIt looks like the epoch of solid friendship between Tbilisi and Kiev is drawing to an end. Ukraine’s new president Viktor Yanukovich is expected to change the anti-Russian policies the republic has been pursuing with Yushenko. Ukraine-Georgia cool-down will most severely reflect on defense cooperation between the countries. Media have got hold of the information that the post of Ukrspetsexport CEO in charge of arms supply to Tbilisi can be offered to Valery Konovalyuk, a member of the Party of Regions, one of the toughest critics of military aid to Saakashvili regime.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:59:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/31737.htmlAccording to the Georgian opposition, Mikhail Saakashvili continues seeking contacts with the Kremlin. After the president’s uncle Temur Alasania’s visits to Moscow, the mediate powers were delegated to President of Armenia Serge Sargsyan. GeorgiaTimes interlocutors are commenting upon the prospects of the Armenian diplomacy.Tue, 9 Mar 2010 23:37:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/31676.htmlGeorgia’s second politician was greatly honored to be received in Moscow. Ex “Rose revolutionist” Nino Burdzhanadze met with United Russia leader, PM Vladimir Putin. The talks were held behind closed doors rousing hopes in the guest’s heart that Russian-Georgian confrontation could be overcome. GeorgiaTimes’ interlocutors in Tbilisi and Moscow discuss the meaning of Kremlin’s cooperation with Georgian opposition.Mon, 8 Mar 2010 21:44:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/31646.htmlFirst President of Abkhazia Vladislav Ardzinba has died in a Moscow hospital. He was 64 years old. His life started in a family of teachers and ended with a great lesson for Georgia. A history professor, he led the people of his country through the hard times and witnessed the complete manifestation of his dream, that is, the revival of Abkhazia’s independence at the end of his life. The role of this person in the contemporary history was estimated by the interlocutors of GeorgiaTimes.Fri, 5 Mar 2010 13:57:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/31558.htmlThe elected President of Ukraine Victor Yanukovitch has stated that the possibility of recognizing the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia is not on the agenda so far. He explained his position by non-acceptance of the double-standard policy, which most negatively affects the territories with the frozen conflicts. What does Yanukovitch’s statement mean from the standpoint of Ukraine’s future policy line and the prospects of cooperation between Kiev and Moscow? The question was discussed by GeorgiaTimes and Russian political analysts.Thu, 4 Mar 2010 09:05:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/31496.htmlA trade union rally was held in Tbilisi without much fuss. Economic demands of employees were outshone by the change in pre-election configuration of the opposition. What role trade unions play in the country’s policy in light of coming local elections and which politicians reckon with their opinion was what GeorgiaTimes correspondent tried to find out.Tue, 2 Mar 2010 22:43:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/31430.htmlThe Russian expatriate community of the Georgian Armenians is promoting a new initiative. The community proposed to solve the problems of their relatives staying in Georgia by establishing the Javakh autonomous region. GeorgiaTimes tried to find out whether this issue is urgent for the national minority in Georgia and what kind of situation such demands may lead to in the country that has just lost two former autonomies.Mon, 1 Mar 2010 23:27:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/31275.htmlRussian Ministry of Defense thinks that in case of a new assault on adjacent states Georgia will sustain a more crushing defeat, as stated by Nikolay Makarov, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces. The general also believes that all is possible with Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili. GeorgiaTimes correspondent discussed likeliness of August 2008 repetition with Russian politologists and military experts.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:26:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/31185.htmlTo Victory, a new party embracing supporters of late businessman Badri Patarkatsishvil will be established in Georgia soon. According to lawyer Shalva Khachapuridze, the party won’t run in local elections but will urge for early presidential and parliamentary election instead. Among first initiatives of the new political movement is the opening of a memorial to victims of Saakashvili regime. GeorgiaTimes correspondent discussed the party’s prospects with Georgian politicians and politologists.Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:29:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/30971.htmlRecently Russian President Dmitry Medvedev confirmed his refusal to have any contacts with Georgian leader Mikheil Saakashvili in charge of the August attack on South Ossetia. According to Medvedev Moscow and Tbilisi will sooner or later return to normal full-fledged relations but he personally will not deal with the president of Georgia. GeorgiaTimes correspondent asked politologists and experts to evaluate this act by Russian leadership as well as prospects of future cooperation between Russia and Georgia.Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:06:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/30901.htmlThe 2014 Olympic Games are facing an ecological catastrophe. In the opinion of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the construction process in Sochi has got from under the environmental groups’ control. The ecological experts were supported by the Georgians who have got their own bone to pick with the Russian government. The experts try to forecast the outcome of the confrontation.Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:11:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/30829.htmlThe International Monetary Fund mission presented a statement on economic situation in Georgia claiming the republic’s break through the first wave of the economic crisis. According to the experts the country’s banking sector has returned to profit though Georgia is still strongly dependent on foreign investments. GeorgiaTimes correspondent discussed validity of IMF’s conclusions with politologists and economists.Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:15:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/30770.htmlTbilisi 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.Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:10:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/30711.htmlAnkara 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.Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:11:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/30673.htmlTomorrow 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.Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:53:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/30575.htmlToday, 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.Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:30:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/30512.htmlToday, 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.Tue, 9 Feb 2010 23:37:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/30383.htmlThe 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?Fri, 5 Feb 2010 23:27:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/30291.htmlDespite 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.Thu, 4 Feb 2010 15:12:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/30254.htmlLast 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?Wed, 3 Feb 2010 23:26:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/30170.htmlAn 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?Tue, 2 Feb 2010 22:38:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/30137.htmlAt the end of last week, the US State Secretary Hillary Clinton stated that Washington is calling upon Moscow to respect the obligations undertaken in the context of the cease-fire agreement and refused to accept Russia’s arguments as to the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. On his part, President of Georgia Mikhail Saakashvili took Clinton’s statement as her definite and unchanged position and support. Does the speech of the State Secretary mean that the United States are again placing their stake on Georgia in the Caucasus confrontation? GeorgiaTimes correspondent discussed the issue with the Russian political analysts and experts.Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:33:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/29913.htmlAn annual European gas exhibition has been opened in Vienna. According to member of the board of the Austrian OMV oil-and-gas group of companies Werner Auli, the Azerbaijani and Iranian gas for Nabucco project, which is planned as an alternative of the European gas supplied through the Russian gas pipelines, will, anyway, make it profitable. GeorgiaTimes correspondent discussed the prospects of the Nabucco project with the Russian political analysts.Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:51:00 +0300http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/interview/29838.htmlOne of these days, leader of the oppositional Movement for Fair Georgia Zurab Nogaideli stated that the main purpose of the coming visit to Moscow in February will be the signing of the joint party agreement on cooperation with the United Russia. According to him, it is time to stop the senseless confrontation with Russia and establish friendly or, at least, normal relationship, without which one cannot solve the issue of communication between Tbilisi, Abkhazia and South Ossetia. GeorgiaTimes correspondent discussed the prospects of cooperation between the two parties with the political analysts and experts of Russia and Georgia.Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:47:00 +0300