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N264 (93) Thursday, June 16th, 2005

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Government, Embattled Trade Unions at Odds

While head of the embattled Georgian trade unions Irakli Tugushi is attending the congress of world free trade unions in Japan, his deputy Lasha Chichinadze has held a press conference . . .

The Mess Goes On at Maternity House No. 4

The strike that began at Tbilisi’s Koridze Maternity House No. 4 has resumed again. Gynecologist-obstetricians and postnatal doctors are demanding the unconditional resignation of Head Doctor Dali Gabidzashvili and the . . .

Tbilisi Budget Discussed in Likani

Members of the Tbilisi Sakrebulo [city council] and the City Government returned back from Likani yesterday after four days of work. The 2005 municipal budget project was discussed on the . . .

Road Payments �Pavements� and Street Lighting:

�Tbilisi has the worst roads that money can buy!�

The City Works Department of the Mayor�s Office received the lion�s share of Tbilisi budget allocations this year � 98 million 760 thousand lari. From this amount 77 million 590 . . .

“Illogical and Fearful Thinking Parliament” Explains MP “Yes Men” and narrowly defined voting record of Majority

The Georgian parliament will soon discuss the issue of amending the law on the Capital City. On the table are two draft proposals. The parliamentary majority presented one draft prepared . . .

GWS – First and Recognized

“Strive for perfection in whatever you do. Take the best as your model and do it better. If there is no better – create one.” This is the motto of . . .

Vital “Barakhlovka” by Dry Bridge

Almost half a century ago . . .

Turning Dreams into Bricks and Mortar

Extrapolate Architectural Meaning!

“Why not?” The answer lies with Zurab Chiaberashvili, mayor of Tbilisi, and many of the guests at Badri Patarkatsishvili’s residence. The occasion was a visit to the president of the . . .

New Fishing Law

There is currently no legislation in Georgia that regulates commercial fishing. The closest are a few laws that touch upon the issue from an environmental protection standpoint. A technical assistance . . .

Saakashvili’s Promised Roads Improvements Hefty road contracts and who stands in the background?

“This machine will not stop while I am president of this country; the problem of roads will be solved once and for all,” Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili said while visiting . . .

Saakashvili’s Promised Roads Improvements Hefty road contracts and who stands in the background?

“This machine will not stop while I am president of this country; the problem of roads will be solved once and for all,” Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili said while visiting . . .

Protest at UN Office

“Save us from discrimination” and “Carry out your resolutions” – with these slogans disabled citizens held a protest in front of the United Nations office in Tbilisi on April 25. . . .

Tbilisi Municipality Buys New Cars to Save Money

Tbilisi Mayor’s Office is updating fleet of autos under the claim that it is a move to save taxpayers money, approximately 250,000 GEL in transport and petrol. Twenty-nine officials of . . .

From Street to Street Again

Street vending was forbidden for a year, but this law was never enforced anyway. The patrol dispersed outdoor vendors once more at the Station Square vicinity and near the Gotsiridze . . .

History and Problems of One Museum

May 18 was International Museum Day, and attendance was free in every museum. The Ilia Chavchavadze Memorial Museum of Literature is among the institutes that joined in the celebration. Located . . .

Registration of Homeless Children Starts

After the Gldani reception-distributor center stopped working, all data on homeless children was lost. Now a new inspection has started working registering homeless children. According to Giorgi Papava, the head . . .