Vladimir Sanakoyev's "Kokoity Fandarast" campaign now has a theme song-and a music video. Have you seen the video for the "Kokoity Fandarast" song? Do you think the music and lyrics are effective campaign tools? Can this anti-Kokoity movement win real support from Ossetians? (view responses)
US Dollar - 1.6644
Euro - 2.2323
Pound Sterling - 3.2849
Swiss Franc - 1.3775

Monday, August 20
Day - Scattered Clouds.
High: 77° F. / 25° C.
Night - Scattered Clouds.
Low: 55° F. / 13° C.
Tuesday, August 21
Day - Scattered Clouds.
High: 82° F. / 28° C.
Night - Scattered Clouds.
Low: 51° F. / 11° C.
Wednesday, August 22
Day - Chance of Rain.
High: 80° F. / 27° C.
Night - Scattered Clouds.
Low: 51° F. / 11° C.

Russian experts say evidence against Tbilisi in missile investigation Russia's delegation of experts says the evidence does not bear out Tbilisi's claims about the August 6 missile incident in a report which Georgian officials clearly expected and quickly dismissed. (more)
Anti-Kokoity campaign takes its message deep into the conflict zone A political campaign to depose de facto South Ossetian president Eduard Kokoity rallied just half a kilometer north of the secessionist capital of Tskhinvali this weekend. (more)
US call for international monitoring of Roki Tunnel is 'absurd', says Moscow
US calls for international monitoring of the Roki Tunnel, which connects breakaway South Ossetia with Russia, were slammed by authorities on either end of the border passage. (more)
News in Brief

Wasn't us, Russian delegation claims. Tbilisi needs to show the world it was
The Russian team of experts, unsurprisingly, has failed to implicate their country in the Tsitelubani missile affair. Tbilisi is rightfully blowing past the team's 'findings.' The administration must now keep on the diplomatic offensive, internationalizing both the investigation and the response to Russian-made missiles plowing up dirt in its countryside. (more)


BTC capacity upped in anticipation of more Kazakhstani oil
The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline now has a capacity of one million barrels a day, or about 50 million tons a year. More capacity increases are planned, according to recent BP Azerbaijan statements. (more)
State leases Georgian Railway management rights to British company
Management rights for state-owned Georgian Railway are to be leased out for 89 years to the British company Parkfield, announced Minister of Economic Development Giorgi Arveladze on August 16. (more)
Wine tasting and market raiding as state tries to polish wine industry's image
The Ministry of Agriculture publicized a tasting of Georgian wines August 16, conducted by a 36-member committee newly-formed for that purpose. The commission, composed of certified wine tasters, will grant holographic seals of approval to Georgian wines they feel are up to snuff. (more)


Press scanner
Today in history
Birthdays
Georgian words of the day