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NATO ‘watching carefully’ as Russian FM defends peacekeeper reinforcement

The international community has expressed concern at Russia’s decision to increase its peacekeeping presence in Abkhazia, as Tbilisi branded it a “continuation of Soviet diplomacy.” (more)

Opposition want crackdown on alleged political pressure

The nine-party opposition coalition says the government must meet three demands, including a crackdown on political intimidation, if Georgia is to run a fair parliamentary election this month. (more)

Locals speculate arson to blame for wildfire

Firefighters put out a forest fire in a southwestern Georgian region on April 29, and some locals suggest the blaze was intentionally set. (more)

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Fair elections, crucial and promised, are in the government’s hands

Russia’s decision to send another thousand troops into Abkhazia pushed election campaign coverage off Georgian television screens for a day, but this month’s parliamentary elections are as critical as ever. (more)

Russian natural gas price to increase

Georgia, along with some other CIS countries, will pay a higher price for Russian natural gas from 2009 onwards. (more)

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TSU rector Giorgi Khubua participates in higher education summit in Washington” (more)
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