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Friday, December 7 2007, #234 (1501)

Ruling on Imedi TV to take effect today

On December 6, Imedi TV officials accused the government of deliberately drawing out the process of lifting broadcast restrictions on the station, after it emerged that technical staff would not be allowed on the premises until today, when a court ruling unfreezing Imedi’s assets comes into force. (more)

PACE rapporteur meets opposition

Opposition leaders voiced their concerns regarding the upcoming presidential election at a meeting with Matyas Eorsi, a co-rapporteur from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), on December 6. (more)

Presidential field dwindles to 13

As it became clear yesterday that just 13 candidates remain in the race to become the next president of Georgia at the snap elections on January 5, the Georgian Public Broadcaster announced it was planning twice-weekly televised presidential debates as the contest hots up. (more)

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In your opinion, when Imedi TV restarts broadcasting, will the necessary conditions for fair election campaigning be in place?
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Friday, December 7
Day - Overcast.
High: 37° F. / 3° C.
Night - Overcast.
Low: 33° F. / 1° C.
Saturday, December 8
Day - Partly Cloudy.
High: 42° F. / 6° C.
Night - Scattered Clouds.
Low: 33° F. / 1° C.
Sunday, December 9
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High: 48° F. / 9° C.
Night - Partly Cloudy.
Low: 30° F. / -1° C.
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