A bad system, irresponsible leaders, and an unpromising election

After 17 days, the hunger strikes outside parliament ended. They accomplished nothing. (more)

Poll: Who do you dislike in the government most?

Influential MP Giga Bokeria and Interior Minister Vano Merabishvili remain two of the least popular government figures—at least, according to an informal poll carried out by the newspaper Kviris Palitra. 545 respondents were asked to rank a list of eight people according to who they dislike the most. The newspaper did not specify when, where or how the poll was carried out.(more)

Opposition continue attacks on Georgia’s biggest electricity distributor

Czech energy company Energo-Pro Georgia has been under fire from the opposition recently, with both the Labor Party and People’s Party accusing it of swindling consumers. (more)

National Movement to recruit businessmen to run in parliamentary elections

The ruling National Movement party is planning to recruit businessmen to run for majoritarian seats in parliamentary elections slated for May 21, according to party secretary Davit Kirkitadze. (more)

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“Republican Party won’t boycott TV stations” (more)