The Messenger - Georgia's English Language Daily

‘International crisis’ over Abkhazia

President Mikheil Saakashvili says Russia is trying to 'redraw the world order'

While tensions around its breakaway regions may have slackened since last week, Georgia’s president says the country is still facing down an “international crisis.” (more)

Last pro-opposition TV channel goes off-air

Will the pro-opposition Kavkasia TV return before next week’s elections?

Georgia’s most prominent remaining pro-opposition television station blinked off the air yesterday, succumbing to apparent technical problems. (more)

Russia criticizes US envoy to South Caucasus

Moscow criticized a US diplomat for reportedly saying that Russian military forces in a Georgian breakaway region are excessive for peacekeeping activities. (more)

Russian enemy number one: Georgia?

Armenia’s GDP grew 13.7 percent in 2007

Last year Armenia’s GDP grew by 13.7 percent, mainly due to the construction and service sectors, according to the news agency Regnum. (more)

Poll: Do you believe election campaign promises?

The newspaper Kviris Palitra asked 469 people whether they believe the promises made by politicians in the run-up to next week’s parliamentary elections. The newspaper did not specify its methods, or when the survey was carried out. (more)

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“Guguli Magradze: The National Movement is afraid it will not have a majority in the new parliament!” (more)

Will the ruling party win a majority on May 21?
	Yes, fairly
	Yes, but unfairly
	They'll need a coalition government
	It will be close
	Not a chance

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