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Wednesday, August 10, 2016, #156 (3690)

Supporting of non-Georgian citizens participating in election campaigning will face a fine”

The head of Georgia’s Central Election Commission (CEC), Tamar Zhvania, has released a special statement, saying those political parties or individuals who will support any type of participation of non-Georgian citizens or those having no citizenship in election campaigning, will face fines. (more)

Governmental program ‘life goes on’ to employee pensioners

The Prime Minister of Georgia, Giorgi Kvirikashvili, stated that the government is launching a new state program called ‘Life Goes On’, specially designed for retired people who have financial troubles. (more)

No meeting between President and initiative group demanding marriage referendum

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Criticizing Gov’t for maintaining spies in state institutions

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The News in Brief

"Georgia’s first medal at Rio Olympic Games: Judoka Lasha Shavdatuashvili wins bronze" (more)

Opinion & Analysis

US condemns Russia’s actions

The Georgian bureau of the Voice of America has published an interview with United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Michael Carpenter with regards to the 8th anniversary of the Russo-Georgian war of 2008. (more)
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