Information about phone conversation between Mikheil Saakashvili and Barack Obama is also spread by Georgian president’s administration.
As InterpressNews was reported by president’s administration press service, Mikheil Saakashvili congratulated president-elect Barack Obama in winning the elections.
The conversation was friendly and it was about future relations between USA and Georgia. Barack Obama stated that he supports Georgian territorial integrity and he stressed importance of continuation of current reforms.
Barack Obama promised support of US in this issue to Georgian president.
Obama expressed hope that meeting between leaders of the two states would become possible in near future.
Georgian president also spoke with future Vice-president Joe Biden by phone. They discussed Georgian situation in detail, results of Russian occupation, they spoke about minimization of damage perpetrated upon Georgia by Russia and ways of solving conflict and role of US administration in this case.
Obama’s administration spread information about the phone conversation.
Sergey Lavrov – Geneva Negotiation must be Concentrated on Security issues in Caucasus
Negotiation planned to be held on November 18 must be concentrated on security issues in Caucasus region. ‘Ria Novosti’ informs that Russian federation foreign minister Sergey Lavrov stated about it.
Lavrov called for EU states to take bilateral actions to regulate conflict.
‘Our position is clear: if we want to review ways of security provision, to review issues that will solve conditions of returning refugees, we must stop speaking about determining status and cancel all procedural issues’, - Lavrov stated in interview delivered to radio ‘Ekho Moskvi’.
Russian minister says that if all these are proved, we can consider that working groups created by agreement of Medvedev-Sarkozy will start to work in peace. The group was created to provide security and conditions to return the refugees.
Russian delegation will be headed by foreign minister deputy assistant Grigori Karasin on Geneva negotiations. Karasin stated that Russian delegation has practical, constructive proposal for Geneva negotiations.
He considers that all participants of the discussion, representatives of South Ossetia and Abkhazia as well, will feel comfortably in Geneva.
Lavrov called for EU states to take bilateral actions to regulate conflict.
‘Our position is clear: if we want to review ways of security provision, to review issues that will solve conditions of returning refugees, we must stop speaking about determining status and cancel all procedural issues’, - Lavrov stated in interview delivered to radio ‘Ekho Moskvi’.
Russian minister says that if all these are proved, we can consider that working groups created by agreement of Medvedev-Sarkozy will start to work in peace. The group was created to provide security and conditions to return the refugees.
Russian delegation will be headed by foreign minister deputy assistant Grigori Karasin on Geneva negotiations. Karasin stated that Russian delegation has practical, constructive proposal for Geneva negotiations.
He considers that all participants of the discussion, representatives of South Ossetia and Abkhazia as well, will feel comfortably in Geneva.
Georgia Stands ready to Continue Constructive Engagement in Geneva talks
MIA of Georgia released the statement regarding the participation in the next round of Geneva talks planned today on November 18, 2008.
‘Recently Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has been falsely accusing Georgian side for abandoning Geneva discussions on October 15 and not planning to take part in the next round of negotiations on November 18, 2008. Such claims are absolutely groundless and represent yet another example of Soviet type propaganda aimed at misleading international community.
Georgia believes that the moderators have done an outstanding job in organizing the first round of the Geneva discussions. Existing format of the talks creates all the preconditions for successful conduct of the second and future rounds. Georgia stands ready to continue constructive engagement in the Geneva talks, as we have done on October 15.
It is not Georgia, but the Russian Federation, and its proxy regimes of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region, who are responsible for the suspension of the first round of Geneva talks. As is well known, Russian side boycotted the plenary session, which was attended by the representatives of the UN, EU, OSCE, as the moderators, and Georgia and United States of America, as participants. This was the format agreed among all parties. Moreover, Russian side and the proxy regimes of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region also boycotted the meetings of the working groups, where, as agreed in advance, the participants were to take part on an informal level to discuss the issues related to the security and stability in Abkhazia, Georgia, and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia, Georgia, as well as the safe and dignified return of the IDPs to their places of residence.
‘Recently Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has been falsely accusing Georgian side for abandoning Geneva discussions on October 15 and not planning to take part in the next round of negotiations on November 18, 2008. Such claims are absolutely groundless and represent yet another example of Soviet type propaganda aimed at misleading international community.
Georgia believes that the moderators have done an outstanding job in organizing the first round of the Geneva discussions. Existing format of the talks creates all the preconditions for successful conduct of the second and future rounds. Georgia stands ready to continue constructive engagement in the Geneva talks, as we have done on October 15.
It is not Georgia, but the Russian Federation, and its proxy regimes of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region, who are responsible for the suspension of the first round of Geneva talks. As is well known, Russian side boycotted the plenary session, which was attended by the representatives of the UN, EU, OSCE, as the moderators, and Georgia and United States of America, as participants. This was the format agreed among all parties. Moreover, Russian side and the proxy regimes of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region also boycotted the meetings of the working groups, where, as agreed in advance, the participants were to take part on an informal level to discuss the issues related to the security and stability in Abkhazia, Georgia, and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia, Georgia, as well as the safe and dignified return of the IDPs to their places of residence.
EUMM Condemns killing Yesterday of a Georgian Policeman in Vacinity of Administrative Boundary line of Abkhazia near Pakhulani
The EUMM condemns in the strongest terms the killing yesterday of a Georgian policeman in the vacinity of the administrative boundary line of Abkhazia near Pakhulani.
The policeman was investigating the alleged arrest of members of a party of mourners when the incident took place. When EUMM monitors went to the spot to investigate, heavy shooting erupted and some bullets fell close to the mission personnel. It was not clear whether they were aimed at intentionally, but this action is unacceptable, the EUMM is an unarmed civilian mission.
The incident is being investigated by the Georgian authorities, but since it occurred in the immediate vicinity of the administrative boundary line, the EUMM calls on the de facto Abkhaz authorities to also investigate what happened and share the results with EUMM and the Georgian authorities.
The policeman was investigating the alleged arrest of members of a party of mourners when the incident took place. When EUMM monitors went to the spot to investigate, heavy shooting erupted and some bullets fell close to the mission personnel. It was not clear whether they were aimed at intentionally, but this action is unacceptable, the EUMM is an unarmed civilian mission.
The incident is being investigated by the Georgian authorities, but since it occurred in the immediate vicinity of the administrative boundary line, the EUMM calls on the de facto Abkhaz authorities to also investigate what happened and share the results with EUMM and the Georgian authorities.
Georgian Delegation Left For Geneva
Georgian delegation has already left for Geneva.
Georgian side is represented by the representatives of the Georgian Government, the chairman of Abkhaz Government Malkhaz Akishbaia and the leader of provisional administration of South Ossetia Dimitry Sanakoev.
As Giorgi Bokeria, the deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia stated the peaceful regulation of the conflict is only possible after the deoccupation of Georgian territories.
‘The issues of negotiations concern the return of IDPs, redeployment of Russian occupational forces with international peaceful missions and so on, though Georgian side considers that all of these are only possible after the deoccupation of the Georgian territories.’ – Bokeria said.
As the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia underlined in Geneva conference Georgian delegation will submit a reports on the existing situation in conflict regions and will reiterate the commitments of the 6-point – truce to be fulfilled by Russian side.
Geneva talks, envisaging security in Caucasus, is scheduled to be held on November 18-19. Two main issues – security and the return of IDPs – are in the agenda of consultations.
Georgian side is represented by the representatives of the Georgian Government, the chairman of Abkhaz Government Malkhaz Akishbaia and the leader of provisional administration of South Ossetia Dimitry Sanakoev.
As Giorgi Bokeria, the deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia stated the peaceful regulation of the conflict is only possible after the deoccupation of Georgian territories.
‘The issues of negotiations concern the return of IDPs, redeployment of Russian occupational forces with international peaceful missions and so on, though Georgian side considers that all of these are only possible after the deoccupation of the Georgian territories.’ – Bokeria said.
As the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia underlined in Geneva conference Georgian delegation will submit a reports on the existing situation in conflict regions and will reiterate the commitments of the 6-point – truce to be fulfilled by Russian side.
Geneva talks, envisaging security in Caucasus, is scheduled to be held on November 18-19. Two main issues – security and the return of IDPs – are in the agenda of consultations.
Bill Clinton Considers Hillary to Become ‘US Great Secretary of State‘
Ex Us President Bill Clinton considers that his spouse will be ‘great US Secretary of State’. Radio Echo Moskvi reports regarding this.
Bill Clinton made the following statement in Kuwait where he is attending economic conference.
‘Hilary did a lot to back Barack Obama and we are happy that he has won the election.’ – Bill Clinton remarked.
The information, regarding appointing Hillary Clinton as the US Secretary of State, was spread by American media last week.
As the American media sources report, Hillary Clinton neither confirmed nor denied the information.
Bill Clinton made the following statement in Kuwait where he is attending economic conference.
‘Hilary did a lot to back Barack Obama and we are happy that he has won the election.’ – Bill Clinton remarked.
The information, regarding appointing Hillary Clinton as the US Secretary of State, was spread by American media last week.
As the American media sources report, Hillary Clinton neither confirmed nor denied the information.
European Neighbourhood Policy to be Discussed on European Integration Committee Session Today
European Neighbourhood policy will be discussed on European Integration parliamentary committee session.
Opinions of civil society will be heard by the deputies about implementation of European Neighbourhood Policy plan 2008. As the committee explains, opinions were gathered on seminar set on ENP themes. Civil society experts took part in it.
EU delegation to Georgia, representatives of ministries and NGOs are invited to European Integration Parliamentary committee session. The session starts at 12:00.
Opinions of civil society will be heard by the deputies about implementation of European Neighbourhood Policy plan 2008. As the committee explains, opinions were gathered on seminar set on ENP themes. Civil society experts took part in it.
EU delegation to Georgia, representatives of ministries and NGOs are invited to European Integration Parliamentary committee session. The session starts at 12:00.
MFA of Georgia Released Statement Regarding Situation in Village Perevi of Sachkhere Region
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia relaesed the statment regrading the situiation oin the village of Perevi, Sachkhere region.’Regarding the situation in the village Perevi of Satchkhere RegionRussian Federation continues to be in serious violation of obligations it has undertaken by the six-point cease-fire agreement, brokered by the European Union. They continue to occupy territories outside conflict zones, in particular - Upper Abkhazia, Akhalgori, Village of Perevi – areas unoccupied prior to the august invasion. Instead of withdrawal of occupying forces to the positions ex-ante war, the Russian Federation has increased its military presence inside of both conflict zones.
The most recent alarming development is that Russians forces are currently in the process of handing over the checkpoints in the village of Perevi to the criminal militias of the proxy regime of the Tskhinvali region. This development increases the risk of confrontation and makes security of the village even more volatile, which might result in the displacement and property loss of the residents of Perevi and a new wave of ethnic cleansings.
Russian Federation has undertaken the obligation to withdraw from Perevi and other territories of Georgia. Until the withdrawal, Russian forces are in effective control of those areas and have full responsibility for actions of criminal militias of proxy regimes.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia calls upon the international community and in particular observers from the OSCE and the EU Monitoring Mission not to allow new wave of ethnic cleansing.
The most recent alarming development is that Russians forces are currently in the process of handing over the checkpoints in the village of Perevi to the criminal militias of the proxy regime of the Tskhinvali region. This development increases the risk of confrontation and makes security of the village even more volatile, which might result in the displacement and property loss of the residents of Perevi and a new wave of ethnic cleansings.
Russian Federation has undertaken the obligation to withdraw from Perevi and other territories of Georgia. Until the withdrawal, Russian forces are in effective control of those areas and have full responsibility for actions of criminal militias of proxy regimes.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia calls upon the international community and in particular observers from the OSCE and the EU Monitoring Mission not to allow new wave of ethnic cleansing.
Telephone Conversation Held between Obama and Medvedev
The telephone conversation was held between Dimity Medvedev, the President of the Russian federation and President-elected Barack Obama.GeorgiaNews reports regarding this based on the information spread by the press centre of the Russian President.
According to the information spread by the agency, Dimitri Medvedev congratulated Barack Obama on the victory; besides the sides stressed the priorities of Russian-American relationship. The sides underlined the development of the Russian-American relationship is important not only for the sides but also for the international Commonwealth.
According to the information spread by the agency, Dimitri Medvedev congratulated Barack Obama on the victory; besides the sides stressed the priorities of Russian-American relationship. The sides underlined the development of the Russian-American relationship is important not only for the sides but also for the international Commonwealth.
Chairman of Danish Parliament to Pay Visit to Georgia Today
The chairman of the Danish Royal Parliament Thor Pedersen and the members of parliamentary presidium will pay a visit to Georgia today, November 9.
The Danish diplomats intend to start their visit by calling the Art Museum; afterwards the meeting with Davit Bakradze, the chairman of the Georgian Parliament and a joint press conference in on the agenda of the delegation tomorrow, on November 10.
On November 10 the meeting with Parliamentary opposition, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Eka Tkeshelashvili and the Prime Minister of Georgia Grigol Mgaloblishvili and the President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili are planned as well.
On November 11 the Danish guests will meet with EU Danish monitors, visit old districts of Tbilisi and Trinity Cathedral.
The Danish diplomat corp will leave Georgia on November 11.
The Danish diplomats intend to start their visit by calling the Art Museum; afterwards the meeting with Davit Bakradze, the chairman of the Georgian Parliament and a joint press conference in on the agenda of the delegation tomorrow, on November 10.
On November 10 the meeting with Parliamentary opposition, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Eka Tkeshelashvili and the Prime Minister of Georgia Grigol Mgaloblishvili and the President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili are planned as well.
On November 11 the Danish guests will meet with EU Danish monitors, visit old districts of Tbilisi and Trinity Cathedral.
The Danish diplomat corp will leave Georgia on November 11.
Barack Obama Doesn’t Refuse to Anti Missile Defense System Location in Europe
Barack Obama doesn’t refuse to anti missile defense system location in Europe.
US president Barack Obama is not going to say no to Bush administration’s plans – ‘Lenta.ru’ reports based on AFP.
Obama spoke with Poland president Lech Kachinsky today by phone. Poland president press service informs that Barack Obama stressed necessity of strategic partnership between US and Poland and intention to develop political and military cooperation between the states.
Agreement about location of 96 missiles in Poland was signed between US and Poland on August 20.
US president Barack Obama is not going to say no to Bush administration’s plans – ‘Lenta.ru’ reports based on AFP.
Obama spoke with Poland president Lech Kachinsky today by phone. Poland president press service informs that Barack Obama stressed necessity of strategic partnership between US and Poland and intention to develop political and military cooperation between the states.
Agreement about location of 96 missiles in Poland was signed between US and Poland on August 20.
Nicola Sarkozy – EU has not Basis not to restore Negotiations with Russia
EU has not basis not to restore negotiations with Russia on new agreement.
‘Radio Mayak’ informs that the announcement was made by France President Nicola Sarkozy was made according to special EU summit results in Brussels.
Sarkozy stated that Russia realized two demands of EU regarding Georgian military conflict.
EU chairman Jose Manuel Borroso called for Poland and Lithuania to realize European position about necessity to continue negotiations on new agreement.
‘Radio Mayak’ informs that the announcement was made by France President Nicola Sarkozy was made according to special EU summit results in Brussels.
Sarkozy stated that Russia realized two demands of EU regarding Georgian military conflict.
EU chairman Jose Manuel Borroso called for Poland and Lithuania to realize European position about necessity to continue negotiations on new agreement.
The West Information Services State Obama Ignored Medvedev’s Congratulation Barack Obama ignored Dmitry Medvedev’s congratulation, - radio ‘Ekho Mos
Barack Obama ignored Dmitry Medvedev’s congratulation, - radio ‘Ekho Moskvi’ informs.
The West information agencies noticed it. Russian federation president didn’t appear in the list of the world leaders, who were called by senator ‘democrat’ for their congratulation telegrams.
Obama spoke to leaders of France, Australia, Great Britain, Mexico and South Korea.
The West information agencies noticed it. Russian federation president didn’t appear in the list of the world leaders, who were called by senator ‘democrat’ for their congratulation telegrams.
Obama spoke to leaders of France, Australia, Great Britain, Mexico and South Korea.
Barack Obama’s Press Conference Dedicated to Economics
Newly elected US president Barack Obama promised to take swift actions to solve economic crisis – CNN informs.
‘We face the greatest challenge and we are going to take swift actions to overcome the crisis’, - Obama stated.
The first press conference Obama held in Chicago was dedicated to economics.
Press conference was held behind closed door after the assembly. Obama said he would move with "deliberate haste" to fill his Cabinet posts.
‘We face the greatest challenge and we are going to take swift actions to overcome the crisis’, - Obama stated.
The first press conference Obama held in Chicago was dedicated to economics.
Press conference was held behind closed door after the assembly. Obama said he would move with "deliberate haste" to fill his Cabinet posts.
George Bush’s Administration Considers that it’s Doubtful Whether It will Ever be Found out Who started Conflict between Russia and Georgia
US president George Bush’s administration considers that it’s doubtful whether it will ever be found out who started conflict between Russia and Georgia.
Russian agencies inform that journalists were informed about it by official representative of state department in Washington Robert Wood.
‘We may never find out who is responsible for what happened there. Though we called for both sides from the beginning not to yield or make provocation. Georgians consider that they were provoked by Russians’, - Wood stated.
Wood stated that Bush’s administration considers that the most important in the region is to provide security.
Russian agencies inform that journalists were informed about it by official representative of state department in Washington Robert Wood.
‘We may never find out who is responsible for what happened there. Though we called for both sides from the beginning not to yield or make provocation. Georgians consider that they were provoked by Russians’, - Wood stated.
Wood stated that Bush’s administration considers that the most important in the region is to provide security.
GEL Equals 1.4390 against USD
USD 1 equaled GEL1.4390after trading at the Tbilisi inter-bank currency exchange today, November 5.
As the National Bank of Georgia reported GeorgiaNews, the National Bank of Georgia as seller and seven commercial banks as purchasers took part in the trading session of the Tbilisi Interbank Currency Exchange (TICEX), where three new stock deals were concluded. The total trade turnover amounted to USD 22 800 000.
The opening exchange rate was 1 USD – 1.4330USD. The initial demand of commercial banks on the currency was USD 22.800.000.
The official exchange rate from November 6 is 1 USD - GEL1.4390.
As the National Bank of Georgia reported GeorgiaNews, the National Bank of Georgia as seller and seven commercial banks as purchasers took part in the trading session of the Tbilisi Interbank Currency Exchange (TICEX), where three new stock deals were concluded. The total trade turnover amounted to USD 22 800 000.
The opening exchange rate was 1 USD – 1.4330USD. The initial demand of commercial banks on the currency was USD 22.800.000.
The official exchange rate from November 6 is 1 USD - GEL1.4390.
EuroNews – Democrat Barack Obama Won Convincingly Historic US Presidential Election
Democrat Barack Obama won convincingly US presidential election. EuroNews reports regarding this.
Barack Obama has made his first speech as US President-elect to his jubilant supporters.
After an historic night the Democrat is to be America’s first black president and the enormity of the occasion was lost on no one.
While he paid his respects to his rival John McCain,
this was a time to say thank-you to those who had put him there.
"Americans will send a message to the world that we have never been just a collections of individuals, or a collection of red states or blue states, we are always will be the United States of America."
And once again at the heart of the speech was the word which had summed up his campaign "change".
" It’s been a long time coming but tonight because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America".
As BBC reports according to the preliminary data the popular vote stood at 52% for the Democratic Senator from Illinois, against 47% for Arizona Senator McCain.
Barack Obama has made his first speech as US President-elect to his jubilant supporters.
After an historic night the Democrat is to be America’s first black president and the enormity of the occasion was lost on no one.
While he paid his respects to his rival John McCain,
this was a time to say thank-you to those who had put him there.
"Americans will send a message to the world that we have never been just a collections of individuals, or a collection of red states or blue states, we are always will be the United States of America."
And once again at the heart of the speech was the word which had summed up his campaign "change".
" It’s been a long time coming but tonight because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America".
As BBC reports according to the preliminary data the popular vote stood at 52% for the Democratic Senator from Illinois, against 47% for Arizona Senator McCain.
Oil Price Increased Worldwide
Oil price has increased worldwide; GeorgiaNews was reported by the Union of Producers, Customers and Importers of Oil Products.
According to the Union, on November 4, 2008, IPE Brent Crude oil price equaled 66.44 (+5, 96) dollars per barrel at London and New York markets, while price of Light Sweet Crude was at 70.53 (+6.62) dollars per barrel.
According to the Union, on November 4, 2008, IPE Brent Crude oil price equaled 66.44 (+5, 96) dollars per barrel at London and New York markets, while price of Light Sweet Crude was at 70.53 (+6.62) dollars per barrel.
Barack Obama Won Historic US Presidential Election
Barack Obama won US Presidential election. However, the popular vote remains close. At 0600 GMT it stood at 51.3% for the Democratic Senator from Illinois, against 47.4% for Arizona Senator McCain. BBC reports regarding this.
47 year-old Barack Obama has been backed in almost all the States.
Barack Obama will be the 44th president of the United States, winning an historic election to become the first African American in the White House.
Inauguration of the President Barack Obama and vice –President George Bidden is scheduled to be held on January 20.
47 year-old Barack Obama has been backed in almost all the States.
Barack Obama will be the 44th president of the United States, winning an historic election to become the first African American in the White House.
Inauguration of the President Barack Obama and vice –President George Bidden is scheduled to be held on January 20.
Barack Obama’s 86 Years Old Grandmother Dies
The grandmother of US candidate Barack Obama has died on the eve of the presidential election.
Madelyn Dunham, 86, had cancer. She had been a key figure in Mr Obama's early life, and helped raise him.
BBC informs that ‘the grandmother of US candidate Barack Obama has died on the eve of the presidential election. Madelyn Dunham, 86, had cancer. She had been a key figure in Mr Obama's early life, and helped raise him. ‘She was the person who encouraged and allowed us to take chances’, - Obama states.
Madelyn Dunham, 86, had cancer. She had been a key figure in Mr Obama's early life, and helped raise him.
BBC informs that ‘the grandmother of US candidate Barack Obama has died on the eve of the presidential election. Madelyn Dunham, 86, had cancer. She had been a key figure in Mr Obama's early life, and helped raise him. ‘She was the person who encouraged and allowed us to take chances’, - Obama states.
Presidents of Poland and Lithuania Received Joint Declaration Regarding Georgia Presidents of Poland and Lithuania state that Russia must freeze neg
Presidents of Poland and Lithuania state that Russia must freeze negotiations over new agreement about strategic partnership with Russia, until Moscow withdraws army from Georgia.
Russian agencies spread this information based on Poland press.
‘It will be early to restore negotiations with Russia while it occupies Georgian territories’, - declaration of Lech Kachinsky and Valdas Adamkus says.
Presidents of Poland and Lithuania call for the world commonwealth and EU states governments to demand from Russia full implementation of 12 August agreement.
‘We emphasize that EU-Russian relations must restore only when Russia returns armies to positions before August 7’, - it is stated in the declaration.
Russian agencies spread this information based on Poland press.
‘It will be early to restore negotiations with Russia while it occupies Georgian territories’, - declaration of Lech Kachinsky and Valdas Adamkus says.
Presidents of Poland and Lithuania call for the world commonwealth and EU states governments to demand from Russia full implementation of 12 August agreement.
‘We emphasize that EU-Russian relations must restore only when Russia returns armies to positions before August 7’, - it is stated in the declaration.
USA to Elect 44th President of Country
The population of USA will elect the 44th president of the country tomorrow, November 4.
According to the preliminary polls, 47 –year –old Democrat Barack Obama is ahead by several percentages over his ‘rival’ 72-year-old Republican John McCain. Barack Obama leads in all important states, including Ohio and Florida
Obama called his voters not to be too confident in victory; as for the influential republic-party –members they call Americans not to hurry and not to ‘write off ‘John McCain yet.
The election will coincide with the 2008 Senate elections in thirty-three states, House of Representatives elections in all states, and gubernatorial elections in eleven states, as well as various state referanda and local elections. The president-elect and vice president-elect are scheduled to be inaugurated on January 20, 2009.
Till then George Bush will still run the country.
According to the preliminary polls, 47 –year –old Democrat Barack Obama is ahead by several percentages over his ‘rival’ 72-year-old Republican John McCain. Barack Obama leads in all important states, including Ohio and Florida
Obama called his voters not to be too confident in victory; as for the influential republic-party –members they call Americans not to hurry and not to ‘write off ‘John McCain yet.
The election will coincide with the 2008 Senate elections in thirty-three states, House of Representatives elections in all states, and gubernatorial elections in eleven states, as well as various state referanda and local elections. The president-elect and vice president-elect are scheduled to be inaugurated on January 20, 2009.
Till then George Bush will still run the country.
Georgia is ready to Participate in next round of Geneva talks Planned on November 18, 2008
MIA of Georgia released the statement regarding the participation in the next round of Geneva talks planned on November 18, 2008.
‘Recently Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has been falsely accusing Georgian side for abandoning Geneva discussions on October 15 and not planning to take part in the next round of negotiations on November 18, 2008. Such claims are absolutely groundless and represent yet another example of Soviet type propaganda aimed at misleading international community.
Georgia believes that the moderators have done an outstanding job in organizing the first round of the Geneva discussions. Existing format of the talks creates all the preconditions for successful conduct of the second and future rounds. Georgia stands ready to continue constructive engagement in the Geneva talks, as we have done on October 15.
It is not Georgia, but the Russian Federation, and its proxy regimes of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region, who are responsible for the suspension of the first round of Geneva talks. As it is well known, Russian side boycotted the plenary session which was attended by the representatives of the UN, EU, OSCE, as the moderators, and Georgia and United States of America, as participants. This was the format agreed among all parties. Moreover, Russian side and the proxy regimes of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region also boycotted the meetings of the working groups, where, as agreed in advance, the participants were to take part on an informal level to discuss the issues related to the security and stability in Abkhazia, Georgia, and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia, Georgia, as well as the safe and dignified return of the IDPs to their places of residence. ‘ –The statement of the MIA of Georgia reads.
‘Recently Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has been falsely accusing Georgian side for abandoning Geneva discussions on October 15 and not planning to take part in the next round of negotiations on November 18, 2008. Such claims are absolutely groundless and represent yet another example of Soviet type propaganda aimed at misleading international community.
Georgia believes that the moderators have done an outstanding job in organizing the first round of the Geneva discussions. Existing format of the talks creates all the preconditions for successful conduct of the second and future rounds. Georgia stands ready to continue constructive engagement in the Geneva talks, as we have done on October 15.
It is not Georgia, but the Russian Federation, and its proxy regimes of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region, who are responsible for the suspension of the first round of Geneva talks. As it is well known, Russian side boycotted the plenary session which was attended by the representatives of the UN, EU, OSCE, as the moderators, and Georgia and United States of America, as participants. This was the format agreed among all parties. Moreover, Russian side and the proxy regimes of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region also boycotted the meetings of the working groups, where, as agreed in advance, the participants were to take part on an informal level to discuss the issues related to the security and stability in Abkhazia, Georgia, and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia, Georgia, as well as the safe and dignified return of the IDPs to their places of residence. ‘ –The statement of the MIA of Georgia reads.
Bank of Georgia to Summarize Month of October Today at Press Conference
The representatives of Bank of Georgia will hold a press conference in Courtyard Marriott today.
As GeorgiaNews was reported from the Bank of Georgia the briefing will be held apropos the results of the month of October. The representatives of the Bank will answer the questions of journalists.
Bank of Georgia holds a press conference regarding the financial rate or innovations every two weeks.
As GeorgiaNews was reported from the Bank of Georgia the briefing will be held apropos the results of the month of October. The representatives of the Bank will answer the questions of journalists.
Bank of Georgia holds a press conference regarding the financial rate or innovations every two weeks.
Academic Year to Start Today in Public School №1 in Poti
The academic year will start today in public school №1 in Poti.
The reason the belated academic year start is rehabilitation works carried out in school. The works have been completed and cost GEL 9.000.
Solemn activities dedicated to the start of the academic year will be attended by the representatives of the Ministry of Education.
780 pupils study at school №1 in Poti.
The reason the belated academic year start is rehabilitation works carried out in school. The works have been completed and cost GEL 9.000.
Solemn activities dedicated to the start of the academic year will be attended by the representatives of the Ministry of Education.
780 pupils study at school №1 in Poti.
According to Data of Social Survey Service, Barack Obama is Convincingly in Head
According to the data of social survey service, the democrat candidate Barack Obama is convincingly in head in the pre-election fight. Echo Moskvy reports regarding this based on the information spread by Angus Rade.
As the news agency reports, Angus Rade made the following the conclusion on the basis of 11 social surveys carried out.
According to the social surveys, on average 49.9 % of Americans vote for Barack Obama while 43.5 % for John McCain. 6.6 % of the American voters have not met the decision yet.
As the news agency reports, Angus Rade made the following the conclusion on the basis of 11 social surveys carried out.
According to the social surveys, on average 49.9 % of Americans vote for Barack Obama while 43.5 % for John McCain. 6.6 % of the American voters have not met the decision yet.
GYLA Held First Press Conference on Ongoing Elections in Adjara
GYLA, Georgia’s Young Lawyers’ Association, held the first press conference on ongoing elections in Adjara.
As Giorgi Chkhaidze, the head of the GYLA, stated in the press conference held in Batumi, in precinct # 38 in Khelvachauri one voter voted with expired ID card, but the complaint regarding the fact have been already lodged. Another accident happened in the same district, in the precinct #40 where the representatives of the GYLA were not allowed to enter the polling station but after interference of the election Commission the problem has been resolved.
There are 334 polling stations where more that 20 international and 9 local observation organizations are engaged to monitor the election today.160 observers of GYLA observe the election in Adjara.
GYLA observers will hold another briefing at 17:00 today.
As Giorgi Chkhaidze, the head of the GYLA, stated in the press conference held in Batumi, in precinct # 38 in Khelvachauri one voter voted with expired ID card, but the complaint regarding the fact have been already lodged. Another accident happened in the same district, in the precinct #40 where the representatives of the GYLA were not allowed to enter the polling station but after interference of the election Commission the problem has been resolved.
There are 334 polling stations where more that 20 international and 9 local observation organizations are engaged to monitor the election today.160 observers of GYLA observe the election in Adjara.
GYLA observers will hold another briefing at 17:00 today.
6 Persons Taken As hostage in Village of Kirbala, Gori Region
6 locals of the village of Kilbara have been searched already for the second day. According to the version of the relatives of the lost persons, they have been kidnapped by Ossetian separatists.
The lost persons went to the forest for fire-wood yesterday and did not return.
As the relatives report, Ossetian separatists kidnapped the 6 locals in exchange for the hostages (locals of the village of Zerti) which managed to escape.
The lost persons went to the forest for fire-wood yesterday and did not return.
As the relatives report, Ossetian separatists kidnapped the 6 locals in exchange for the hostages (locals of the village of Zerti) which managed to escape.
High Council to be Elected Today in Autonomous Republic of Adjara
The High Council will be elected in the autonomous republic of Adjara today. 6 political unions ‘United National Movement’, ‘Industry will Save Georgia’, ‘United Communist Party’, ‘ Georgian Group’, ‘George Targamadze-Christians-Democrats’, and ‘ We ourselves ‘ are registers in the polling stations.
There are 289 196 electorates in Adjara, namely 98 350 in Batumi, 15 334 in Keda, 66 885 in Kobuleti, 15 175 in Shuakhevi, 69 608 in Khelvachauri and 23 844 in Khulo.
There are 334 polling stations where more that 20 international and 9 local observation organizations are engaged to monitor the election today.
The voting process has already started at 8:00am.
There are 289 196 electorates in Adjara, namely 98 350 in Batumi, 15 334 in Keda, 66 885 in Kobuleti, 15 175 in Shuakhevi, 69 608 in Khelvachauri and 23 844 in Khulo.
There are 334 polling stations where more that 20 international and 9 local observation organizations are engaged to monitor the election today.
The voting process has already started at 8:00am.
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