Archives - 23 April, 2013
Turkish traditions, customs, food - International Children’s Day marked by Turkish Embassy in Georgia
The Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Georgia marked National Sovereignty and Children’s Day in Tbilisi. The solemn day was...
Did the Devil Go Down to Georgia in a Smart ID Card? – Eurasianet
Eurasianet.org publishes an article about new controversial ID cards in Georgia. “Everyone can sigh with relief. Georgia’s justice officials say they...
Andro Barnov appointed as head of President’s Administration
Andro Barnov has been appointed as the head of the President’s Administration, the official webpage of the Administration informs.
“In relations with Russia we will be correct and yet principled” – Bidzina Ivanishvili at European Council Parliamentary Assembly
Prime Minister of Georgia Bidzina Ivanishvili spoke at the European Council Parliamentary Assembly, stating Georgia's new government faced a "challenge" of...
Maria Sharapova – Brand Ambassador for Porsche
The powerful Russian tennis star, Maria Sharapova, known for her deafening grunt on the court, becomes brand ambassador of the Stuttgart...
Google Street View – New way to explore the world
Hyper-lapse photography - a technique combining time-lapse and sweeping camera movements has been a growing trend on video sites.
Georgian singer Tamar Gverdtsiteli held a concert in the Crocus City Hall of Moscow on April 12. "Queen Tamara takes over...
Hundreds of Pope Francis Masks created in Brazil
Pope Francis may be in for a surprise when he heads to Rio de Janeiro in July. He may see a...
Pregnant Kate Middleton honors Queen’s Scouts
The Duchess of Cambridge welcomed in the first signs of spring in a mint green coat.Kate was at Windsor Castle attending...
Georgian footballer Lado Dvalishvili celebrated his birthday by scoring a goal
Lado Dvalishvili - forward of the Georgian national team and Legia Warsaw - celebrated his 27th birthday on April 20 by...
GJ Editor's comment
Educational Quandary?
25 April, 2013
Level of education as such, including its content and quality, always leaves a lot to desire whenever and wherever in the world this education is taking place. Education is never enough and it is never satisfactory, never completely up to the point and never fully compatible with the requirements of time.
Mark Mullen's Blog
The US and Chechnya
25 April, 2013
Americans don't know much about Chechnya. The most recent conflict rekindled around the time Putin and the FSB was given power in Russia at the end of 1999 and beginning of 2000, and lasted until around 2007. Unlike the Chechen war in the 90's, this was not simply a nationalistic insurgency, but had a strong element of international political islam.
Editor's Choice
14-year-old McDonald's hamburger stays unchanged
25 April, 2013
A Utah man has unearthed a McDonald's hamburger he bought in 1999 - and the sandwich looks exactly the same as the day it was first flipped.
 
Celebrity women at demonstration: National Movement female members and spouses of party leaders
20 April, 2013
The female members of the National Movement as well as spouses of the party leaders commented on their participation in the April 19th rally on Rustaveli Avenue.
 
Georgian Journal organized an award ceremony for diplomats
18 April, 2013
Georgian Journal – a weekly English-language edition – organized an event for Diplomatic corps in Georgia and awarded ambassadors in five categories.
 
‘Smile to the World’ – Georgian smile among 55 participant countries
11 April, 2013
Georgia is set to participate for the first time in the ‘Smile to the World’ project featuring video and photographs of smiles from 55 countries
 
Russian songs in Tbilisi’s restaurants and increased demand for the Russian language in Georgia
15 April, 2013
It was impossible to imagine this in pre-election Georgia, but is a reality now. The nightclub known as “Two Side” before, now bears the name “Moscow”.
“Moscow” is considered to be one of the most popular spots for entertainment in Tbilisi.
 
Fast and furious... Tbilisi-style: Georgian stunt drivers trying to impress Hollywood – Daily Mail
08 April, 2013
The Daily Mail published an article about “crazy drivers” in Tbilisi streets noting these extremals are trying to catch attention of Hollywood.
 
A-studio releases new soundtrack for “Brigada 2: Heir”
01 April, 2013
The Russian band A-Studio released an original soundtrack video for the new film “Brigada 2: Heir”
 
Deep Purple lead singer’s Georgian wedding: Ian Gillan in Chokha and Phaeton
20 March, 2013
Famous band Deep Purple is scheduled to visit Georgia for 2013 Tbilisi Open Air festival on Dinamo Arena stadium, although this is not their first trip to the country - the band held five concerts in Tbilisi Sports Palace in May 1990, but even that was not their only activity in the capital city.
 
“Deep Purple” in Tbilisi – biggest festival to be held in South Caucasus
15 March, 2013
Organizers of the planned June 5 Tbilisi Open Air music festival – South Caucasus’ biggest event of this type – spoke to the media at a press conference.
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