Archives - August, 2013
High heel race in Ukraine
Nearly one hundred women took part in a 100-metre stiletto race in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev
Bidzina Ivanishvili may face court for giving bride a diamond ring
Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili attended the ‘Shuamtoba 2013’ event in Adjara on August 11. He gave a diamond ring to the...
Mikheil Saakashvili on a 42km hike to see ‘a miracle of Georgia’
The President of Georgia walked 42 km to Tobavarchkhili Lake, in the Samegrelo region, along with the National Hiking Federation members....
Adopted by Facebook: 2 dads and a mom share a child via social media
Online dating has become one of the primary means of finding a wife or husband. But what about using the internet...
Beatles fans recreate famous Abbey Road crossing for 44th anniversary
As the iconic Beatles Abbey Road album picture celebrates its 44th year this week, fans still stop traffic to recreate their...
Dutch Prince dies after ski accident
The royal palace in the Netherlands says Prince Friso, the younger brother of King Willem-Alexander, has died at the age of...
Online advertisement is the fastest developing type of advertising. In Georgia the number of internet users is permanently growing. The content...
Gino Paradise Tbilisi: First multifunctional aqua park in Georgia
Tbilisi Mayor Gigi Ugulava visited the first multifunctional Aqua Park in Georgia – Gino Paradise Tbilisi. The new aqua park is...
Brad Pitt, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz in new movie The Counselor
The Counselor is an upcoming thriller film co-produced and directed by Ridley Scott, from a screenplay by Cormac McCarthy.
“Sky and me” – Goga Khachidze from Tobavarchkhali Lake
The President of Georgia hiked in Egrisi ridge and visited Tobavarchkhali Lake. He was accompanied by Parliamentary Minority member Goga Khachidze....
Couple fell from balcony during a fight
A woman slipped from a fifth-floor balcony in China whilst arguing with her boyfriend who was on the balcony below.
“I will help you get this” – Promise made by President to Ivanishvili
President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili and Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili shook hands and exchanged words on the U.S. ship Bulkeley. ...
Ivanisvhili and US Ambassador's reactions to Saakashvili’s speech
President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili and Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili exchanged several words on the U.S. ship Bulkeley. ...
Egypt Crisis: Protesters ready for military move
Thousands of protestors calling for the reinstatement of the ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi appear to be preparing themselves for a...
 Mikheil Saakashvili and Bidzina Ivanishvili exchange several words on U.S. ship
The President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili and Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili shook hands and exchanged words on the U.S. ship Bulkeley. ...
Thor 2: trailer which reveals secrets from ‘The Dark World’
Marvel’s "Thor: The Dark World," in theaters November 8, 2013, continues the big screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as...
Russian Sports Minister tells people to relax about anti-gay laws
In a news conference ahead of the world championships, Russian sports minister Vitali Mutko says people should calm down about the...
Climber rescue operation in Tsalenjikha
The Interior Ministry is conducting a rescue operation in the Tsalenjikha district. MIA reports a group of amateur alpinists was heading...
Jennifer Aniston gave her eggs to the show host
The 44-year-old Jennifer Aniston gifted six eggs from her own chicken farm to the 50-year-old talk show host Conan O'Brien while...
Fight in restaurant in Vake – 5 arrested
A fight broke out last night at the restaurant ‘Loft – New American’ on Mosashvili street in Vake.
GJ Editor's comment
Funny Habits
01 August, 2013
Last week, I started giving these hints and tips to my foreign friends and the tourists and my compatriots too because I don’t want them to be overly surprised and embarrassed when they inevitably come across those habits of ours while they have to do with this culture (look for the first 10 tips in previous issue):
Mark Mullen's Blog
Putin & homosexuality, Putin & the church
01 August, 2013
The last several weeks have seen two important developments in Russian politics. The first involves the Kremlins position on homosexuality. The second involves Putin’s relationship with the church and how he is using it to assist his imperial project.
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Batumi beach and Boulevard: 50 GEL penalty for littering
26 July, 2013
A fifty-Lari penalty has been introduced for littering on the Batumi Boulevard and beach, with the Boulevard administration providing oversight using the General Administrative Code of Georgia.
 
New aqua park to open in Tbilisi
18 July, 2013
A new aqua park by Gino Paradise will open in early August near the Sea of Tbilisi. Representatives of the resort staff said a Georgian businessman working in Europe had made a 22 million investment in the project.
 
Kvariati locals protest increased expenses on the beach
11 July, 2013
Kvariati sea resort locals demanded a reduction of increased fees tied to resort activities. The resident entrepreneurs said they would not be able to pay the expenses for renting out beach seats and other fees.
 
‘Las Vegas of the Black Sea’ - BBC from Batumi wedding
02 July, 2013
The Georgian resort of Batumi is getting the reputation as the Las Vegas of the Black Sea as couples flock to the pretty coastal city to get married, BBC reports from Georgia.
 
Summer “Beach” outside the Parliament in Kutaisi
17 June, 2013
The artifitial lake outside the parliament building in Kutaisi enjoys great popularity during summer.
 
"Taliban against Georgian Troops in Afghanistan" - Video released on YouTube
06 June, 2013
A video titled "Taliban Jihad Against Georgian Troops in Afghanistan" has been released on YouTube to present messages of threats to Georgian Armed Forces service members serving in the ISAF mission in Afghanistan.
 
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.
 
Miss Georgia 2013 - Image Center starts receiving applications
23 May, 2013
Image Center modeling agency is receiving applications for the Miss Georgia 2013 contest, Manager Ia Kitsmarishvili announced at a press conference on May 22.
 
Woman who might become First Lady of Georgia
13 May, 2013
Following the naming of the ruling coalition's presidential candidate, the public has turned its attention to the question of who the state's First Lady will be if Giorgi Margvelashvili is elected the president in October.
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