Welcome to the March 7 Weekly Summary with Mark Mullen. This week Mark reviews the behind closed doors meeting between Mikheil Saakashvii and Bidzina Ivanisvili. Mark discusses their comments and impressions after the meeting.
Also, Mark Mullen speaks about the main issues of the week, including Irakli Alasania and Nodar Khaduri visit of Vaziani Brigade with media representatives and made comments there. Mark reviews the dismissals and accusations on channel 1. In addition, The Prime Minister met chairman of the Supreme Court. The President stated that Azerbaijan and Georgia are facing real threats of destabilization from Russia. Ivanishvili apologized to friendly countries after Saakashvili’s announcement.
Other topics of the week are: Former Defence Minister Dimitri Shashkin returned to Georgia from the USA; Gas tariff was reduced by 5 Tetri; Compulsory military service was decreased; also the popular videos on Youtube - Georgian rugby team is doing Harlem Shake; Reckless drift driving of Giorgi Tevzadze and much more – So sit back and enjoy.

The original audio podcast version of this content can be found at TBLpod.com, recorded locally on Rustaveli Avenue. Each week Mark and his excellent team of researchers, experts and analysts put together a summary of what has happened in Georgia and why. Years of experience and contacts in this country help them provide a context for the news each week. Their discussions give a uniquely candid perspective, which is difficult to find anywhere else, even in Georgian, and which [we must note] is their personal opinion and not that of any organization or company they or we may work for or represent, including Palitra. For this reason Mark and his team have an audience from all over the world and, even more interestingly, a devoted audience of Georgian listeners interested in their outlook on current events. Thanks for tuning in. Please come back next week.