New Prime Minister of Georgia and Sochi Olympics - Weekly Summary by Mark Mullen
25 October, 2013
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This week Bidzina Ivanishvii stated that if it becomes necessary Georgia will refuse to take part in the Sochi Winter Olympics, but more time is needed to make a decision. Ivanishvili also said that the name of the new Prime Minister will be announced several days after Presidential elections.
In addition, Mark mentions a number of rallies held in several cities of Georgia and also a concert in Tbilisi to protest Russian occupation and Georgia’s participation in Sochi Olympic Games.
Other topics of the week are: Mikheil Saakashvili visited Dvani and addressed the locals, living on the border; Hungarian Prime Minister avoided answering a question about Zurab Adeishvili; Vano Merabishvili about Nino Burjanadze’s plans; Clashes in Batumi during Davit Bakradze’s election campaign 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.
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