Buscador: Geòrgia
14/04/2008
The West's recognition of Kosovo's independence has given fresh impetus to other separatist movements. Consider Abkhazia, says Shaun Walker.
Més informacióFrom Prospect Temes/Zones: [Kosovo] |
15/01/2008
Although President Mikheil Saakashvili is already making plans for his second term -- notably campaigns to reduce poverty and to foster greater political inclusion -- opposition leaders are resisting dialogue, calling for a vote recount, and threatening political disobedience.
Més informacióFont: Eurasianet (Open Society Institute) |
09/01/2008
Enduring winter weather, alleged incidences of voter intimidation, and other irregularities, Georgians -- in high numbers in some areas -- went to the polls over the weekend, report election monitors.
Més informacióFont: Eurasianet (Open Society Institute) Image: Voting in Georgia. © OSCE
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13/11/2007
In response to the mass social and political strife over the last week, the Georgian government declared a state of emergency, blacking out most news channels and the voice of the opposition.
Més informacióFont: Eurasianet (Open Society Institute) |
03/10/2007
As the outcome of the Ukrainian election threatens to peel away the orange revolution, Misha Kechaqmadze traces the success of post-Soviet regimes to stamp out the march to democracy.
Més informacióTemes/Zones: [Bielorússia] [Kirguizistan] [Federació Russa] [Ucraïna] [Democràcia] Image: Vladimir Putin © Radio Netherlands
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02/10/2007
Political tensions triggered the illegal but widespread detention and deportation of Georgian immigrants living in Russia in 2006, concludes a report by Human Rights Watch.
Més informacióFrom: Human Rights Watch Temes/Zones: [Federació Russa] |
27/07/2007
Georgian ensimmäinen yhteisöradio aloitti lähetykset, kun Ninotsmindan kaupungin keskustan kovaäänisistä alkoi kuulumaan paikallisten toimittajien lähetykset. EU:n rahoittaman projektin toimittajat ovat saaneet asiantuntijakoulutuksen ennen lähetysten aloittamista kaupungissa, joka joutuu usein sääolojen vuoksi eristyksiin muusta maailmasta. Yhteisöradioita on hyödynnetty kehitysyhteistyössä menestyksekkäästi jo vuosien ajan.
Més informacióFont: Digital Opportunity Channel Temes/Zones: [Tecnologia] [Comunicació] [Mitjans de comunicació] |
20/07/2007
BBC World Service Trust’s new radio station in the Eurasian nation of Georgia broadcasts its programmes through loudspeakers at the city centre. The local ethnic residents are learning how to produce their own programmes and gain computer literacy.
Més informacióTemes/Zones: [Comunicació] [TIC] [Mitjans de comunicació] |
13/07/2007
"The Olympics in the Caucasus, which has long been seen as unstable, will promote peace and understanding," said the president of Georgia, whose breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia are mere kilometers from the site of the 2014 Winter Games. Analysts are not all so optimistic.
Més informacióFont: Eurasianet (Open Society Institute) Temes/Zones: [Federació Russa] |
05/06/2007
Though 73 percent of Georgians are optimistic about their country and corruption levels are way down, unemployment, salaries, and pensions remain major concerns for the working class in the rapidly westernizing country.
Més informacióFont: Eurasianet (Open Society Institute) Temes/Zones: [Estats Units] |
23/05/2007
Joshua Kucera explores the Georgian port town of Batumi, which, four years after the Rose Revolution, appears set to forge a path away from its Russian past.
Més informacióFont: Eurasianet (Open Society Institute) |
20/11/2006
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, South Ossetia has been battling with Georgia for self-determination. Two different presidential elections and referenda were recently held in the breakaway region, further complicating relations with the Georgian government.
Més informacióFont: Eurasianet (Open Society Institute) |
03/11/2006
Nearly a month after Russia began deporting Georgian citizens, the Georgian government is scrambling to offer assistance to the reported 1,000 deportees who have returned home.
Més informacióFont: Eurasianet (Open Society Institute) Temes/Zones: [Federació Russa] |
12/10/2006
Since a diplomatic row began between Russia and Georgia in early October, people with Georgian backgrounds have faced repeated document checks, interrogations, fingerprinting, and deportation.
Més informacióFont: Eurasianet (Open Society Institute) Temes/Zones: [Federació Russa] |
24/08/2006
The United States' Millennium Challenge Corporation--much anticipated for its business-like approach to providing aid to developing countries--is barely off the ground in the Republic of Georgia but already faces allegations about accountability and transparency.
Més informacióFont: Eurasianet (Open Society Institute) Temes/Zones: [Estats Units] |
23/08/2006
ACCION International is backing lending organizations in new markets, as it announced Tuesday it will extend loan guarantees to help spur small business opportunities in Poland and the Republic of Georgia.
Més informacióFont: ACCION International Temes/Zones: [Polònia] Image: Guatemalan microcredit recipient Juan Pirir © ACCION International
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16/05/2006
The parent company of Fox News and Sky Television is moving into Georgia's media market. There is hope it will help raise journalistic standards in the former Soviet republic, but also concern that its conservative slant will stifle civil society.
Més informacióFont: Eurasianet (Open Society Institute) Temes/Zones: [Estats Units] Image: Georgia hopes for greater international exposure from News Corp.'s entry into its media market.
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16/11/2005
In a region dominated by ethnic divisions and a history of violence, development projects are building more than livelihoods--the dividends of peace, education, and understanding have spread across Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
Més informacióFont: Heifer International Temes/Zones: [Azerbaidjan] [Armènia] [Agricultura] [Educació] [Joventut] [Guerra i pau] Image: Two young Georgian girls wear a local costume know as "Katibi". © Heifer International
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18/08/2005
As part of The Great Volga River Route project, an International Workshop on Sustainable Development and World Heritage took place on 28-31 July 2005 in Bucharest, Romania.The aim is to link young people through the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and engage them in the preservation and promotion of World Heritage and Biosphere sites.
Més informacióTemes/Zones: [Azerbaidjan] [Bulgària] [Estònia] [Finlàndia] [Alemanya] [Iran] [Kazakhstan] [Letònia] [Lituània] [Polònia] [Romania] [Federació Russa] [Suècia] [Turquia] [Turkmenistan] [Ucraïna] [Cultura] [TIC] |
08/07/2005
Opposition parties are furious with the government’s handling of street protests sparked by arrests of leading sportsmen.
Més informacióFont: Institute for War and Peace Reporting Temes/Zones: [Conflictes] |


