News in Brief

Georgia denies involvement in South Ossetia blasts

Georgia was not behind explosions in the village of Tamarasheni, South Ossetia, on June 11, the commander of Georgian peacekeeping forces Mamuka Kurashvili said yesterday.

De facto South Ossetian authorities say the explosions were the result of Georgian forces carrying out a mortar attack.

Vladimir Ivanov of the joint peacekeeping forces, said the incident was a a Georgian provocation.
(Prime News)

Four hurt in building collapse

Four family members have been admitted to hospital when their Tbilisi apartment block collapsed.

Before the collapse they reportedly heard an explosion in the basement of the building which has been blamed on a gas leak.
(Prime News)

Sharashidze meets school students

Economic Development Minister Eka Sharashidzemet students at Public School No. 24 and answered their questions.

The meeting was part of the government’s “Sensible Future” program.

The goal of the project is to help advise children on future careers.
(Prime News)

Culture minister visits Davit Gareji monastery

Culture Minister Nikoloz Vacheishvili visited Davit Gareji monastic complex yesterday as part of Davit Gareji day.

The Orthodox Church marks the memory of Davit Garejeli on June 12.

He congratulated monks on the day.
(Prime News)

Georgians give blood for International Blood Donor Day

A blood donation campaign across Georgia is underway, ahead of International Donor Day on June 14.

Georgian MPs and Tbilisi City Hall officials donated blood yesterday, the Health Ministry said.
(Prime News)