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Russia warns of bloodshed if Georgia repeats peacekeeper arrest

Yesterday a senior Russian military official warned of possible bloodshed if Georgia detains Russian peacekeepers again. (more)

United Opposition to have new leader after summer break

The United Opposition will have a new leader in September when they return from a summer break, representatives for the seven-party bloc said yesterday. (more)

Georgia fines Russian company for doing business in separatist region

Georgia slapped a giant Russian mobile phone operator with a token fine this week, one of the first follow-throughs to threats of prosecuting companies that do business in its separatist regions. (more)

Patriarch urges end to prison hunger strike

Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II

Half of the female prisoners who have been hunger strike for nearly two weeks ended their protest at the behest of the country’s spiritual leader. (more)

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Patarkatsishvili estate says not cooperating with Berezovsky. (more)

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Georgians making more garbage

The amount of domestic waste per person in Georgia is increasing by four to six percent each year, says the environmental NGO Green Initiative. (more)

Construction sector takes a downturn

Georgia’s construction center has increased rapidly in recent years but has taken a downturn in 2008. (more)

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