Draft Constitution Restricts President's Commissions

The state constitutional commission will submit a draft constitution to Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili on July 20. It is upon the president to take a decision on submitting the bill to the parliament, the commission says. A public commission will be formed as soon as the draft constitution has been submitted to the parliament. After the public discussions, the parliament is expected to put the draft constitution to the vote.

First Caucasian Channel Loses Trial against EuTelSat

The First Caucasian Channel has lost a trial against the European Telecommunications Satellite Organization (EuTelSat), French satellite operator. The trial was held in the Paris Court, the Ekho Moskvi radio station reports. The First Caucasian channel sued EuTelSat to restore the satellite broadcasting over the Russian-speaking part of Europe, but the Paris court did not satisfy the Georgian appeal.

Georgia and European Union to Sign Agreement on Easing Visa Issuance Procedures in Brussels

On June 17-18 Georgia and the European Union will sign an agreement,

Ministry of Corrections Announces Tender on Health Service Acquisition

The Ministry of Corrections and Legal Assistance of Georgia has announced international tender on acquisition of health services worth 700 800 GEL.

Politically Active Foreign Citizens in Georgia will Have to Make their Business Activities Transparent

The bill of amendments to the law on Support of Prevention of Legalization of Illegal Income obliges foreign citizens, who are engaged in active political life of Georgia, to make their business activities and bank accounts transparent.

Georgian Parliament Approves Amendments to Election Code

Chamber of Control of Georgia to Carry out Audits in State Offices