Georgian opposition can name sole leader May 26May 23, 2009 - 20:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Davit Zurabishvili, a Georgian opposition politician from Republican Party, which is also part of Alliance for Georgia, said that there were considerations among opposition parties about possibility of naming a single leader, who would establish himself as a presidential contender backed by parties, behind the ongoing protest rallies.Presently, the opposition is lead by Levan Gachechiladze, Irakly Asalania, Kakha Shartava and Nino Burjanadze. There are two opposition leaders, who have publicly said about having ambitions to run for presidency - Irakli Alasania, leader of Alliance for Georgia and Nino Burjanadze, a former parliamentary speaker and leader of Democratic Movement-United Georgia. On May 26 the opposition plans to hold a rally at Boris Paichadze National Stadium, scheduled to start at noon and then continue by march towards the Rustaveli Avenue, civil.ge reported. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |