  Ex-President Saakashvili to take part in Georgian parliamentary elections May 25, 2016 - 15:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Former Georgian President, Governor of Ukraine’s Odesa Oblast Mikheil Saakashvili announced his intention to return to Georgia and actively engage in the process of the parliamentary elections there. Speaking on Georgia’s Rustavi TV, Saakashvili gave few details. "Let no one perceive this as a threat; I intend to return to Georgia and to participate in political processes there,” Saakashvili said. Parliamentary elections will be held in Georgia on October 8, 2016. The ruling Georgian Dream coalition, led by Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili, will seek re-election for a second term in office. Opposition parties that have confirmed their intention to challenge the incumbents include the former ruling party, the United National Movement led by Saakashvili, the Free Democrats—formerly a member of the Georgian Dream coalition, and the Alliance of Patriots of Georgia.  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 |  Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
