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No hint of foul play in Patarkatsishvili’s death, police say

British police say an initial post mortem suggests Badri Patarkatsishvili died from natural causes, but are awaiting the results of extensive toxicology tests before making any conclusions. (more)

Opposition rejects government offer

Opposition campaigners promise a repeat of last fall's protests

A ‘permanent’ protest rally is set to go ahead today as the government and opposition fail to find common ground on a list of 17 demands the opposition say are crucial for holding fair parliamentary elections this spring. (more)

After a sudden death, Georgians praise controversial billionaire

Shocked Georgians remembered a charitable, immensely successful compatriot yesterday, as news of the February 12 death of Badri Patarkatsishvili continued to bound across televisions and telephones. (more)

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Railway privatization plan meets resistance in parliament

MP Lado Papava warned against privatizing state rail company Georgian Railways at a February 12 parliamentary session. (more)

Opinion poll: which woman politician do you prefer?

Tina Khidasheli of the Republican Party is the most popular female politician according to a survey carried out by the newspaper Kviris Palitra. (more)

Minister: Azerbaijan’s oil and gas revenue to reach USD 400 billion in 16 years

Azerbaijani Energy Minister Natik Aliyev told journalists the country’s income from oil and natural gas will reach USD 400 billion in 16 years, up from previous predictions of USD 200 billion. (more)

Armenian Railway transferred to Russian hands

Azerbaijani Energy Minister Natik Aliyev told journalists that the country’s income from oil and natural gas will reach USD 400 billion in 16 years, up from previous predictions of USD 200 billion. (more)

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"Giga Bokeria: Irakli Okruashvili’s return to politics will not change much” (more)