British Reporter

Georgian Energy System Generated 20.880 Million kWh

The FINANCIAL – The energy system of Georgia generated 20.880 million kWh of electricity on November 11, including 4.085 million kWh at three units of “Enguri hydropower plant” (“EnguriHPP”), Prime-News Business was told at Electricity System Commercial Operator (ESCO).

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November 12, 2007

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WORLD

AzPromo plans to establish a representative office in Russia next year

The FINANCIAL -- Azerbaijan Export and Investment Promotion Foundation (AzPromo) will intensify efforts to find a proper site in Russia to establish its representative office.

by The FINANCIAL

November 12, 2007

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WORLD

Russian veterinary specialists to inspect Polish meat factories

The FINANCIAL - According to RIA Novosti, Russian veterinary specialists will fly to Poland on November 12 to inspect meat factories, in a bid to overcome the concerns behind Moscow's two-year embargo on Polish meat.

by The FINANCIAL

November 12, 2007

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WORLD

Tajik police seize 22 kg of heroin

The FINANCIAL - According to RIA Novosti, Police in south east Tajikistan, Central Asia, seized on November 12 a total of 22 kilograms (48 pounds) of heroin from a Tajik national, the country's drug control agency said.

by The FINANCIAL

November 12, 2007

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Georgia

Education process to be renewed in Georgia

The FINANCIAL -- According to Pirveli, education process is renewed in all general and high schools of Georgia, according to the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia.

by The FINANCIAL

November 12, 2007

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Politics

U.S. Assistant State Secretary held meeting with opposition leaders

The FINANCIAL -- According to Pirveli, U.S. Assistant State Secretary Mathew Bryza held meeting with members of the opposition "United National Council” to discuss ongoing events in Georgia. Held meeting at "Tbilisi Marriott’ hotel was attended by all opposition leaders.

by The FINANCIAL

November 12, 2007

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Georgia

Russia launches operation to contain oil spill in Black Sea

The FINANCIAL - According to RIA Novosti, Russia's emergencies ministry announced on November 12 the launch of a major operation in the Black.

by The FINANCIAL

November 12, 2007

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Politics

Amnesty International urges Georgian Government to Open Investigation

Amnesty International is calling on the Georgian authorities to promptly open a thorough, impartial and independent investigation into allegations that special police forces used excessive force when dispersing anti-government demonstrations in the capital, Tbilisi, on 7 November.

by The FINANCIAL

November 12, 2007

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Business

Foreign Investors Positive on Georgia’ – Business Executive

The Georgian government’s measures to stabilize the situation following the November 7 unrest - when riot police broke up a demonstration - have allayed foreign investors’ fears about Georgia, some senior Georgian business executives have said.

by The FINANCIAL

November 12, 2007

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