Kazakhstan is facing great challenges. Internal and external challenges. But, as often quoted, a challenge is also an opportunity, a chance for new ways and improvements. External challenges have been triggered by the Russian war in Ukraine. Kazakhstan has good…
Congratulations, GEORGIA! In April 2004 a most amazing event took place: The EU flag was risen on Rustavelli street, in front of a big state building.“What a dream!” and “crazy idea” was my reaction, walking along Rustavelli Street with a friend,…
Journalists loose, when Donald Trump won the US elections yesterday. Lost in information and orientation? Who expected this outcome? The unpredicted victory of Donald Trump illustrates a crisis in media, as did the outcome of the BREXIT vote. Journalists did…
Different people – one world About Ukraine to the Ukrainians February 21, 2014 Feb 20 Ukraine is in the middle of Europe – and in the middle of interests of Russia and the EU. At lot is at stake, for both sides,…
PRESS RELEASE: Georgia-EU Association Agreement signed: trade boost with reform roadmap Brussels, 27 June 2014 – Georgia and the European Union on Friday signed a far-reaching Association Agreement which Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said will boost democratic standards and trade…
„Where are you going“ the taxi driver in Tbilisi asks. As soon as he has the address he starts to go, at least to the direction. If he does not know the exact address, he keeps asking colleagues until he…
„Georgia’s parliamentary elections marked an important step in consolidating the conduct of democratic elections“ the OSCE stated today. It is remarkable and a great success to see what the Georgians and the international community have achieved. Yes, both. It ist…
Chess players and the President´s Palace The economic situation is improving. But the political development has taken a different course since the end of the Georgian-Russian war. Hopes and good spirits are gone. They had driven so many people to…
