“News Corporation” in Georgia

07/05/2006

The head of the American “News Corporation” Media corporation, Rupert Merdoki, has purchased 30% share of the Georgian “Imidi” TV company stocks. The owner of this TV company is Badri Patarkatishvili. In regard to this, head of the European branch of this corporation, Mark Pompadur, said that the TV channel will be absolutely free to broadcast any programs. As for Badri Patarkatishvili, he says that it is very important to have “News Corporation” present in Georgia because it will raise Georgia’s reputation.