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‘Putinist response’: Georgian painter investigated for removing own painting from exhibition
The artist wrote ‘art is alive and independent’ in the painting’s place on the gallery wall.
‘Putinist response’: Georgian painter investigated for removing own painting from exhibition
The artist wrote ‘art is alive and independent’ in the painting’s place on the gallery wall.
Georgia amends broadcast law despite media watchdog warnings
The amended law allegedly threatens government-critical broadcasters, as it widens the scope and power of a state media regulator.
Georgia amends broadcast law despite media watchdog warnings
The amended law allegedly threatens government-critical broadcasters, as it widens the scope and power of a state media regulator.
Constitutional Court strikes down Georgia porn ban
The court ruled that the current definition of ‘pornography’ was vague and open to interpretation.
Constitutional Court strikes down Georgia porn ban
The court ruled that the current definition of ‘pornography’ was vague and open to interpretation.
Chair of Azerbaijani democracy group given prison sentence following anti-government posts
Ahmad Mammadli, chair of an Azerbaijani pro-democracy group, has been sentenced to 30 days in prison following public criticism of the regime.
Chair of Azerbaijani democracy group given prison sentence following anti-government posts
Ahmad Mammadli, chair of an Azerbaijani pro-democracy group, has been sentenced to 30 days in prison following public criticism of the regime.
Three TV channels sanctioned at request of Georgian Dream
Three TV channels have been penalised for running an advertisement critical of Georgia’s ruling party, Georgian Dream.
Three TV channels sanctioned at request of Georgian Dream
Three TV channels have been penalised for running an advertisement critical of Georgia’s ruling party, Georgian Dream.
Georgia considers ban on political attack ads
The initiative surprised many as it came before local election runoffs in which the ruling party have waged a largely negative campaign
Georgia considers ban on political attack ads
The initiative surprised many as it came before local election runoffs in which the ruling party have waged a largely negative campaign
UK Embassy cancels queer event after moderator calls Azerbaijan a dictatorship
Maksym Eristavi had argued that the Azerbaijani Government’s actions had worsened queer rights in the country.
UK Embassy cancels queer event after moderator calls Azerbaijan a dictatorship
Maksym Eristavi had argued that the Azerbaijani Government’s actions had worsened queer rights in the country.
News editors arrested for ‘extortion’ in Azerbaijan
An editor at news site Azel TV and the editor-in-chief of news site Kheberfakt have been charged with extorting money from politicians.
News editors arrested for ‘extortion’ in Azerbaijan
An editor at news site Azel TV and the editor-in-chief of news site Kheberfakt have been charged with extorting money from politicians.
Blasphemy at the puppet theatre: death metal band sparks freedom of speech debate in Armenia
The controversy was sparked by a Facebook post calling Polish band Vader: ‘Satanist’.
Blasphemy at the puppet theatre: death metal band sparks freedom of speech debate in Armenia
By Hovhannes IshkhanyanThe controversy was sparked by a Facebook post calling Polish band Vader: ‘Satanist’.
Georgian opposition activist sentenced to 9 months for insulting judge
Zviad Kuprava made the comments about the judge, who was not present, in the court canteen.
Georgian opposition activist sentenced to 9 months for insulting judge
Zviad Kuprava made the comments about the judge, who was not present, in the court canteen.