Lavrov says Russia is being left out of Armenia-Turkey normalisation talks
The statement came after the 3+3 format session held in Turkey.
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Daily Brief
Biden calls on Aliyev to finalise peace agreement before 2025
Biden also affirmed his personal commitment to supporting said peace agreement.
Thousands rally in support of Georgia’s EU aspirations ahead of elections
This was the last scheduled mass demonstration ahead of the parliamentary elections on 26 October.
Azerbaijani state media cover Georgian Dream’s pre-election campaign
Azerbaijani state media has been covering Azerbaijani candidates from Georgian Dream, but not those from opposition groups.
Podcasts
Podcast | Georgia gears up for the 2024 parliamentary elections
OC Media talk about the atmosphere in Georgia ahead of the elections and claims of electoral violations committed by Georgian Dream.
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In Focus
Who’s who in Georgia’s parliamentary elections?
As Georgia’s parliamentary elections approach, we look at how opposition groups have grouped together to surpass the 5% threshold.
OC Insider
Ranking Georgia’s political parties by gender balance in the 2024 elections
Spoiler: they’re not very balanced.
Ranking Georgia’s political parties by gender balance in the 2024 elections
Spoiler: they’re not very balanced.
A stage for rebellion: stand-up amidst Georgia’s protests
Georgia’s stand-up scene is providing a space for debate amidst widening political divides, but may now be in the firing line, but may soon be facing the threat of censorship.
A stage for rebellion: stand-up amidst Georgia’s protests
Georgia’s stand-up scene is providing a space for debate amidst widening political divides, but may now be in the firing line, but may soon be facing the threat of censorship.
The ‘Black Garden’ becomes ‘a black corner’ for Nagorno-Karabakh’s Armenians
One year since the exodus of Nagorno-Karabakh’s population, OC Media reconnected with refugees to hear how they are a year on.
The ‘Black Garden’ becomes ‘a black corner’ for Nagorno-Karabakh’s Armenians
One year since the exodus of Nagorno-Karabakh’s population, OC Media reconnected with refugees to hear how they are a year on.
Dying on the steps of parliament — Georgia’s Shukrutians make last bid for their homes
As their hunger strike continues outside Georgia’s parliament, residents of Shukruti are facing declining health and plummeting temperatures.
Dying on the steps of parliament — Georgia’s Shukrutians make last bid for their homes
As their hunger strike continues outside Georgia’s parliament, residents of Shukruti are facing declining health and plummeting temperatures.
Opinion
Opinion | Georgia’s new electronic voting system comes with risks
Around 90% of voters will cast their ballots with electronic voting machines in 26 October’s parliamentary elections.
Opinion | Fighting on two fronts: Chechen activists in the West
Fighting a brutal regime in the North Caucasus, and ignorance in the West, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may offer Chechen activists an unexpected opportunity.
Opinion | Azerbaijan’s cooling relations with Turkey
The Israel-Gaza war appears to have exacerbated existing tensions between Turkey and Azerbaijan, potentially pushing the two ‘brotherly’ countries apart irrevocably.