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Georgian Dream’s Kaladze labels German deputy foreign minister ‘ordinary Kubilius in a dress’

The German deputy foreign minister had accused the ruling party of ‘creating obstacles’ on Georgia’s EU path.

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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. 

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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.

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.

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.

When advocating for peace becomes treason — the arrest of Bahruz Samadov

Azerbaijan’s arrest of researcher and writer Bahruz Samadov has led to speculation about the implications for the prospect of peace or further war with Armenia. 

When advocating for peace becomes treason — the arrest of Bahruz Samadov

Azerbaijan’s arrest of researcher and writer Bahruz Samadov has led to speculation about the implications for the prospect of peace or further war with Armenia. 

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.