Court denies bail to Azerbaijani activist despite ‘deteriorating health’
Bakhtiyar Hajiyev has been on hunger strike for 16 days.
Court denies bail to Azerbaijani activist despite ‘deteriorating health’
Bakhtiyar Hajiyev has been on hunger strike for 16 days.
EU approves 2-year monitoring mission to Armenia–Azerbaijan border
The EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs described the mission as ‘a new phase in the EU’s engagement in the South Caucasus.’
EU approves 2-year monitoring mission to Armenia–Azerbaijan border
The EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs described the mission as ‘a new phase in the EU’s engagement in the South Caucasus.’
Daghestani man dies after police interrogation
According to local media, there is evidence that he was tortured prior to his death.
Georgian officials labelled ‘politically vile’ for welcoming restored flights with Russia
Sergey Lavrov praised Georgia for its ‘courage’ in that, despite pressure from the West, the country had not joined sanctions imposed on Russia.
Features & Analysis
Analysis | How Kadyrov uses ‘the Path of Akhmat’ in sports to cement his rule in Chechnya
Sports is used by the Head of Chechnya to construct the republic’s history, present, and future.
Analysis | How Kadyrov uses ‘the Path of Akhmat’ in sports to cement his rule in Chechnya
By Loujaine LaamalSports is used by the Head of Chechnya to construct the republic’s history, present, and future.
The Abkhaz blogger charged with treason for calling for unification
Daur Buava, a popular TikTok blogger, has been living in Tbilisi since 2021.
The Abkhaz blogger charged with treason for calling for unification
By Tata ShoshiashviliDaur Buava, a popular TikTok blogger, has been living in Tbilisi since 2021.
What can the Caucasus expect in 2023? Our readers and staff give their takes
At the beginning of the year, we asked both our staff and readers to give their predictions of what might happen in 2023.
What can the Caucasus expect in 2023? Our readers and staff give their takes
By OC MediaAt the beginning of the year, we asked both our staff and readers to give their predictions of what might happen in 2023.
OC Media’s 10 best articles of 2022
We look back at the predictions, investigations, and insights of the 10 best articles published on OC Media in 2022.
OC Media’s 10 best articles of 2022
By OC MediaWe look back at the predictions, investigations, and insights of the 10 best articles published on OC Media in 2022.
Food shortages spark creative New Year’s solutions in Nagorno Karabakh
From vegetable bouquets to mayonnaise pancakes, people in Nagorno-Karabakh found ways to greet the New Year despite produce shortages.
Food shortages spark creative New Year’s solutions in Nagorno Karabakh
By Arpi BekaryanFrom vegetable bouquets to mayonnaise pancakes, people in Nagorno-Karabakh found ways to greet the New Year despite produce shortages.
Opinion
Opinion | Russia’s shifting interests are leaving Armenia out to dry
Russia is reneging on its long-term alliance with Armenia, in favour of closer ties with Azerbaijan and Turkey
Opinion | Armenia’s old allies have failed it, new ones have yet to appear
Yerevan’s long-running alliance with Moscow has become increasingly meaningless, but it is unclear what alternatives are available to Armenia.
Opinion | Georgia must continue to welcome those fleeing Russian repression
The US Ambassador to Georgia, Kelly Degnan, argues that Georgia must continue to welcome those seeking refuge from Russian repression, and that it is now critical to redouble support for Ukraine.