Georgia
Formerly imprisoned ex-minister Akhalaia detained again over alleged role in 4 October protests
Bacho Akhalaia is accused of being the ‘chief organiser’ of the 4 October events.
Mikheil Gvadzabia
Mikheil joined OC Media after a long career as a journalist at Netgazeti, focusing on politics, human rights and the wider region. He has an academic background in Arabic Studies and maintains a strong interest in Arabic language, Egyptian cinema, and the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings.
Georgia
Georgian protesters face arrest over ‘obstructing’ pedestrian movement on pavement
Several demonstrators have been issued police reports and summoned to Tbilisi City Court.
Georgia
Georgia’s Security Service launches inquiry into food prices after Kobakhidze’s comments
Earlier, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze spoke about high prices and pointed to the responsibility of distributors and retail chains.
Georgia
Two more minors detained in fatal beating of Georgian tutor, as family questions investigation
Giga Avaliani, a 28-year-old tutor, was reportedly beaten to death by two teenagers in a jealousy-fueled attack.
Georgia
Tbilisi Mayor Kaladze ‘suspends’ above-ground metro project he never started
The ruling party promised the construction of Tbilisi’s above-ground metro in 2018.
Georgia
Kobakhidze urges probe into high food prices in Georgia
Irakli Kobakhidze called for law enforcement and parliamentary review.
