Georgia
Foreign artist defaces painting by Georgian artist at Tbilisi’s Stamba Hotel
According to artist Lia Shvelidze, whose work was damaged, an investigation has been opened.
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
French photographer’s Georgian residence permit revoked, reportedly for ‘political’ reasons
Francis Nicolas Primerski’s permit was first extended, later revoked.
Georgia
Georgian Dream to shut down parts of Rustaveli Avenue for months for ‘renovation’
There have been conflicting reports on how long the planned renovation works would last for.
The Georgian Orthodox Church
After Ilia II’s death, what’s next for the Georgian Orthodox Church?
The Georgian Orthodox Church faces a vacant patriarchal throne, raising urgent questions about succession and change.
Georgia
Mikheil Lomtadze tops Forbes list of wealthiest Georgians, Ivanishvili in second place
Ivanishvili’s wealth is less than half that of the list’s leader.
Georgia
Opposition politician Khoshtaria sentenced to 1.5 years for ‘damaging’ Georgian Dream banner
Khoshtaria was first detained in September 2025.
