giorgi bachiashvili
Georgian security services arrest former senior prison official for ‘staging’ Bachiashvili beating
The arrest came just a day after another former official implicated in the investigation was found dead in a purported suicide.
Robin Fabbro
Robin joined OC Media at its founding in 2017 after working in Georgia’s NGO sector. His focus on human rights and social justice drives his commitment to giving marginalised voices a platform. He’s also known for his love of hiking, KFC, and the Oxford comma.
Gas, fire, and confusion in central Tbilisi
Clashes broke out on Atoneli Street, near the presidential residence, at around 19:00 Tbilisi time. This followed a call from one of the rally’s proponents, after which a part of the protest moved there from Liberty Square and attempted to storm the palace. Police intervened, using water cannons, pepper spray, and tear gas against the protesters, who in response built barricades and set fires. The clashes flared up periodically. Branded as a ‘peaceful revolution’ and ‘national assembly’, the r
Georgian Dream
Georgian Dream supporters attack protesters outside election HQ
Several protesters and journalists were left injured after the attacks by supporters of the ruling Georgian Dream party.
2025 Armenia Coup Attempt Allegations
Armenian ambassador visits Russian MFA after Yerevan summons Russian ambassador
Relations between Armenia and Russia have grown increasingly tense since Armenia claimed to have thwarted a violent coup attempt.
2025 Georgian Local Elections
Georgia will ‘not burden’ OSCE with observing October local elections
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said the elections would be held in a ‘healthy and proper manner’.
Iran
Armenia condemns while Azerbaijan calls for dialogue following Israeli strikes on Iran
Analysts warned the conflict could lead to instability in the region if it were to drag on.
