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’.
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.
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.
Georgia’s EU U-turn
Poland’s Tusk is ‘building majority in EU’ to revoke Georgia visa-free access
Tusk made the comments while speaking about immigration in an address to the Polish parliament.
Georgia–EU Relations
Macron, Merz, and Tusk condemn Georgian government in Independence Day address
The leaders of France, Germany, and Poland condemned ‘all activities of the Georgian authorities resulting in the democratic backsliding.’
Freedom of the Press
Armenia makes gains as Georgia continues freefall in latest RSF Press Freedom Index
Georgia fell to 114th place in the world, while Armenia rose to 34th.
Economy
US slaps 10% tariffs on Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia
The move came despite the US having trade surpluses with all three countries.
