2025 Georgian Local Elections
For Georgia and Lelo lose members over decision to run in local elections
The elections are set to take place on 4 October amidst a widespread opposition boycott.
Yousef Bardouka
A Circassian from the diaspora, Yousef joined OC Media out of a passion for the Caucasus and a fascination with functional public transport. With previous journalism experience in Jordan, he divides his time between keeping up with regional news, podcast production, and exploration of specialty coffee.
Bidzina Ivanishvili
Georgian authorities freeze accounts of imprisoned former Ivanishvili ally Bachiashvili’s parents
The accounts were frozen as part of a legal battle between Ivanishvili and Bachiashvili.
2025 Georgian Local Elections
Georgian opposition leader Khoshtaria detained for writing ‘Russian Dream’ on ruling party banner
Elene Koshtaria, the leader of Georgia’s opposition party Droa, was arrested for ‘damaging’ Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze’s re-election poster.
2025 Georgian Local Elections
Georgian police detain two Georgian Dream supporters for assaulting protesters
The two men are believed to be supporters of Georgian Dream.
Georgia’s EU U-turn
Georgia investigates protesters over ‘group violence’ and graffiti
The investigation concerns clashes between protesters and supporters of Georgian Dream in Tbilisi.
Nikol Pashinyan
Pashinyan to donate personal Bible to Washington museum
Pashinyan says he had owned the bible since 2008.
