Georgia’s EU U-turn
Sentencing of Georgian journalist Amaghlobeli met with international condemnation
Mzia Amaghlobeli was sentenced to two years in prison for slapping Batumi’s police chief.
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.
Georgian Dream
Georgian police raid home of protester over 2021 embezzlement case
Giorgi Kldonashvili had been accused of embezzling equipment from a university, which he denies.
2025 Georgian Local Elections
Georgia sets 4 October as date for local elections as opposition vows to boycott
Only two opposition groups intend to participate in the elections: Lelo and For Georgia.
Georgia’s EU U-turn
French photojournalist denied entry to Georgia
Hicham El Bouhmidi was the latest Western journalist to not be allowed to enter.
Corruption
British lawyer fined for failing to ‘adequately vet’ funds linked to Azerbaijani official
The funds were linked to Azerbaijani former National Security Minister Eldar Mahmudov.
Azerbaijan
Syrian and Israeli ministers reportedly hold new meeting in Baku
The meeting was the latest to take place between Israeli and Syrian officials in Baku since the fall of al-Assad’s regime.
