Georgian Dream
Up to 20 summoned to court in Georgia for insulting Georgian Dream MPs online
Among those summoned were prominent journalists, activists, and opposition politicians.
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.
Georgia
US-sanctioned Georgian riot police chief Kharazishvili resigns amidst Interior Ministry reshuffle
Zviad ‘Khareba’ Kharazishvili has been sanctioned by the US, UK, and Czechia.
Armenia–Russia Relations
Russian Senate Chair Matvienko greeted with protests in Yerevan
During her visit, Matvienko met with Parliamentary Speaker Simonyan and Prime Minister Pashinyan.
Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant
US commissions $3.4 million training simulator for Armenian nuclear power plant
The simulator is designed to ‘enhance safe operations’ at the plant.
Armenia–Azerbaijan Conflict
Armenia–Azerbaijan missing persons commissions hold meeting
No details were revealed by either side regarding the nature of the meeting.
Georgia’s EU U-turn
Georgian journalist fined $1,800 for ‘blocking road’ while covering protest
April’s Khatia Ghoghoberidze was accused of blocking a road while covering a demonstration in March.
