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Dato Parulava

​Dato Parulava is a journalist and former staff writer at OC Media. He’s interested in human rights, with a focus on minority rights and Georgia’s EU integration process, and is currently studying an MA in European Studies at Lund University with funding from the Swedish Institute.

Georgia’s first female president

Salome Zurabishvili has been elected the 5th president of Georgia in 28 November’s presidential runoff, winning 60% of votes according to preliminary results.

EU criticises elite corruption, lack of skilled staff and more in Georgia AA report

Georgian officials focussed on the positive assessments in the report despite harsh criticism from the EU Parliament

Georgia ‘did not inform’ British police of Patarkatsishvili assassination tapes

British police told OC Media they had ‘not received any contact from Georgian authorities regarding this development’.

Opinion | Kashia doesn’t need support, queer people do

After abuse over his rainbow armband, Guram Kashia received an outpouring of support. Now it’s time for queer people to receive the same support.

President under fire for refusing to nominate new Georgian Supreme Court head

Critics warned the move could allow a ‘dominant group of judges’ on the High Council of Justice strengthen their grip over the judiciary.

Georgia’s feminists face an uphill battle for equality

Despite a rise in the awareness of women’s rights, a lack of women decision-makers is standing in the way of legal changes.

The EaP Summit promised no ‘golden carrot’ — what should Georgia do?

The summit was a disappointment for Georgia, and plans now need to be made on how best to push forward towards the goal of EU membership.

The EaP Summit promised no ‘golden carrot’ — what should Georgia do?

The summit was a disappointment for Georgia, and plans now need to be made on how best to push forward towards the goal of EU membership.

Voice from Meskheti | ‘Whether in rain or thunderstorms, we pray outside’

Seventy-year-old Grisha Beridze tells of a dispute between Muslims and Christians in southwest Georgia over a building both sides claim as their own.