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Open Caucasus Media brings you news, commentary, multimedia, and podcasts from the North and South Caucasus.

Editorial | Ilham Aliyev’s attempt to eradicate the free press cannot succeed

Despite the Azerbaijani President’s apparent strength, the very existence of media organisations like Abzas proves he cannot succeed.

Podcast | Are the rights of queer Armenians being forgotten?

A queer Armenian student, Mamikon Hovsepyan, and Andranik Shirinyan talk about queer rights and activism in Armenia.

Abkhazia tightens regulations on international organisations

A presidential decree has tightened restrictions on NGOs after the authorities criticised USAID for making anti-Russia sentiments.

Podcast | Going against the flow: Georgia’s controversial hydropower plants

Hannah O’Sullivan, Salome Shubladze, and Kakha Asatiani talk about the implications of HPPs in Georgia and why people are protesting their construction.

Podcast | How the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War has reshaped the region

Karen Harutyunyan and Bahruz Samadov talk about the impact of the 2020 war on the region, while Marut Vanyan talks about the Nagorno-Karabakh exodus.

Unease in Abkhazia after manhunt for ‘armed saboteurs’ provides no answers

Abkhazian officials have announced that they are searching for ‘saboteurs’, after reports that an armed group had entered from Georgia. 

Podcast | Is Georgia getting EU candidate status?

Mariam Nikuradze, Kakha Gogolashvili, and Gabriel Gavin discuss the EU Commission’s upcoming decision on Georgia’s EU candidate status.

Son of Russian security official revealed as Sukhumi Airport investor

The deal has raised fears it could trap Abkhazia in debt and lead to a loss of sovereignty.

Podcast | Chechens trying to find their place in Europe

Chamil Albakov and Marat Ilyasov talk about the challenges and stereotypes the Chechens of Europe face.

Abkhazia could turn Council of Ministers building into ‘luxury hotel’

Abkhazia’s President has said that the iconic Council of Ministers  building in the centre of Sukhumi (Sukhum) could be turned into a luxury hotel.