Shota Kincha
After fleeing a not-so-promising academic career and a disastrous attempt at being a bisexual activist, Shota is now a grumpy staff writer covering Georgia-related topics at OC Media. He is still interested in nationalism, far-right, and gender and queer issues, and still pretends to keep an eye on the wider Eastern and Central Europe region.
Georgian President calls for public rally after slamming government over EU prospects
Salome Zurabishvili criticised the government for ‘messing up’ Georgia’s EU membership candidacy process.
Supporters question Georgia’s EU aspirations over Ivanishvili sanctions threat
The European Parliament passed a scathing resolution reprimanding the Georgian authorities and threatening to sanction Bidzina Ivanishvili.
European Parliament calls for sanctions to be considered on Ivanishvili
The resolution, adopted on Thursday, slammed the deteriorating state of media freedom in Georgia.
Demands for action on air pollution in Rustavi
Despite pushing lawmakers to amend air pollution legislation, activists in Rustavi are now fighting for the rules to be implemented.
Georgian extremist group Alt Info threatens Pride week
The threats came despite Tbilisi Pride announcing there would be no attempt to hold a public march this year.
Protests and Western condemnation follow jailing of Georgian government critic
Nika Gvaramia, the director of opposition TV Station Mtavari Arkhi, was sentenced to three years and six months in prison.
Defiant activist blocks South Ossetian authorities from dropping charges against her
Tamara Mearakishvili has insisted on clearing her name, instead of having the charges swept under the rug.
Georgia marks 17 May with Christian rally and closed queer event
Globally, 17 May is marked as the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia.
Director of pro-opposition TV channel jailed for 3.5 years in Georgia
Nika Gvaramia is the director of opposition-leaning TV channel Mtavari and one of the lawyers of Mikheil Saakashvili.
Saakashvili moved to civilian hospital
Saakashvili is currently serving a six-year prison sentence for abuse of power during his rule