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.
Iranian residents of Georgia barred from entering country with no explanation
Recent incidents of Iranian residents of Georgia being denied entry into the country have elicited criticism from Iranian officials as well as rights groups.
Bloodstain election billboards replace pro-vaccination ads in Georgia
The anonymous billboards featured faces of opposition leaders and government critics framed with bloodstains.
SSG Files: Georgian Patriarch Ilia II planned to resign in 2020
This is the latest report from around 3,000 files allegedly leaked from the State Security Services.
Leaked ‘kompromat’ against the clergy rocks Georgia
A former security officer has allegedly leaked a massive cache of surveillance files, including details on clergy from the Georgian Orthodox Church.
Cherokee, Gorky, and Mamluk — Georgian Dream candidates accused of being security services assets
The Georgian Dream mayoral candidates for 23 municipalities were allegedly recruited as informants or are former security officials.
Extremist group behind Tbilisi Pride violence granted ‘national broadcaster’ status
TV providers in Georgia will now be obligated to provide far-right channel Alt-Info to subscribers.
All hostages freed after a standoff in Georgian town of Kvareli
The authorities have been scant on details while still in talks with the perpetrator.
Georgian Dream faces questions over links with alleged killer of Shanae Brooke
The man arrested yesterday for the murder has been identified as a 31-year-old Georgian Dream activist.
Former Georgian Defence Minister and media magnate found guilty in absentia
Despite an earlier acquittal, the Georgian Supreme Court has found former Georgian Defence Minister Davit Kezerashvili guilty of misappropriating state funds.
Georgia’s opposition groups claim pressure on election candidates
Opposition candidates in Georgia’s municipal elections, as well as their relatives, are allegedly being threatened with job loss.