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.
Activists protest dam construction in northwest Georgia
Academics, rights groups and activists, and the Ombudsman urge authorities to engage in dialogue with local population
Georgians go to the polls despite opposition boycott
While opposition candidates remain on the ballots, all major opposition groups have called on their supporters to boycott the vote.
Protesters line streets of Tbilisi to greet US Secretary of State Pompeo
The US Secretary of State met with government officials, civil society, and the Patriarch during his visit.
UNM leader sidelined after suggesting ‘dialogue’ with Georgian Dream
Grigol Vashadze rebelled against his own party in calling for dialogue with the government and for the opposition to enter parliament.
Protesters face off with riot police outside Georgian Central Election commission
Riot police deployed water cannons outside the CEC offices after protesters began to take down fences surrounding the building.
Over 20,000 fined in Georgia for not wearing facemasks
The numbers cover the period from when facemasks in enclosed spaces were made mandatory on 12 June up until 30 September.
Were the far-right the biggest losers in Georgia’s election?
Despite not winning any seats, the far-right remain anything but powerless.
Georgians prepare for historic parliamentary vote
In the last parliamentary elections under a mixed system, opposition groups attempt to foil the ruling party’s plan for a historic third term.
The most memorable and bizarre moments of Georgia’s elections campaign
We take a pause to take a look at the weirdest and most amusing moments of the campaign so far.
Hostage-taker remains at large after evading police in Zugdidi
Coming 10 days before the election, the incident has fueled partisanship and a political fistfight near the hostage crisis location.