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Editorial | Only decisive action can save Georgia’s democracy

Georgia’s foreign agent law could spell the beginning of the end for Georgia’s experiment with democracy — unless decisive action is taken.

Editorial | Only decisive action can save Georgia’s democracy

By OC Media

Georgia’s foreign agent law could spell the beginning of the end for Georgia’s experiment with democracy — unless decisive action is taken.

Ruling party chair expresses support for Georgian foreign agent law

US authorities raised concerns that the law would be used to ‘stigmatise and silence independent voices’.

Ruling party chair expresses support for Georgian foreign agent law

US authorities raised concerns that the law would be used to ‘stigmatise and silence independent voices’.

Foreign agent law to be submitted to Georgian Parliament

The law is similar to one passed in Russia, with MEP Andreus Kubilius telling OC Media it could jeopardise Georgia’s EU membership bid.

Foreign agent law to be submitted to Georgian Parliament

The law is similar to one passed in Russia, with MEP Andreus Kubilius telling OC Media it could jeopardise Georgia’s EU membership bid.

‘Putinist response’: Georgian painter investigated for removing own painting from exhibition

The artist wrote ‘art is alive and independent’ in the painting’s place on the gallery wall.

‘Putinist response’: Georgian painter investigated for removing own painting from exhibition

The artist wrote ‘art is alive and independent’ in the painting’s place on the gallery wall.

Georgia amends broadcast law despite media watchdog warnings

The amended law allegedly threatens government-critical broadcasters, as it widens the scope and power of a state media regulator.

Georgia amends broadcast law despite media watchdog warnings

The amended law allegedly threatens government-critical broadcasters, as it widens the scope and power of a state media regulator.

Constitutional Court strikes down Georgia porn ban

The court ruled that the current definition of ‘pornography’ was vague and open to interpretation.

Constitutional Court strikes down Georgia porn ban

The court ruled that the current definition of ‘pornography’ was vague and open to interpretation.

Chair of Azerbaijani democracy group given prison sentence following anti-government posts

Ahmad Mammadli, chair of an Azerbaijani pro-democracy group, has been sentenced to 30 days in prison following public criticism of the regime.

Chair of Azerbaijani democracy group given prison sentence following anti-government posts

Ahmad Mammadli, chair of an Azerbaijani pro-democracy group, has been sentenced to 30 days in prison following public criticism of the regime.

Three TV channels sanctioned at request of Georgian Dream

Three TV channels have been penalised for running an advertisement critical of Georgia’s ruling party, Georgian Dream. 

Three TV channels sanctioned at request of Georgian Dream

Three TV channels have been penalised for running an advertisement critical of Georgia’s ruling party, Georgian Dream. 

Georgia considers ban on political attack ads

The initiative surprised many as it came before local election runoffs in which the ruling party have waged a largely negative campaign

Georgia considers ban on political attack ads

The initiative surprised many as it came before local election runoffs in which the ruling party have waged a largely negative campaign

UK Embassy cancels queer event after moderator calls Azerbaijan a dictatorship

Maksym Eristavi had argued that the Azerbaijani Government’s actions had worsened queer rights in the country.

UK Embassy cancels queer event after moderator calls Azerbaijan a dictatorship

Maksym Eristavi had argued that the Azerbaijani Government’s actions had worsened queer rights in the country.

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