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Georgian Communications Commission levies fines on TV channels for 'political' content

Opposition-leaning channel Mtavari was fined $35,000, while government-leaning Imedi was fined $800.

Georgian Communications Commission levies fines on TV channels for 'political' content

Opposition-leaning channel Mtavari was fined $35,000, while government-leaning Imedi was fined $800.

Azerbaijani journalist given 15-day sentence following critical Facebook post

Anar Abdulla was convicted of petty hooliganism and disobeying police in a closed trial on Wednesday.

Azerbaijani journalist given 15-day sentence following critical Facebook post

Anar Abdulla was convicted of petty hooliganism and disobeying police in a closed trial on Wednesday.

OC Media launches partnerships with local media

Articles produced by OC Media will now be appearing in four languages after partnerships were agreed upon with five local media outlets.

OC Media launches partnerships with local media

Articles produced by OC Media will now be appearing in four languages after partnerships were agreed upon with five local media outlets.

Georgia’s Ministry of Defence sues former Minister and media magnate

The Defence Ministry is seeking compensation from ex-Defence Minister David Kezerashvili who is also the majority owner of the Formula television channel.

Georgia’s Ministry of Defence sues former Minister and media magnate

The Defence Ministry is seeking compensation from ex-Defence Minister David Kezerashvili who is also the majority owner of the Formula television channel.

South Ossetia denies assassination attempt on Sputnik editor

Vitaliy Denisov, who heads Sputnik’s South Ossetian service, said his flat’s gas boiler may have been sabotaged.

South Ossetia denies assassination attempt on Sputnik editor

Vitaliy Denisov, who heads Sputnik’s South Ossetian service, said his flat’s gas boiler may have been sabotaged.

‘Disinformation and hate speech’: Georgia’s election commission goes to war with the press

The CEC has come under increasing criticism from the media and civil society groups since last October’s Parliamentary elections.

‘Disinformation and hate speech’: Georgia’s election commission goes to war with the press

The CEC has come under increasing criticism from the media and civil society groups since last October’s Parliamentary elections.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Journalists face restrictions in Armenian parliament as political tensions persist

The restrictions have raised concerns among rights groups about press freedom in Armenia.

Journalists face restrictions in Armenian parliament as political tensions persist

The restrictions have raised concerns among rights groups about press freedom in Armenia.

‘You are a whore’: Azerbaijani journalists condemn ‘abuse by police’

Three journalists say they were punched, insulted, and had equipment broken by police while covering a protest against femicide.

‘You are a whore’: Azerbaijani journalists condemn ‘abuse by police’

Three journalists say they were punched, insulted, and had equipment broken by police while covering a protest against femicide.