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Watchdogs fear new communications bill puts Georgian media freedom at risk

The state’s communications regulator has demanded a mandate to appoint ‘special managers’ to telecoms operators. 

Watchdogs fear new communications bill puts Georgian media freedom at risk

The state’s communications regulator has demanded a mandate to appoint ‘special managers’ to telecoms operators. 

Police raid house of journalist with disabilities in Stavropol 

The authorities of Karachay-Cherkessia are investigating several news outlets critical of the government for ‘disseminating fake news’ about COVID-19.

Police raid house of journalist with disabilities in Stavropol 

The authorities of Karachay-Cherkessia are investigating several news outlets critical of the government for ‘disseminating fake news’ about COVID-19.

Georgian Security Service investigates opposition TV station for ‘sabotage’

The investigation follows a story aired by Mtavari Arkhi claiming the authorities were artificially increasing the number of recorded COVID-19 deaths.

Georgian Security Service investigates opposition TV station for ‘sabotage’

The investigation follows a story aired by Mtavari Arkhi claiming the authorities were artificially increasing the number of recorded COVID-19 deaths.

Chechnya’s Ramzan Kadyrov ‘ordered killing’ of Georgian TV host who insulted Putin

A man sent to kill Mtavari Arkhi’s Giorgi Gabunia was arrested during a special operation in Tbilisi last week, the channel’s director has claimed.

Chechnya’s Ramzan Kadyrov ‘ordered killing’ of Georgian TV host who insulted Putin

A man sent to kill Mtavari Arkhi’s Giorgi Gabunia was arrested during a special operation in Tbilisi last week, the channel’s director has claimed.

News editors arrested for ‘extortion’ in Azerbaijan

An editor at news site Azel TV and the editor-in-chief of news site Kheberfakt have been charged with extorting money from politicians.

News editors arrested for ‘extortion’ in Azerbaijan

An editor at news site Azel TV and the editor-in-chief of news site Kheberfakt have been charged with extorting money from politicians.

Georgian Public defender slams ‘mistreatment’ of Adjara TV journalists 

Violation of labour rights ‘further strengthened the suspicions’ over an attempt to influence the channel’s editorial policy.

Georgian Public defender slams ‘mistreatment’ of Adjara TV journalists 

Violation of labour rights ‘further strengthened the suspicions’ over an attempt to influence the channel’s editorial policy.

No investigation over Ramzan Kadyrov’s ‘death threats’ against journalist

The Chechnya head’s ire was raised by an article criticizing his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

No investigation over Ramzan Kadyrov’s ‘death threats’ against journalist

The Chechnya head’s ire was raised by an article criticizing his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Georgia declares state of emergency

The measure grants the president the right to suspend civil liberties and enact laws by decree.

Georgia declares state of emergency

The measure grants the president the right to suspend civil liberties and enact laws by decree.

Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli freed from prison

Mukhtarli was serving a 6-year sentence on charges widely condemned by rights groups as being trumped up.

Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli freed from prison

Mukhtarli was serving a 6-year sentence on charges widely condemned by rights groups as being trumped up.

Editorial | The Georgian government’s year-long venture to tame Adjara TV is about to succeed

After a barrage of criticism from the government and a series of firings and ‘reorganisations’ — the broadcaster’s neutrality is under serious threat.

Editorial | The Georgian government’s year-long venture to tame Adjara TV is about to succeed

By OC Media

After a barrage of criticism from the government and a series of firings and ‘reorganisations’ — the broadcaster’s neutrality is under serious threat.