#Freedom of the Press
Journalists barred from Yerevan Council after reporting attack on female councillors
Two opposition party councillors were attacked last week and thrown out of the council by male councillors from the ruling Republican Party.
Journalists barred from Yerevan Council after reporting attack on female councillors
Two opposition party councillors were attacked last week and thrown out of the council by male councillors from the ruling Republican Party.
South Ossetian journalist ‘under pressure’ from authorities
Irina Kelekhsayeva says she was asked to quit her job after reporting on a ‘disagreement’ between the South Ossetian leader and a Russian investor.
South Ossetian journalist ‘under pressure’ from authorities
Irina Kelekhsayeva says she was asked to quit her job after reporting on a ‘disagreement’ between the South Ossetian leader and a Russian investor.
Georgian PM says media ‘untouchable’ after TV stations accuse government of pressure
Both Iberia TV and TV Pirveli have accused the government of coercion.
Georgian PM says media ‘untouchable’ after TV stations accuse government of pressure
Both Iberia TV and TV Pirveli have accused the government of coercion.
Parliament overrides president’s veto on controversial GPB law
Parliament voted on 21 February to adopt the original draft 83 votes to 13, rejecting the president’s proposed changes.
Parliament overrides president’s veto on controversial GPB law
Parliament voted on 21 February to adopt the original draft 83 votes to 13, rejecting the president’s proposed changes.
Former Georgian officials ‘ordered murder’ of journalist
Konstantine Tsikhistavi reportedly confessed to taking part in the murder of journalist Giorgi Sanaia, and accused the authorities of a cover-up.
Former Georgian officials ‘ordered murder’ of journalist
Konstantine Tsikhistavi reportedly confessed to taking part in the murder of journalist Giorgi Sanaia, and accused the authorities of a cover-up.
The struggle to tell the truth: big money and hostile courts in Azerbaijan’s media
Oligarchic control and a fear of the authorities mean many journalists resort to self-censorship.
The struggle to tell the truth: big money and hostile courts in Azerbaijan’s media
By Kamran MahmudovOligarchic control and a fear of the authorities mean many journalists resort to self-censorship.
Calls for resignation of head of Georgian Public Broadcaster
Over 70 NGOs and cultural figures published a plan to ‘resolve the crisis’ in the GPB, including the resignation of Vasil Maghlaperidze.
Calls for resignation of head of Georgian Public Broadcaster
Over 70 NGOs and cultural figures published a plan to ‘resolve the crisis’ in the GPB, including the resignation of Vasil Maghlaperidze.
RFE/RL vice-president says partnership with Rustavi 2 ‘out of question’
Nenad Pejić flew to Georgia for a closed meeting with local NGOs, after concern over the firing of Radio Tavisupleba’s head.
RFE/RL vice-president says partnership with Rustavi 2 ‘out of question’
Nenad Pejić flew to Georgia for a closed meeting with local NGOs, after concern over the firing of Radio Tavisupleba’s head.
RFE/RL fires Georgian head for ‘refusing to work with Rustavi 2’
Reports say staff at the Georgian service have been united in support of their former head, with bureau chief Marina Vashakmadze resigning in protest.
RFE/RL fires Georgian head for ‘refusing to work with Rustavi 2’
Reports say staff at the Georgian service have been united in support of their former head, with bureau chief Marina Vashakmadze resigning in protest.