#Freedom of the Press
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.
Azerbaijan sentences opposition activist to 3 years for ‘smuggling money’
Gozal Bayramli claims that €12,000 in cash that authorities say she was smuggling from Georgia was planted in her bag by the authorities.
Azerbaijan sentences opposition activist to 3 years for ‘smuggling money’
Gozal Bayramli claims that €12,000 in cash that authorities say she was smuggling from Georgia was planted in her bag by the authorities.
President vetoes controversial bill on Georgian Public Broadcaster
President Margvelashvili vetoed the bill which would have allowed more advertising to be aired on the Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB).
President vetoes controversial bill on Georgian Public Broadcaster
President Margvelashvili vetoed the bill which would have allowed more advertising to be aired on the Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB).
Azerbaijan under fire over sentencing of abducted journalist Mukhtarli
The EU, US, and OSCE urged Azerbaijan free to Mukhtarli while Georgia faced criticism for the prolonged investigation into his abduction in Tbilisi.
Azerbaijan under fire over sentencing of abducted journalist Mukhtarli
The EU, US, and OSCE urged Azerbaijan free to Mukhtarli while Georgia faced criticism for the prolonged investigation into his abduction in Tbilisi.
Azerbaijan sentences abducted journalist Afgan Mukhtarli to 6 years
Mukhtarli, who was abducted in Georgia last May, was convicted of smuggling €10,000 ($11,200) in cash, border trespass, and disobeying border guards.
Azerbaijan sentences abducted journalist Afgan Mukhtarli to 6 years
Mukhtarli, who was abducted in Georgia last May, was convicted of smuggling €10,000 ($11,200) in cash, border trespass, and disobeying border guards.