Georgian Dream fails to impeach President Zurabishvili
Georgia’s ruling party has accused the president of violating the constitution by conducting diplomatic trips abroad without the government’s consent.
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Daily Brief
Chechen denied asylum in Switzerland as authorities deem Chechnya ‘safe’ for his return
Ali Batayev was refused amnesty after the Swiss authorities deemed it ‘safe’ for him to return to Chechnya.
Georgian court finds President Zurabishvili guilty of violating constitution
The verdict will allow the ruling party to hold a parliamentary vote to decide whether President Salome Zurabishvili will be impeached.
Aliyev raises Azerbaijani flag in Nagorno-Karabakh on official visit
Aliyev’s visit marks the first visit by an Azerbaijani leader to the city in 35 years.
Podcasts
Podcast | A deadly case of homophobia in Armenia and Basilashvili’s acquittal
Mamikon Hovsepyan phones in to discuss the suicide of a young queer Armenian couple in Yerevan, and OC Media's staff discuss Nikoloz Basilashvili's acquittal.
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In Focus
Datablog | Attitudes towards disinformation on social media in Armenia and Georgia
Armenian and Georgian internet users have different perspectives on the effect of social media disinformation and its effect on their respective countries, according to a CRRC analysis.
OC Insider
Promises of peace ring hollow
Since Azerbaijan’s military victory in the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has frequently repeated on both the national and international stage how committed he is to peace in the region.
Mariam Nikuradze
Georgia’s ‘zombie’ hydropower projects
Despite years of controversy and local opposition to large hydropower plant projects, Georgia’s government has announced it will resume their construction.
Georgia’s ‘zombie’ hydropower projects
Despite years of controversy and local opposition to large hydropower plant projects, Georgia’s government has announced it will resume their construction.
Wagner’s North Caucasian mercenaries fail to wash away their sins with Ukrainian blood
Many in the North Caucasus fear the return of thousands of Wagner mercenaries formerly convicted of robbery, rape, and murder.
Wagner’s North Caucasian mercenaries fail to wash away their sins with Ukrainian blood
Many in the North Caucasus fear the return of thousands of Wagner mercenaries formerly convicted of robbery, rape, and murder.
Roses and Velvet: a contested legacy of revolution
This year marks 20 years since Georgia’s Rose Revolution, and five since the Velvet Revolution in Armenia.
Roses and Velvet: a contested legacy of revolution
This year marks 20 years since Georgia’s Rose Revolution, and five since the Velvet Revolution in Armenia.
Beka Grigoriadis: ‘Those who fought alongside Lazare have abandoned him’
Beka Grigoriadis has protested daily against the prosecution of his son Lazare, who is on trial for his role in the foreign agent law protests.
Beka Grigoriadis: ‘Those who fought alongside Lazare have abandoned him’
Beka Grigoriadis has protested daily against the prosecution of his son Lazare, who is on trial for his role in the foreign agent law protests.
Opinion
Opinion | The EU should step up its support for Armenia
As Moscow turns on Pashinyan, the EU should step up its support for Armenia’s fledgling democracy.
Opinion | Georgia’s labour oversight body has backtracked on transparency
A move to hide employers’ names from public access threatens the much-needed protection of labour rights in Georgia.
Opinion | The Ingush are leaving Russia
A Russian collapse following their defeat in Ukraine is inevitable, and when it comes, the Ingush are ready to forge their own future.