Shota Kincha
After fleeing a not-so-promising academic career and a disastrous attempt at being a bisexual activist, Shota is now a grumpy staff writer covering Georgia-related topics at OC Media. He is still interested in nationalism, far-right, and gender and queer issues, and still pretends to keep an eye on the wider Eastern and Central Europe region. Shota’s on every social media platform but his true home is Twitter @shotakincha.
Tbilisi diners to go hungry on Saturday as restaurants announce delivery boycott
Over 100 restaurants have committed to halting their operations for a day in protest against anti-coronavirus restrictions.
Tbilisi GWP workers face the sack as strike continues
Workers at Georgian Water and Power have warned of disruptions to Tbilisi’s water system if their demands for better contracts are not met.
Anti-lockdown protesters call for end to ‘Canned Georgia’
There have been multiple protests since the Georgian Government announced that most lockdown measures would be extended until March.
Georgia blames former ‘senior officials’ for Davit Gareja border dispute
Critics argue the case is an attempt to discredit the opposition.
Georgians take queerness and gender-bending to TikTok
Queer Georgians are increasingly flocking to TikTok to explore and express their identities.
Ivanishvili loyalist set to become new Georgian Dream chair
Former speaker of parliament Irakli Kobakhidze will be appointed to succeed Ivanishvili tomorrow.
Muslims attacked over new prayer space in western Georgia
Buknari village has split along religious lines over a recently opened Muslim prayer space.
Georgia releases 1,500 in prisoner amnesty
The new law will affect more than 10,000 people who committed crimes before 11 December.
Ivanishvili declares ‘mission accomplished’ in vow to leave politics
This is the second time the billionaire, who critics accuse of running the country from behind the scenes, has vowed to step aside.
Georgian Orthodox clergy double down on antisemitic sermons
The Georgian Orthodox Church has come under fire for a series of antisemitic sermons and comments by high-profile clergymen.