Tata Shoshiashvili
Before joining OC Media as a reporter, Tata worked as a journalist in Georgian newspaper Resonance for over 2 years. She is interested in politics, and especially everything related to the North Caucasus. Writing is Tata’s outlet to relax and she believes she has found her dream profession in journalism.
Georgian journalist died of heroin overdose following 5 July attack, autopsy claims
Aleksandre Lashkarava had been recovering from injuries sustained during the homophobic riot on 5 July when he passed away.
Workers sue Georgian government over ‘degrading conditions’ in Germany labour programme
Eleven workers are suing the Georgian State Employment Promotion Agency in court and are seeking compensation.
Georgian economist disappears in mysterious circumstances
The day before his disappearance, Ramaz Gerliani posted on Facebook accusing a police officer of breaking into his home.
Georgia responsible for ‘unprecedented’ 2013 attack on queer activists, ECHR rules
The European Court found evidence of ‘official connivance, and even active participation in individual acts of prejudice’ on 17 May 2013.
In Pictures | Fighting to save the art of Borchalo carpet weaving in Georgia
There are only a few dozen women who still weave the carpets, a unique art practised mostly by Georgia’s ethnic Azerbaijani community
Georgian authorities fail to produce autopsy 5 months after journalist’s death
Aleksandre Lashkarava died on 11 July six days after being attacked in a homophobic riot.
Voice | ‘They love each other very much’
Fifty-six-year old Inga Sindeeva told OC Media about the joys and the challenges of being a foster parent in Georgia.
Kaladze announces all-man cabinet for Tbilisi
The mayor’s spokesperson defended the lack of women, stating that the men nominated had 'fulfilled their duty honestly over the last four years’.
Georgian Communications Commission levies fines on TV channels for 'political' content
Opposition-leaning channel Mtavari was fined $35,000, while government-leaning Imedi was fined $800.
Georgian cities of Batumi and Zugdidi approve annual budgets amid protests
Six people were arrested in rallies outside the city councils of Batumi and Zugdidi after confrontations between law enforcement and opposition supporters.