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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.

Kobakhidze calls for Tbilisi Pride to be cancelled

The ‘March for Dignity’ is planned to take place along Rustaveli Avenue on 5 July. 

Georgian Public Defender’s Office slams ‘illegal’ gig economy contracts

The Public Defender’s Office told OC Media they were considering taking legal action to force Bolt Food to sign employment contracts with couriers. 

Child abuse allegations dog Georgian Church orphanage

Despite evidence of horrific child abuse, Georgia’s Public Defender has been barred from visiting the Church-run Ninotsminda orphanage. 

Shukruti protester ‘blackmailed with sex-tape’

A recording of a phone call heard by OC Media reveals a man appearing to threaten to release intimate footage of a protesters daughter-in-law.

Georgia’s UNM ends boycott but refuses to sign EU-mediated deal

MPs from Georgia’s largest opposition party are to take up their seats ending their six-month boycott of parliament.

Shukruti residents sew lips shut to demand compensation

It has been 11 days since 5 people sewed their lips shut to demand financial compensation from Georgian Manganese.

Georgian couriers vow to create ‘gig economy union’ following Glovo strike

Defined as ‘partners’ and not employees, workers from companies such as Glovo, Bolt, and Wolt are not covered by Georgian labour laws.

Fifteen Georgian parties sign joint agreement on queer rights

The statement was signed by most major opposition parties, but not by Georgian Dream.

Voice | ‘I knew from age 6 that I was born in the wrong body’

A 42-year-old transgender man shares his story of discovering his real gender identity and the struggle of living in Georgia as a trans person.  

Georgian Social Services accused of ‘censoring’ employees

At least seven employees of the agency received emails accusing them of ‘violating ethical norms’ for comments made on Facebook.