Activists rally against ‘monster’ building on Sukhumi seafront
The construction of a multi-storey building in a historic quarter of Abkhazia’s capital has prompted pushback from activists and architects.
Activists rally against ‘monster’ building on Sukhumi seafront
By OC MediaThe construction of a multi-storey building in a historic quarter of Abkhazia’s capital has prompted pushback from activists and architects.
27/03/2023
Poisoned, soaked, but still dancing: Georgia’s Zoomers come of political age
Sassy posters, raving to sirens, and dancing with water jets have become symbols of the protests that defeated Georgia’s foreign agent bills.
Poisoned, soaked, but still dancing: Georgia’s Zoomers come of political age
By Tata ShoshiashviliSassy posters, raving to sirens, and dancing with water jets have become symbols of the protests that defeated Georgia’s foreign agent bills.
23/03/2023
‘Irrationality is subjective’: fears rise of conflict between Iran and Azerbaijan
As the two countries exchange increasingly aggressive rhetoric and actions, some worry that a serious conflict might break out.
‘Irrationality is subjective’: fears rise of conflict between Iran and Azerbaijan
By Ismi AghayevAs the two countries exchange increasingly aggressive rhetoric and actions, some worry that a serious conflict might break out.
16/03/2023
Georgia’s lost parents and sold children
A group in Georgia claims to have reunited 500 people sold by doctors as newborns with their biological families.
Georgia’s lost parents and sold children
By Tata ShoshiashviliA group in Georgia claims to have reunited 500 people sold by doctors as newborns with their biological families.
30/01/2023
Plastic flowers at a funeral: small-town life under blockade
In the town of Chartar, in Nagorno-Karabakh, some local residents feel doubly cut off.
Plastic flowers at a funeral: small-town life under blockade
By Marut VanyanIn the town of Chartar, in Nagorno-Karabakh, some local residents feel doubly cut off.
27/01/2023
Georgia’s (in)human rights strategy
Georgia’s Human Rights Strategy for the next eight years lists many key vulnerable groups, but queer people have been removed.
Georgia’s (in)human rights strategy
By Shota KinchaGeorgia’s Human Rights Strategy for the next eight years lists many key vulnerable groups, but queer people have been removed.
26/01/2023
Abandoned high-rises and housing assistance in Abkhazia
Struggling to make ends meet, some families in Abkhazia are demanding that the government help them escape cycles of rental and poverty.
Abandoned high-rises and housing assistance in Abkhazia
By OC MediaStruggling to make ends meet, some families in Abkhazia are demanding that the government help them escape cycles of rental and poverty.
23/01/2023
The Abkhaz blogger charged with treason for calling for unification
Daur Buava, a popular TikTok blogger, has been living in Tbilisi since 2021.
The Abkhaz blogger charged with treason for calling for unification
By Tata ShoshiashviliDaur Buava, a popular TikTok blogger, has been living in Tbilisi since 2021.
9/01/2023
Food shortages spark creative New Year’s solutions in Nagorno Karabakh
From vegetable bouquets to mayonnaise pancakes, people in Nagorno-Karabakh found ways to greet the New Year despite produce shortages.
Food shortages spark creative New Year’s solutions in Nagorno Karabakh
By Arpi BekaryanFrom vegetable bouquets to mayonnaise pancakes, people in Nagorno-Karabakh found ways to greet the New Year despite produce shortages.
6/01/2023
‘Everyone will benefit, only we will suffer’: an Armenian village fights for its survival
A government-supported resort threatens to strip people in Aragatsotn of their land and livelihoods.
‘Everyone will benefit, only we will suffer’: an Armenian village fights for its survival
By Ani AvetisyanA government-supported resort threatens to strip people in Aragatsotn of their land and livelihoods.