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Inside Ardzinba’s Public Council: the fate of Abkhazian–Georgian dialogue

The council discussed the future of the Abkhazian-Georgian talks in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Inside Ardzinba’s Public Council: the fate of Abkhazian–Georgian dialogue

By OC Media

The council discussed the future of the Abkhazian-Georgian talks in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

1/08/2022

Irakli Kobakhidze: The face of Georgia’s turn from the West

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the head of Georgia’s ruling party has had a lot to say about the West, while barely criticising Russia.

Irakli Kobakhidze: The face of Georgia’s turn from the West

By Shota Kincha

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the head of Georgia’s ruling party has had a lot to say about the West, while barely criticising Russia.

Bolnisi Museum — the longest human journey

The Bolnisi Museum is a gem you should visit even if you have just a few days in Georgia. 

Bolnisi Museum — the longest human journey

By Hans Gutbrod

The Bolnisi Museum is a gem you should visit even if you have just a few days in Georgia. 

22/07/2022

Russians change Gyumri’s rhythm

Armenia's second-largest city has seen an influx of Russians not seen since the collapse of the USSR.

Russians change Gyumri’s rhythm

By Armine Avetisyan

Armenia's second-largest city has seen an influx of Russians not seen since the collapse of the USSR.

15/07/2022

A strong dram and rising inflation leave Armenians in a bind

Following Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, a strong dram has hurt Armenian exporters while inflation has continued to skyrocket.

A strong dram and rising inflation leave Armenians in a bind

By Ani Avetisyan

Following Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, a strong dram has hurt Armenian exporters while inflation has continued to skyrocket.

1/07/2022

Tbilisi Pride’s leading women

Ana Subeliani and Mariam Kvaratskhelia took the helm during a time of crisis and are now steering the organisation through uncharted waters.

Tbilisi Pride’s leading women

By Tata Shoshiashvili

Ana Subeliani and Mariam Kvaratskhelia took the helm during a time of crisis and are now steering the organisation through uncharted waters.

6/06/2022

Turkey’s largest North Caucasian organisation to take anti-Kremlin turn?

A change in KAFFED’s leadership promises to shake up the organisation’s role in contemporary Turkey.

Turkey’s largest North Caucasian organisation to take anti-Kremlin turn?

By Alexander Thatcher

A change in KAFFED’s leadership promises to shake up the organisation’s role in contemporary Turkey.

3/06/2022

Abkhazia goes all-in for tourism in 2022

Many fear that the current tourism infrastructure might buckle under the strain of what promises to be a record-breaking year.

Abkhazia goes all-in for tourism in 2022

By Marianna Kotova

Many fear that the current tourism infrastructure might buckle under the strain of what promises to be a record-breaking year.

2/06/2022

Fighting over a flag in the Pankisi Valley

The controversy concerns repeated incidents in which Georgian police painted over graffiti of an Ichkerian, and later a Ukrainian flag with a Georgian flag.

Fighting over a flag in the Pankisi Valley

By Luiza Mchedlishvili

The controversy concerns repeated incidents in which Georgian police painted over graffiti of an Ichkerian, and later a Ukrainian flag with a Georgian flag.

24/05/2022

Consent not required: how Georgian legislation allows rapists to walk free

In Georgia, saying no is simply not enough, and victims of rape must prove that they physically resisted their rapist to receive justice.

Consent not required: how Georgian legislation allows rapists to walk free

By Tata Shoshiashvili

In Georgia, saying no is simply not enough, and victims of rape must prove that they physically resisted their rapist to receive justice.