fbpx

Become an OC Media Member

Support independent journalism in the Caucasus: Join today

Become a member

6/06/2023

Azerbaijan warns against travel to Iran

Last week, an Azerbaijani citizen was announced to be detained on charges of espionage in Iran.

Azerbaijan warns against travel to Iran

Last week, an Azerbaijani citizen was announced to be detained on charges of espionage in Iran.

5/06/2023

Georgian activists arrested over protest signs released without charge

Those arrested were holding posters including a blank sheet of paper and a copy of the Georgian constitution.

Georgian activists arrested over protest signs released without charge

Those arrested were holding posters including a blank sheet of paper and a copy of the Georgian constitution.

2/06/2023

Police confiscate anti-government banners and detain protester in Tbilisi

The father of foreign agent law protester Lazare Grigoriadis was detained by police after attempting to pitch a tent behind the parliament.

Police confiscate anti-government banners and detain protester in Tbilisi

The father of foreign agent law protester Lazare Grigoriadis was detained by police after attempting to pitch a tent behind the parliament.

Armenian police officer faces prosecution after beating minor

A previous criminal case against the officer was dropped, allegedly on the basis that he had shown remorse.

Armenian police officer faces prosecution after beating minor

A previous criminal case against the officer was dropped, allegedly on the basis that he had shown remorse.

1/06/2023

Abkhazian government and opposition criticise Georgian President’s EU speech

Georgia’s president’s expression of support for Abkhazia’s anti-government protest on Tuesday was rebuffed by the protesting groups.

Abkhazian government and opposition criticise Georgian President’s EU speech

Georgia’s president’s expression of support for Abkhazia’s anti-government protest on Tuesday was rebuffed by the protesting groups.

31/05/2023

Opposition rally in Sukhumi ends peacefully despite high security

Despite athe opposition's demands being refused and unprecedented security measures put in place by the authorities, no significant conflicts took place at a protest in Sukhumi (Sukhum).

Opposition rally in Sukhumi ends peacefully despite high security

Despite athe opposition's demands being refused and unprecedented security measures put in place by the authorities, no significant conflicts took place at a protest in Sukhumi (Sukhum).

Lazare Grigoriadis’ father begins ‘permanent’ protest

Lazare Grigoriadis is the first foreign agent law protester to be detained and tried in court.

Lazare Grigoriadis’ father begins ‘permanent’ protest

Lazare Grigoriadis is the first foreign agent law protester to be detained and tried in court.

30/05/2023

Georgia’s Prime Minister attracts criticism for comments on Ukraine war

After the discussion, Gharibashvili was harshly criticised within and outside Georgia for blaming Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on NATO expansion.

Georgia’s Prime Minister attracts criticism for comments on Ukraine war

After the discussion, Gharibashvili was harshly criticised within and outside Georgia for blaming Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on NATO expansion.

29/05/2023

Aliyev offers ‘amnesty’ to Stepanakert authorities if they dissolve government and parliament

President Ilham Aliyev said he was ready to make concessions to Nagorno-Karabakh officials if they become ‘loyal and normal citizens of Azerbaijan’.

Aliyev offers ‘amnesty’ to Stepanakert authorities if they dissolve government and parliament

President Ilham Aliyev said he was ready to make concessions to Nagorno-Karabakh officials if they become ‘loyal and normal citizens of Azerbaijan’.

Two Armenian soldiers detained after allegedly crossing into Azerbaijan

Baku has accused the two soldiers of carrying out ‘sabotage’ operations, while Yerevan accuses Baku of abducting the soldiers from Armenia.

Two Armenian soldiers detained after allegedly crossing into Azerbaijan

Baku has accused the two soldiers of carrying out ‘sabotage’ operations, while Yerevan accuses Baku of abducting the soldiers from Armenia.