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Ruling party chair expresses support for Georgian foreign agent law
US authorities raised concerns that the law would be used to ‘stigmatise and silence independent voices’.
Ruling party chair expresses support for Georgian foreign agent law
US authorities raised concerns that the law would be used to ‘stigmatise and silence independent voices’.
Foreign agent law to be submitted to Georgian Parliament
The law is similar to one passed in Russia, with MEP Andreus Kubilius telling OC Media it could jeopardise Georgia’s EU membership bid.
Foreign agent law to be submitted to Georgian Parliament
The law is similar to one passed in Russia, with MEP Andreus Kubilius telling OC Media it could jeopardise Georgia’s EU membership bid.
‘Putinist response’: Georgian painter investigated for removing own painting from exhibition
The artist wrote ‘art is alive and independent’ in the painting’s place on the gallery wall.
‘Putinist response’: Georgian painter investigated for removing own painting from exhibition
The artist wrote ‘art is alive and independent’ in the painting’s place on the gallery wall.
Georgia amends broadcast law despite media watchdog warnings
The amended law allegedly threatens government-critical broadcasters, as it widens the scope and power of a state media regulator.
Georgia amends broadcast law despite media watchdog warnings
The amended law allegedly threatens government-critical broadcasters, as it widens the scope and power of a state media regulator.
Constitutional Court strikes down Georgia porn ban
The court ruled that the current definition of ‘pornography’ was vague and open to interpretation.
Constitutional Court strikes down Georgia porn ban
The court ruled that the current definition of ‘pornography’ was vague and open to interpretation.
Chair of Azerbaijani democracy group given prison sentence following anti-government posts
Ahmad Mammadli, chair of an Azerbaijani pro-democracy group, has been sentenced to 30 days in prison following public criticism of the regime.
Chair of Azerbaijani democracy group given prison sentence following anti-government posts
Ahmad Mammadli, chair of an Azerbaijani pro-democracy group, has been sentenced to 30 days in prison following public criticism of the regime.
Three TV channels sanctioned at request of Georgian Dream
Three TV channels have been penalised for running an advertisement critical of Georgia’s ruling party, Georgian Dream.
Three TV channels sanctioned at request of Georgian Dream
Three TV channels have been penalised for running an advertisement critical of Georgia’s ruling party, Georgian Dream.
Georgia considers ban on political attack ads
The initiative surprised many as it came before local election runoffs in which the ruling party have waged a largely negative campaign
Georgia considers ban on political attack ads
The initiative surprised many as it came before local election runoffs in which the ruling party have waged a largely negative campaign
UK Embassy cancels queer event after moderator calls Azerbaijan a dictatorship
Maksym Eristavi had argued that the Azerbaijani Government’s actions had worsened queer rights in the country.
UK Embassy cancels queer event after moderator calls Azerbaijan a dictatorship
Maksym Eristavi had argued that the Azerbaijani Government’s actions had worsened queer rights in the country.
News editors arrested for ‘extortion’ in Azerbaijan
An editor at news site Azel TV and the editor-in-chief of news site Kheberfakt have been charged with extorting money from politicians.
News editors arrested for ‘extortion’ in Azerbaijan
An editor at news site Azel TV and the editor-in-chief of news site Kheberfakt have been charged with extorting money from politicians.