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New regulations introduced banning protests in Georgian parliament

These are the latest in a series of rules that critics and opposition figures say could be used to stifle dissent.

New regulations introduced banning protests in Georgian parliament

These are the latest in a series of rules that critics and opposition figures say could be used to stifle dissent.

OC Media joins over 60 media groups in vow to disobey Georgian foreign agent law

The law would mark all NGOs and media outlets that receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad as ‘agents of foreign influence’.

OC Media joins over 60 media groups in vow to disobey Georgian foreign agent law

The law would mark all NGOs and media outlets that receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad as ‘agents of foreign influence’.

Georgian extremist group Alt Info thwart lecture by government critic

The far-right group have prevented Levan Berdzenisvhili from delivering a lecture in the eastern Georgian town of Kvareli.

Georgian extremist group Alt Info thwart lecture by government critic

The far-right group have prevented Levan Berdzenisvhili from delivering a lecture in the eastern Georgian town of Kvareli.

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.

Street art in Georgia: Vandalism or self-expression? 

Not so long ago, Tbilisi residents used to complain that street art was a blemish on the face of the city, now it’s one of the city’s most famous attractions.

Street art in Georgia: Vandalism or self-expression? 

By Tata Shoshiashvili

Not so long ago, Tbilisi residents used to complain that street art was a blemish on the face of the city, now it’s one of the city’s most famous attractions.

Azerbaijani journalist given 15-day sentence following critical Facebook post

Anar Abdulla was convicted of petty hooliganism and disobeying police in a closed trial on Wednesday.

Azerbaijani journalist given 15-day sentence following critical Facebook post

Anar Abdulla was convicted of petty hooliganism and disobeying police in a closed trial on Wednesday.

Criminal case opened for ‘insulting’ Facebook comment on Pashinyan photo

According to Armenian police, the case was initiated ‘without a complaint of the presumably injured party՛․

Criminal case opened for ‘insulting’ Facebook comment on Pashinyan photo

According to Armenian police, the case was initiated ‘without a complaint of the presumably injured party՛․

‘The most vicious interference’: Azerbaijani journalists react to Pegasus revelations

Even journalists who expected to be under some level of state surveillance were shocked by the degree of privacy violation.

‘The most vicious interference’: Azerbaijani journalists react to Pegasus revelations

Even journalists who expected to be under some level of state surveillance were shocked by the degree of privacy violation.

New policies threaten Armenia's press freedom

One new proposed law would penalise ‘insult or slander’ of government officials with up to 2 years in prison. 

New policies threaten Armenia's press freedom

By Ani Avetisyan

One new proposed law would penalise ‘insult or slander’ of government officials with up to 2 years in prison. 

Azerbaijan seeks arrest of critics abroad

Azerbaijan has applied for Interpol red notices against seven people known for their criticism of the government.

Azerbaijan seeks arrest of critics abroad

Azerbaijan has applied for Interpol red notices against seven people known for their criticism of the government.