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New anti–hate speech bill for Georgian TV stations slammed by rights groups

the Coalition for Media Advocacy said the bill would give the state leverage to influence the media.

New anti–hate speech bill for Georgian TV stations slammed by rights groups

the Coalition for Media Advocacy said the bill would give the state leverage to influence the media.

Editorial | I/We are Golunov, and Geriyev, and Kochesoko…

The arrest of Meduza journalist Ivan Golunov mirrors the treatment of government critics in the North Caucasus.

Editorial | I/We are Golunov, and Geriyev, and Kochesoko…

By OC Media

The arrest of Meduza journalist Ivan Golunov mirrors the treatment of government critics in the North Caucasus.

Azerbaijani journalist sued for ‘filming election fraud’

The director of a Baku school filed a lawsuit against journalist Sevinj Vagifgizi for filming her during last year’s presidential election.

Azerbaijani journalist sued for ‘filming election fraud’

The director of a Baku school filed a lawsuit against journalist Sevinj Vagifgizi for filming her during last year’s presidential election.

Rustavi 2 shareholder sues Gvaramia and other shareholders

Director Nika Gvaramia accused the government of being behind the lawsuit to attack the channel’s editorial independence.

Rustavi 2 shareholder sues Gvaramia and other shareholders

Director Nika Gvaramia accused the government of being behind the lawsuit to attack the channel’s editorial independence.

Calls to impeach Adjara TV head raise concerns about media freedom in Georgia

Two of the five members of Adjara TV’s Board of Advisors requested that director Natia Kapanadze be removed.

Calls to impeach Adjara TV head raise concerns about media freedom in Georgia

Two of the five members of Adjara TV’s Board of Advisors requested that director Natia Kapanadze be removed.

Azerbaijan debates creating its own social media network

Politicians from the ruling party have been highly critical of social networks in recent weeks, suggesting proposals to restrict access.

Azerbaijan debates creating its own social media network

Politicians from the ruling party have been highly critical of social networks in recent weeks, suggesting proposals to restrict access.

Azerbaijan cuts public funding for newspapers

At least 18 newspapers will lose state support, with a number of them dropping their print editions as a result.

Azerbaijan cuts public funding for newspapers

At least 18 newspapers will lose state support, with a number of them dropping their print editions as a result.

Georgian satirical show put on hold ‘after mocking speaker of parliament’

Vasmedia producers said the show would be back in a week, several hours after Imedi TV’s decision to suspend it.

Georgian satirical show put on hold ‘after mocking speaker of parliament’

Vasmedia producers said the show would be back in a week, several hours after Imedi TV’s decision to suspend it.

Secret audio recordings suggest racket in Georgian Government

In a recording allegedly of one of Georgian Dream’s founders, the second in recent weeks, he is heard demanding cars from the founder of Omega Group.

Secret audio recordings suggest racket in Georgian Government

In a recording allegedly of one of Georgian Dream’s founders, the second in recent weeks, he is heard demanding cars from the founder of Omega Group.

Armenian news site raided by police in wiretapping case

The search of Yerevan.Today’s offices was connected to recordings of phone conversations between two top security chiefs which leaked online last week.

Armenian news site raided by police in wiretapping case

The search of Yerevan.Today’s offices was connected to recordings of phone conversations between two top security chiefs which leaked online last week.