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European Parliament calls for sanctions to be considered on Ivanishvili

The resolution, adopted on Thursday, slammed the deteriorating state of media freedom in Georgia.

European Parliament calls for sanctions to be considered on Ivanishvili

The resolution, adopted on Thursday, slammed the deteriorating state of media freedom in Georgia.

Protests and Western condemnation follow jailing of Georgian government critic

Nika Gvaramia, the director of opposition TV Station Mtavari Arkhi, was sentenced to three years and six months in prison.

Protests and Western condemnation follow jailing of Georgian government critic

Nika Gvaramia, the director of opposition TV Station Mtavari Arkhi, was sentenced to three years and six months in prison.

Director of pro-opposition TV channel jailed for 3.5 years in Georgia

Nika Gvaramia is the director of opposition-leaning TV channel Mtavari and one of the lawyers of Mikheil Saakashvili.

Director of pro-opposition TV channel jailed for 3.5 years in Georgia

Nika Gvaramia is the director of opposition-leaning TV channel Mtavari and one of the lawyers of Mikheil Saakashvili.

Azerbaijani journalist ‘threatened at knifepoint’ over child murder investigation

Aytan Mammadova said she was attacked by an unknown assailant in the elevator of her home in Baku.

Azerbaijani journalist ‘threatened at knifepoint’ over child murder investigation

Aytan Mammadova said she was attacked by an unknown assailant in the elevator of her home in Baku.

Censorship and violence: the challenges to press freedom in the Caucasus in 2022

OC Media spoke with journalists from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Daghestan, and Georgia about the challenges they must overcome to report the news.

Censorship and violence: the challenges to press freedom in the Caucasus in 2022

By Shota Kincha

OC Media spoke with journalists from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Daghestan, and Georgia about the challenges they must overcome to report the news.

Russia investigates Ingush journalist over invasion coverage

A criminal investigation has been launched against Fortanga founder Izabella Evloeva.

Russia investigates Ingush journalist over invasion coverage

A criminal investigation has been launched against Fortanga founder Izabella Evloeva.

Two attacks on journalists in two days in Georgia

News crews from Mtavari and Formula were attacked on duty in two separate incidents.

Two attacks on journalists in two days in Georgia

News crews from Mtavari and Formula were attacked on duty in two separate incidents.

Georgian Public TV suspends show after extremists vow to end it

The far-right group, Alt Info, have continued a campaign of harassment against journalists, especially those critical of them.

Georgian Public TV suspends show after extremists vow to end it

The far-right group, Alt Info, have continued a campaign of harassment against journalists, especially those critical of them.

One of Armenia’s largest opposition media groups shutters

Karyak Media Holding, which includes the ArmNews television channel and radio station, as well as the Tert.am news website is shutting down.

One of Armenia’s largest opposition media groups shutters

Karyak Media Holding, which includes the ArmNews television channel and radio station, as well as the Tert.am news website is shutting down.

Aliyev signs law to muzzle press 

The law creates a registry for all journalists, with opaque requirements for inclusion as well as benefits, including preferential mortgage rates.

Aliyev signs law to muzzle press 

The law creates a registry for all journalists, with opaque requirements for inclusion as well as benefits, including preferential mortgage rates.