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Azerbaijani MP resigns from Press Council after lashing out at ‘lumpenproletariat’ journalists

Javanshir Feyziyev had recently had £5 million of assets confiscated by the UK government.

Azerbaijani MP resigns from Press Council after lashing out at ‘lumpenproletariat’ journalists

Javanshir Feyziyev had recently had £5 million of assets confiscated by the UK government.

Imprisoned Azerbaijani journalist on hunger strike injures self

Polad Aslanov, an independent journalist convicted of treason in 2019, reportedly slashed his arms after being denied a weekly phone call.

Imprisoned Azerbaijani journalist on hunger strike injures self

Polad Aslanov, an independent journalist convicted of treason in 2019, reportedly slashed his arms after being denied a weekly phone call.

Georgian journalist died of heroin overdose following 5 July attack, autopsy claims

Aleksandre Lashkarava had been recovering from injuries sustained during the homophobic riot on 5 July when he passed away.

Georgian journalist died of heroin overdose following 5 July attack, autopsy claims

Aleksandre Lashkarava had been recovering from injuries sustained during the homophobic riot on 5 July when he passed away.

Azerbaijan to adopt new media restrictions

Police broke up two protests by Journalists against the new law in front of parliament.

Azerbaijan to adopt new media restrictions

Police broke up two protests by Journalists against the new law in front of parliament.

Georgian authorities fail to produce autopsy 5 months after journalist’s death

Aleksandre Lashkarava died on 11 July six days after being attacked in a homophobic riot.

Georgian authorities fail to produce autopsy 5 months after journalist’s death

Aleksandre Lashkarava died on 11 July six days after being attacked in a homophobic riot.

Georgian Communications Commission levies fines on TV channels for 'political' content

Opposition-leaning channel Mtavari was fined $35,000, while government-leaning Imedi was fined $800.

Georgian Communications Commission levies fines on TV channels for 'political' content

Opposition-leaning channel Mtavari was fined $35,000, while government-leaning Imedi was fined $800.

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.

OC Media launches partnerships with local media

Articles produced by OC Media will now be appearing in four languages after partnerships were agreed upon with five local media outlets.

OC Media launches partnerships with local media

Articles produced by OC Media will now be appearing in four languages after partnerships were agreed upon with five local media outlets.

Georgia’s Ministry of Defence sues former Minister and media magnate

The Defence Ministry is seeking compensation from ex-Defence Minister David Kezerashvili who is also the majority owner of the Formula television channel.

Georgia’s Ministry of Defence sues former Minister and media magnate

The Defence Ministry is seeking compensation from ex-Defence Minister David Kezerashvili who is also the majority owner of the Formula television channel.

Extremist group behind Tbilisi Pride violence granted ‘national broadcaster’ status

TV providers in Georgia will now be obligated to provide far-right channel Alt-Info to subscribers.

Extremist group behind Tbilisi Pride violence granted ‘national broadcaster’ status

TV providers in Georgia will now be obligated to provide far-right channel Alt-Info to subscribers.