fbpx

Become an OC Media Member

Support independent journalism in the Caucasus: Join today

Become a member

#Georgia

Georgian Government reverses course on cancelling contract with oil firm Frontera

The government said the move aimed to maintain Georgia’s reputation amidst a lobbying campaign by Frontera in Washington.

Georgian Government reverses course on cancelling contract with oil firm Frontera

The government said the move aimed to maintain Georgia’s reputation amidst a lobbying campaign by Frontera in Washington.

Average household income ‘almost halved’ in Georgia during the pandemic

A study by CRRC Georgia also found that around half of those who were employed reportedly lost a job during the pandemic.

Average household income ‘almost halved’ in Georgia during the pandemic

A study by CRRC Georgia also found that around half of those who were employed reportedly lost a job during the pandemic.

Georgians avoided church over Easter and disapproved of communal spoon, survey finds

Only 4% of Orthodox Christians in Georgia reported that they attended Easter liturgy this year, down from 44% who said they attended last year.

Georgians avoided church over Easter and disapproved of communal spoon, survey finds

Only 4% of Orthodox Christians in Georgia reported that they attended Easter liturgy this year, down from 44% who said they attended last year.

Tkibuli miner self-harms in director’s office over salary cut

The miner said his salary had been cut from $290 to $97 per month after he was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis.

Tkibuli miner self-harms in director’s office over salary cut

The miner said his salary had been cut from $290 to $97 per month after he was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis.

Georgia’s low domestic violence statistics don’t add up

A third of Georgian men believe wife-beating is sometimes justifiable.

Georgia’s low domestic violence statistics don’t add up

By openDemocracy

A third of Georgian men believe wife-beating is sometimes justifiable.

Analysis | Teachers can be pushed to report domestic violence — but the authorities must respond

Teachers can be encouraged to report suspected domestic violence, but first the authorities must begin to effectively respond to reports. 

Analysis | Teachers can be pushed to report domestic violence — but the authorities must respond

By Dustin Gilbreath

Teachers can be encouraged to report suspected domestic violence, but first the authorities must begin to effectively respond to reports. 

Georgian Dream nominates just one woman as majoritarian for parliamentary elections

Nino Latsabidze, who will run in the Rustavi-Gardabani District, was the only woman out of 30 candidates.

Georgian Dream nominates just one woman as majoritarian for parliamentary elections

Nino Latsabidze, who will run in the Rustavi-Gardabani District, was the only woman out of 30 candidates.

Georgian basketballer faces backlash for joining Russian club

The controversy around Shengelia is part of a growing movement demanding that famous Georgians avoid Russia. 

Georgian basketballer faces backlash for joining Russian club

The controversy around Shengelia is part of a growing movement demanding that famous Georgians avoid Russia. 

Frontera employee reportedly takes own life after ‘not being paid for 14 months’ 

The American oil and gas company has a controversial history in Georgia, including labour disputes and a falling-out with the government.

Frontera employee reportedly takes own life after ‘not being paid for 14 months’ 

The American oil and gas company has a controversial history in Georgia, including labour disputes and a falling-out with the government.

Watchdogs fear new communications bill puts Georgian media freedom at risk

The state’s communications regulator has demanded a mandate to appoint ‘special managers’ to telecoms operators. 

Watchdogs fear new communications bill puts Georgian media freedom at risk

The state’s communications regulator has demanded a mandate to appoint ‘special managers’ to telecoms operators.