The Georgian Dream’s actions have fueled a concerning slide toward authoritarianism, according to OC Media’s ongoing analysis. This explainer, initially published in June 2025, quickly became outdated due to the ruling party’s relentless push for new legislation. Updating this article for a third time in April 2026, the pace of these legislative changes remains unbroken….
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A vote-buying scheme has been uncovered in Armenia’s Armavir region, orchestrated by the “Strong Armenia” party led by businessman Samvel Karapetyan. Authorities have opened a criminal case and detained five individuals following investigations by the Anti-Corruption Committee. The scheme involved disguising payments to voters as salaries or charitable aid, with the intention of securing their…
Georgia-Russia 31.03.2026 Russian intelligence suggests Ecumenical Patriarch seeks influence over Georgian Church Tbilisi Share Share The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) released a statement following the election of a new patriarch within the Georgian Orthodox Church, alleging that Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is attempting to exert control and is actively promoting Metropolitan Abraham (Garmelia) and Metropolitan…
Azerbaijan has consistently demanded international recognition of the 1918 massacres of Azerbaijanis by Armenians as genocide, despite Armenia’s leadership attempting to halt reciprocal accusations regarding historical events during peace negotiations. Former Azerbaijani President Heydar Aliyev issued a decree in 1998 designating March 31st as ‘the Day of Genocide of Azerbaijanis’, alleging Armenians killed ‘tens of…
Iran’s ambassador to Georgia, Ali Mojani, recently stated that no country is immune to the repercussions of the ongoing regional crisis. In a Facebook post, he emphasized a critical observation regarding Donald Trump and US policy, noting that nations relinquishing territory to external forces inevitably face consequences within their own borders. The post included a…
Georgia-USA 31.03.2026 Opinion: ‘Rubio’s call to Tbilisi signals trouble in the region’ Tbilisi Share Share Lasha Tugushi, head of the Liberal Academy, commented on the phone call between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, asserting that it indicates a precarious situation within the region, particularly given the ongoing war…
Chechnya and Iran have issued statements regarding potential involvement in the ongoing conflict, specifically in response to a possible US ground invasion. PressTV, an Iranian state news agency, reported that Chechen military units, loyal to Ramzan Kadyrov, are prepared to deploy to Iran to support Iranian armed forces. These forces view the American-Israeli war against…
Georgia authorities have detained thirteen individuals, including several minors, following reports of violent actions and connections to neo-Nazi beliefs. The Interior Ministry announced the arrests, citing the suspects’ support for Nazi and fascist ideologies. Investigators determined that these individuals were involved in extreme physical and psychological abuse targeting people of various ages. According to Tbilisi…
Irakli Kobakhidze engaged in a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday, representing the most significant Georgia-US dialogue in several years according to OC Media. This marked the first time a senior member of Donald Trump’s administration, Marco Rubio, held an official meeting with the Georgian Dream party since the beginning…