Georgia is in the midst of a political crisis. Protests that began at the start of 2025 continue for over 70 days, demanding radical changes and free elections. Tensions are rising, and the period of February 6-8 was marked by a series of events that further exacerbated the situation.
Protests in Georgia continued through the period of February 6-8, 2025, marked by numerous detentions, fines, and international reaction. Rallies took place in Tbilisi and other cities, demanding new elections and the release of detained protesters. The actions of law enforcement towards protesters, as well as the response from the international community, were central to the events of these days.
On February 7, the Tbilisi City Court fined former National Bank President Giorgi Kadagidze 2,500 GEL for disobeying a lawful police order. On the same day, citizens gathered in Batumi in solidarity with hunger-striking Mzia Amaghlobeli, demanding her immediate release. Vephkhia Kasradze, who was in pre-trial detention, was transferred to a hospital after his health deteriorated following surgery. The Tbilisi City Court also fined diplomat Aleksi Petriashvili 5,000 GEL for obstructing the road. The Georgian Young Lawyers Association announced plans to take Mzia Amaghlobeli’s case to the European Court of Human Rights. These incidents highlight the ongoing tension between authorities and protesters.
On February 6, protesters managed to block Rustaveli Avenue despite police resistance. The Danish Ambassador called for an end to impunity and the release of unjustly detained individuals. The Tbilisi City Court fined Giorgi Kldiashvili 5,000 GEL for blocking the road during a protest on January 4. EU ambassadors met with families of illegally detained individuals to discuss the situation. This international reaction demonstrates that events in Georgia are being closely monitored.
The events in Georgia from February 6-8 further demonstrate the tension prevailing in the country. The detentions, fines, and reaction from the international community show that the crisis continues and requires an urgent solution. The future of Georgia depends on the importance of dialogue between the authorities and society, and the ability to reach an agreement.