Tbilisi
Two earthquakes struck the Caucasus region on Sunday, April 6, 2025: a magnitude 4 tremor in Iran’s Fars province and a magnitude 3.6 quake near Tbilisi, Georgia.
Anti-government protests persist in Georgia for the 111th day, while court cases of activists and journalists see new developments.
Protests in Georgia intensified between January 20-24, 2024, driven by public dissatisfaction with the government’s policies and actions. Demonstrations across cities like Tbilisi, Batumi, and Zugdidi focused on key issues: the release of detained activists, opposition to the controversial “Foreign Agents” Law, and demands for free and fair elections. The case of journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli…
The demonstrations in Tbilisi on January 16-17, 2025, highlighted a pivotal moment in Georgia’s political crisis, drawing significant international attention and condemnation. These events underscored deep divisions within the Georgian government and its relations with citizens and global partners. The protests stemmed from accusations of election fraud, democratic decline, media suppression, and targeting of opposition…
Georgia experienced a week of escalating political tensions from January 6-10, 2025, marked by a convergence of public protests, concerns about judicial independence, and anxieties surrounding the country’s path towards European Union integration. The detention of 11 individuals following a pro-European rally sparked widespread outrage, with protesters demanding their immediate release and accusing the authorities…
The new year has not brought respite to Georgia’s political crisis. From January 1-3, 2025, protests continued with renewed force, demonstrating the unwavering resolve of Georgian citizens against the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party. What began as demonstrations against the suspension of EU accession talks in late 2024 has evolved into a broader movement demanding…
On December 21, thousands of Georgians marched in Tbilisi, culminating in a massive rally on Rustaveli Avenue. Participants from various regions and university students, including those from the Free University and Agrarian University, brought vibrant energy to the demonstrations. A highlight of the day was the performance of the Khorumi military dance by hundreds of…
Leaders and supporters of Georgia’s opposition took to the streets of Tbilisi in a protest march. According to Georgia’s First Channel, they began from “University” and “Marjanishvili” metro stations, demanding new elections. Some protestors moved toward the presidential residence, while others marched towards the Philharmonic Hall in the city center. The opposition announced that the…
An opposition rally took place in Tbilisi against the results of the October 26 elections. Opposition leaders led a march to the parliament, while Rustaveli Avenue was closed to traffic. Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili rejected the results, calling the elections fraudulent. Law enforcement is heavily mobilized in government quarters.
