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Theater and film representatives to spend night outside Georgian Parliament
Director Data Tavadze has announced that representatives of the theater and film industries will stay overnight on the steps of Parliament. “Tonight, representatives of theater and film will spend the night on the Parliament steps. Join us. Solidari...
Georgia’s Theater and Film University students claim expulsion over pro-European protests
Some students at Georgia’s Theater and Film University on Monday claimed their student status had been revoked due to their participation in ongoing protests against the Government’s decision last year to halt EU integration until 2028. One of the a...
Another activist leaves Georgia amid security concerns
Activist and protester Vakho Sebiskveradze has left Georgia, citing intensified surveillance and stalking from the authorities in recent weeks. Speaking to TV Pirveli, he revealed that he and his wife felt forced to leave the country due to security ...
Activist Sandro Kinkladze leaves Georgia citing safety concerns
Sandro Kinkladze, a young activist and participant in pro-European protests in Georgia, has left the country with his wife, citing security concerns. He announced his decision in a lengthy social media post, accompanied by a photo showing their Georg...
Protest marches to take place in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, and Batumi
Under the slogan “Women Against the Regime!”, protest marches will be held today, March 8, in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, and Batumi. In Tbilisi, demonstrators will gather at Republic Square at 19:30; in Kutaisi, at Third School at 19:00; and in Batumi, at 48...
Georgian Public Defender highlights challenges faced by women in Georgia
On International Women’s Day, the Georgian Public Defender issued a statement outlining the key challenges women in Georgia continue to face, including domestic and gender-based violence, economic barriers, career advancement difficulties, and limite...
5.1 magnitude earthquake in Armenia felt in Georgia
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Center, an earthquake occurred in Armenia, with its epicenter located 30 kilometers from the Georgian border. The tremors were recorded at 09:26 Tbilisi time. The earthquake had a magnitude of 5.1. The ...
Activist in Georgia ends hunger strike after 48 days
Activist Temur Katamadze has ended his hunger strike on its 48th day, Zurab Chkhaidze, the clinical director of Vivamedi Tbilisi clinic, where he is currently receiving treatment, told the press on Wednesday. Chkhaidze confirmed that Katamadze had b...
Hunger striker arrested during Georgia’s pro-European protests transferred to medical facility after 48 days
Temur Katamadze, who was arrested during pro-European protests in the city of Batumi, western Georgia, earlier this year and has been on hunger strike for 48 days, has been transferred to a medical facility, the Georgian Young Lawyers Association (GY...
Founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti media outlets declares innocence amid trial
Mzia Amaglobeli, the founder of independent media outlets Batumelebi and Netgazeti, on Tuesday denied the accusations against her, declaring herself an “illegal prisoner.” In a letter distributed by Batumelebi, Amaglobeli asserted her belief in her ...
