Tbilisi, Georgia: Protests continued in Georgia in 2025 after the ruling Georgian Dream party announced on 28 November that it was pausing EU accession talks until 2028.
The political crisis caused by the rejection of the legitimacy of disputed results of the October 26 parliamentary elections, rejected by the opposition political forces, President Salome Zurabishvili, and a big part of the civil society who assess them as rigged, has been exacerbated by this declared U-turn on EU membership by authorities.
Despite the brutal police repression, protesters across the country are persisting, calling for new elections and the release of all illegally detained during repression by the authorities.
Despite New Year’s celebrations, protests persist- Demonstrators have once again gathered in front of the Georgian Parliament on the 35th day in a row that protests have continued unabated by New Year’s festivities. They are still yelling for new elections and the release of everyone who was arrested during the protests.
Zurabishvili Critiques Misjudgments of Georgian Strength in Online Statement- President Salome Zurabishvili responded to those who expected that the protesters’ speed would slow down after New Year’s and pointed out in a Facebook post about the ongoing protests.
Protesters on Rustaveli Avenue plan to celebrate “Bedoba”-Â At the central virtual gathering spot of protesters, protesters decided to celebrate Bedoba, a Georgian tradition that represents the bestowing of good fortune for the coming year, on January 2.
Rustaveli Avenue Protest Continues- The protests continued for the 36th day on Rustaveli Avenue on Bedoba Day, with citizens gathering in central Tbilisi instead of celebrating New Year festivities with their families.
Nationwide Protests Proceed on January 5– The protests are still happening around Georgia on January 5, the 39th day in a row.
