A Turkish C-130 cargo plane has crashed near the Georgian–Azerbaijani border, with at least 20 people on board. The Turkish Defense Ministry stated that it is working with the Azerbaijani and Georgian authorities.

Irakli Khmaladze served in the role since May 15, 2025, after serving as Tbilisi Deputy Mayor under Kakha Kaladze since 2017. According to multiple journalistic investigations, Khmaladze does not officially own any property, although he is alleged to be a millionaire in reality.

Under the repressive law of the GD, wearing a medical mask at a protest is prohibited and is punishable by imprisonment. Mikheil Zakareishvili wears a mask in front of the police almost every day to protest the absurd law. #GeorgiaProtests Day 348

1/ Georgian Dream MP Mariam Lashkhi commented on the verdict of imprisoned journalist and media manager Mzia Amaglobeli in response to a question from opposition MP Sopho Khorguani of “Gakharia for Georgia.”

The police are not allowing the protesters to block the road. They are not even permitted to cross the zebra crossing. Now, the protesters are marching through the narrow streets, shouting protest slogans. #GeorgiaProtests #TerrorinGeorgia Day 347

#GeorgiaProtests Day 346

Fines and arrests for blocking the road have failed to deter protesters from occupying Rustaveli Avenue. That’s why today, November 7, the 345th day of protests, police are mobilized on both sides of the road. #GeorgiaProtests

1/ Criminal prosecution has been initiated against opposition politicians: Mikheil Saakashvili, Giorgi Vashadze, Nika Gvaramia, Nika Melia, Zurab Japaridze, Elene Khoshtaria, Mamuka Khazaradze, and Badri Japaridze. #TerrorinGeorgia

Criminal prosecution has been initiated against opposition politicians: Mikheil Saakashvili, Giorgi Vashadze, Nika Gvaramia, Nika Melia, Zurab Japaridze, Elene Khoshtaria, Mamuka Khazaradze, and Badri Japaridze.

🚨Breaking: The Georgian Prosecutor’s Office stated that criminal prosecution has been initiated in the so-called “sabotage case” against opposition politicians Saakashvili, Vashadze, Gvaramia, Melia, Zurab Japaridze, Khoshtaria and Khazaradze-Japaridze. #TerrorinGeorgia

Rusudan Kobakhidze, 65, a historian, researcher, and teacher, was arrested "for blocking" Rustaveli Avenue. #GeorgiaProtests #TerrorinGeorgia

Formula TV journalist Liza Tsitsishvili was reporting on Rustaveli Street when she was arrested. She was released a few minutes later. #GeorgiaProtests #TerrorinGeorgia

1/ The European Commission warns that Georgia’s EU accession process has “effectively come to a standstill” due to serious democratic backsliding.

The police arrested teacher Manana Javashvili, her adult sons, and sister “for blocking Rustaveli.” Javashvili, along with her sons Giga and Lado Tsibakhashvili, was detained simultaneously for 2 and 8 days, respectively. Manana’s sister was summoned to an administrative hearing.

1/ A 71-year-old woman, Aza Chilachava was arrested by police in Tbilisi for blocking the road. This was her second arrest, and under the Georgian Dream’s repressive law adopted to suppress protests, it is punishable under the criminal code with up to one year in prison.

1/ Because he crossed Rustaveli Avenue in protest, police have arrested Giorgi Tsikarishvili, former head of the Euro-Atlantic Integration Department of the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. #TerrorinGeorgia

1/ Because he crossed Rustaveli Avenue in protest, police have arrested Giorgi Tsikarishvili, former head of the Euro-Atlantic Integration Department of the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

1/ “I do not recommend reading this text to sensitive readers,” writes Aliona Zaitseva, a friend of prisoner of conscience Anastasia Zinovkina, sharing details from Zinovkina’s recent phone call.

1/ A new report by the Foreign Policy Centre (FPC) argues that Georgia has evolved from a passive transit country into a strategic hub helping Russia circumvent Western sanctions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine.

#GeorgiaProtests Day 336

After being granted bail, teacher Nino Datashvili left prison in tears, saying everything hurts and it’s difficult to walk. She had hernia surgery in 2019 and, according to her lawyers, needs two more surgeries, including one on her neck. 📷 Mariam Qavshbaia/Pulika

Amid the Georgian Dream’s plans to ban pro-Western parties, a political movement affiliated with the GD is establishing a new party called United Neutral Georgia. Its goal is for Georgia to reject the EU and NATO.

Amid the Georgian Dream’s plans to ban pro-Western parties, a political movement affiliated with the GD is establishing a new party called United Neutral Georgia. Its goal is for Georgia to reject the EU and NATO.

Nino Datashvili was released on bail of 5,000 lari (€1,600). “My release is my salvation,” she said during the trial.

The Prosecutor’s Office is requesting that Nino Datashvili’s detention be replaced with bail. The trial is already underway, and the judge is expected to issue a decision soon.

1/ According to the non-governmental organisation Partnership for Human Rights (PHR), which represents detained teacher Nino Datashvili, her health condition has significantly deteriorated while in the penitentiary facility.

Georgia still protests. Day 335 #GeorgiaProtests

My "favorite" part is that they don’t ban parties simply because they aren’t big enough. #TerrorinGeorgia

1/ The Chairman of the Georgian Dream Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, listed the parties whose banning is being demanded through a constitutional lawsuit. These parties are: UNM, Akhali, and Lelo. #TerrorinGeorgia

#GeorgiaProtests Day 334

#GeorgiaProtests Day 333 It’s been 1 year since the parliamentary elections, after which the GD government has not been recognized as legitimate by the West. Also, Irakli Kobakhidze often says the protest doesn’t exist in Georgia.

“Until the end, until victory!” - Protest march is underway in Tbilisi. One year after the 2024 elections, protesters continue to demand: The resignation of gov't and elections free from Ivanishvili’s control; The release of all political prisoners. #GeorgiaProtests Day 333

Protesters blocked Rustaveli again! #GeorgiaProtsests Day 332 📸 Mariam Qavshbaia

A Georgian citizen spoke about the ongoing repression and struggle in Georgia during Katy Perry’s concert in Berlin. “I’m sorry, I didn’t know. We stand with you, Georgia,” said Katy Perry from the stage. #GeorgiaProtests

Tamar Lortkipanidze, who climbed onto a police car during the Oct 22 protest, has been charged with assault and damage to a police vehicle - offenses punishable by 4-7 years in prison. Prosecutors say the damage amounts to 3,300 GEL (€1045) and are seeking her detention.

Despite all the arrests and imprisonments, protesters blocked Rustaveli again today. October 24, 21:20 #GeorgiaProtests #TerrorinGeorgia

🧵 Publika.ge’s Statement on the Illegal Detention of Our Journalist, Basti Mgaloblishvili.

Journalist Vasil Ivanov-Chikovani and his wife, Maiko Bokeria, were arrested at home in the presence of their minor children under administrative detention, on the pretext of “illegally blocking Rustaveli Avenue.” #TerrorinGeorgia

Update: Publika journalist Basti Mgaloblishvili released - police told they had "mistaken him for someone else". Basti was arrested as he was leaving his house and getting into a taxi.

Publika journalist Mamuka (Basti) Mgaloblishvili was arrested, allegedly for “blocking Rustaveli.” He had been covering the protests there for the past few days. We are trying to find out more details. #TerrorinGeorgia

⭕️ Former PM Irakli Gharibashvili left court without speaking to the media, exiting through the back door. The court set his bail at 1 million GEL, seized his passport, and banned him from leaving the country. He has 30 days to pay the bail. 📸 Mindia Gabadze / Publika

🚨 The Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia has charged former Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili with laundering a large amount of illegal money and is demanding bail of 1 million GEL. Gharibashvili will also be deprived of his passport so that he cannot leave the country.

The decree, dated 21 October, stipulates that the center, operating under the Ministry of Education, will be dissolved as of 1 January 2026, with the ministry designated as its legal successor.

Despite the arrests and repressions, Rustaveli was blocked again on October 24. #GeorgiaProtests Day 330

Judge Zviad Tsekvava imposed a 14-day imprisonment on Afgan Sadigov, an Azerbaijani journalist, for "illegally blocking the road". He was arrested yesterday, on October 22. #TerrorinGeorgia

This is how the police arrested protesters yesterday: they were standing on the sidewalk, but were arrested for blocking the road. #GeorgiaProtests #TerrorinGeorgia Video: Formula TV

GD calls protesters Akatsuki — the name of a criminal organization from the Japanese anime Naruto. Nobody knows exactly why or when GD started using it. Irakli Kobakhidze even called Elina Valtonen Akatsuki. “50 Akatsuki block Rustaveli every day. The Finnish FM was the 51st,” he said again today.

Police forcibly arrested protesters on Rustaveli Avenue for “illegally blocking the road.” #GeorgiaProtests

Police have arrested around 30 people on Rustaveli Avenue for “illegally blocking the road.” The demonstrators remain on the sidewalk. #GeorgiaProtests 📷 Mindia Gabadze/Publika

Under the GD government’s repressive law, dozens of people were detained for blocking Rustaveli Avenue, including 76-year-old Giorgi Vachadze. Judge Koba Chagunava issued him a verbal reprimand; a second violation could result in criminal prosecution. #TerrorInGeorgia