Morgen is het vier jaar geleden dat Rusland de grootschalige invasie van Oekraïne begon. Oekraïne strijdt dagelijks voor vrijheid. En de strijd in Oekraïne gaat over de veiligheid van heel Europa. youtu.be/k2FhoAqCJYo

Today the Netherlands and 23 OSCE participating States invoked the Moscow Mechanism to establish a fact-finding mission to assess Georgia’s implementation of its OSCE commitments. We have repeatedly expressed concern about the rapidly deteriorating situation in Georgia. 1/2

For a year now, the people of #Georgia have exercised their rights by standing up for freedom and democracy despite intimidation, violence and repression. No government can ignore their plea. 1/2

A difficult but necessary decision in the current context. Over the years, close to 200 🇬🇪 officials and civil servants were trained on rule of law, contributing to stronger institutions. Matra training alumni form an essential part of our Embassy’s network.

Statement of 24 diplomatic missions on the sentencing of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli 👇 Co-signed by 🇦🇹🇧🇪🇨🇦🇨🇿🇩🇰🇪🇪🇪🇺🇫🇮🇫🇷🇩🇪🇮🇸🇮🇪🇮🇹🇱🇻🇱🇹🇱🇺🇳🇱🇳🇴🇵🇱🇷🇴🇪🇸🇸🇪🇺🇦🇬🇧 @netgazeti.org

De geruchtmakende rechtszaak tegen journaliste Mzia Amaghlobeli is een lakmoesproef voor de persvrijheid in #Georgië. Woensdag is de uitspraak www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/... door @evacukier.bsky.social in @nrc.nl

Mzia Amaghlobeli delivers her final remarks in court before the expected verdict: “I see diplomats and international orgs here. Their presence isn’t personal support—it means we’re not alone on this path toward dictatorship. Thank you, friends of Georgia.” 📷 Batumelebi

Tomorrow #Mzia Amaglobeli’s court case ends. On Friday I attended the last hearing in Batumi on behalf of 🇳🇱 with colleagues from 🇨🇿🇸🇪🇳🇴🇵🇱🇫🇷🇩🇪🇱🇹 and 🇪🇺 - in support of free and independent media and journalism in #Georgia @caoilfhionn.bsky.social @irmadimitradze.bsky.social @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social

Looking back at a wonderful King's day reception in Tbilisi 🤴 @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social

100th day of protest in Tbilisi

Messages of support for Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky.

Opportunity for Georgian CSOs! 👇

🔴 A march in support of #Ukraine is taking place in #Tbilisi, #Georgia. #StandWithUkraine

Rustaveli is blocked once again for the 81st straight day. 🇬🇪🇪🇺

Eight protesters detained during the February 2 demonstration near Tbilisi Mall now face criminal charges, as their case has been reclassified from an administrative offense. GD started applying the hardened law it adopted specifically to counter that protest.

The brutal crackdown on peaceful protesters, journalists and politicians tonight in Tbilisi is unacceptable. Georgia falls short of any expectation from a candidate country. The EU stands with the people of Georgia in their fight for freedom and democracy.

The 🇳🇱 Embassy will continue supporting civil society organisations in #Georgia. We have just announced a call for proposals to support CSOs under our MATRA and Human Rights Fund instruments. CSOs can apply before 21/2 👇 www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/georgia/...

Joint statement of 14 embassies of the Media Freedom Coalition in #Georgia on Mzia Amaglobeli 👇 🇦🇹 🇨🇿 🇩🇰 🇪🇪 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇳🇱 🇳🇴 🇸🇪 🇨🇭 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social

#OSCE media freedom rep. Jan Braathu urges #Georgia: - to immediately release Mzia Amaghlobeli - to unconditionally release all journalists arbitrarily arrested or detained - to investigate & hold accountable perpetrators of violent attacks against journalists reporting from demonstrations

🇪🇺 Embassies met this afternoon with editors of Batumelebi & @netgazeti.org & the lawyers of #Mzia Amaglobeli, who remains in pre-trial detention on criminal charges and on hunger strike since 12 January. 🇳🇱 Embassy recently released additional funding for independent media in #Georgia.

🇳🇱 FM Veldkamp at 🇪🇺 FAC on #Georgia (from min 5:35): - always been in favour of personal sanctions; - withdrawal visa freedom for diplo passports important first step; - made extra resources available for protection of journalists and those arrested. newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20250...

With #HumanRights under serious pressure in #Georgia, it was even more important for the 🇳🇱Embassy to award our Tulip 🌷 award for human rights defenders. Winner Nestan Ananidze, who does tremendous work with women and minorities in Ajara: ‘the award supports all Georgians fighting for their rights’.

The strategic partnership treaty recently signed by #Iran and #Russia is an important document formalizing many activities already underway. One of its provisions, Article 12, [1/5]

🟥 January 11-12: #GeorgiaProtests and Arrests in #Batumi 1/10🧵 January 11: Tbilisi City Court ordered pretrial detention for another 8 protesters arrested during the protests, following a similar ruling the day before for 11 others. These decisions sparked protests nationwide.

Great summary on Russian influence on Georgian politics by Natalie Sabanadze @chathamhouse.bsky.social By now, Georgian Dream's regime survival agenda, based on illiberal ideology, authoritarian steps, & business opportunities, is well aligned with Russia’s interests www.politicsgeo.com/article/118

#GeorgiaProtests continue everywhere — even while skiing. Photo by: Mariam Shushania

Our thoughts are with all those affected by the devastating #earthquake in #Tibet. Our deepest sympathies and condolences go to all those who have lost loved ones in this disaster and we wish strength to those helping in the rescue efforts.

Citizens marched from five different locations in Tbilisi to the Kashveti Church, located on Rustaveli Avenue in front of the Parliament, to celebrate Orthodox Christmas. At the same time, this is a protest. #GeorgiaProtests Day 40

De politieke crisis in Georgië houdt aan. Mensen gaan nog steeds elke dag de straat op. Duidelijke uitleg van @gatool.bsky.social op @nporadio1.bsky.social 👇

Day #2 of 2025: ‘Bedoba’ in #Georgia. A short hike to Shavnabada monastery with stunning views over the Caucasus range. Mt Kazbegi on the right. With a sky so blue it just had to be shared here :)

Beautiful first day of the year: blue skies over #Tbilisi, with the Caucasus in the back 🏔️

May it be a good 2025 for #Georgia 🇬🇪 🇪🇺 #GeorgiaProtests

We are launching our live coverage of the protests in Georgia today, as disputed President Mikheil Kavelashvili approves controversial amendments to several Georgian laws. oc-media.org/georgia-live...

🇳🇱 FM Veldkamp on Georgia: I commend @Zourabichvili_S for her vital leadership and unwavering commitment to Georgia’s European course. For a month now Georgian people are peacefully defending their democratic and European future in the streets despite violence and intimidation (1/3)

Representatives of the diplomatic corps from the EU, the UK, Estonia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, and the Netherlands are attending the trial of activist Davit Gogilashvili, who was detained during the 30 November protest. 🔴 Live updates: oc-media.org/georgia-live... 📷 Publika

The situation in Georgia features prominently on the agenda of 3 important 🇪🇺 meetings the coming week. Foreign Ministers kick off on Monday, for the first time under the leadership of new HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social

Presidentsbenoeming leidt tot nieuwe protesten in Georgië, politie pakt bijna 500 mensen op

“Fundamental rights, such as the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and expression, must be respected and safeguarded in line with Georgia's Constitution and international obligations.” Statement on the developments in Georgia: europa.eu/!PVmM3C

Wonderful. So very deserved, especially now.

The traditional Christmas tree was put up in front of parliament today. Within a day, the tree itself became a documentation of violence and a symbol of protest.

Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp condemned the violence against protesters and journalists in #Georgia, calling it unacceptable. Veldkamp also highlighted the need to explore OSCE mechanisms to support the Georgian people. #GeorgiaProtests

🇳🇱 FM Veldkamp: Spoke with David Solomonia, the Georgian ambassador to the Netherlands who resigned. I thanked him for his work and expressed my support for the Georgian people and their European aspirations. I will also raise the current developments in Georgia during tomorrow’s OSCE meeting.

Georgian authorities must fulfil their obligation to uphold the right of peaceful assembly, says Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Georgia: Statement by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on the use of force against protesters and media workers. He highlights the lack of individual ID nrs or nametags on uniforms as challenge to establish individual responsibility 👇 georgia.un.org/en/284954-t%...

Nationwide protests are happening today in at least half of Georgia’s cities and towns. Here’s the full list: Batumi, Kobuleti, Ozurgeti, Lanchkhuti, Chokhatauri, Poti, Zugdidi, Chkhorotsku, Tsalenjikha, Martvili, Jvari, Kutaisi, Kharagauli, Tkibuli, Dmanisi, Borjomi, Akhaltsikhe, Khashuri, Dusheti

For the 4th night in a row, the streets in front of the parliament in Tbilisi are packed with people 👇 Protests also taking place in Batumi, Kutaisi, Zugdidi ao.