Opposition in Georgia marched with EU flags to protests in Tbilisi

The Georgian opposition came out to protest with the flags of the European Union (EU), ex-President Salome Zurabishvili also appeared at the rally. This was announced on October 26 by journalist Giorgi Jabishvili.

According to him, the protesters are marching towards the parliament on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi.

"You can see a car with police officers, there are a lot of them on Rustaveli Avenue today. Almost all entrances and exits of the parliament building are blocked," the journalist notes.

Dream against the street: Georgian authorities are increasing pressure on the opposition

Penalties for protest actions have been increased in the country.

Protests against the ruling Georgian Dream party began in Tbilisi on October 4 against the backdrop of the country's parliamentary elections. Correspondent Giorgi Jabishvili, who covered the protesters' march, noted that not only Georgian national flags could be seen in the crowd, but also American flags. The protesters broke the fence near the presidential palace.

Later, on October 19, the Bm portal.ge, citing the Georgian Interior Ministry, reported that 14 protesters on Rustaveli Avenue were detained in Tbilisi because they artificially blocked the roadway and obstructed traffic.

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