LeadStory

What happened in Tbilisi?

Asked 2 hours ago

Answer

In Tbilisi, large protests erupted against the ruling Georgian Dream Party after disputed municipal elections and the suspension of EU accession talks. Demonstrators attempted to storm the presidential palace, leading to clashes with police who used water cannons and tear gas. The unrest was fueled by accusations of democratic backsliding and political reprisals.

Now Playing

Euronews

Protests in Tbilisi after election boycott

Euronews ยท New
Euronews
Euronews
New
  • Heavy police presence remained in Tbilisi following clashes with protesters.
  • Police used water cannons as crowds tried to storm the presidential palace. 11s
  • Protesters accused the Georgian Dream Party of moving away from the EU. 23s
  • Eight opposition parties boycotted municipal elections. 49s
  • Georgian Dream Party dominated the elections amid the boycott. 55s
Protests

References

Protests in Tbilisi after election boycott
Icon
Euronews
12 hours ago
Protests in Tbilisi after election boycott

Intense clashes occurred between riot police and protesters after demonstrators attempted to storm the gates of the presidential palace.

Protesters in Georgia attempt to storm presidential palace
Icon
Euronews
22 hours ago
Protesters in Georgia attempt to storm presidential palace

A heavy police presence remained after clashes with protesters who tried to breach the gates of the presidential palace.

Demonstrators try to storm Georgia's presidential palace
Icon
DW News
1 day ago
Demonstrators try to storm Georgia's presidential palace

Georgian police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse thousands of demonstrators who tried to storm the presidential palace in Tbilisi.

Georgia heads to elections amid opposition boycott
Icon
Euronews
2 days ago
Georgia heads to elections amid opposition boycott

Local elections in Georgia took place amid over 300 days of pro-European protests, sparked by the suspension of EU accession talks.

What Are People Asking?