Georgia live updates | Kavelashvili inaugurated against a backdrop of protests

We continue our live coverage of the fallout and widespread protests over Georgia’s EU accession U-turn.

Last Updated: 29 December 2024

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Protesters carry Georgian flags and red cards in protest of Mikheil Kavelashvili's inauguration as Georgia's sixth president earlier today. Photo: Mariam Nikuradze/OC Media.

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Last Updated: 29 December 2024

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Dec 29, 2024 4:14 pm

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Gathering on Rustaveli Avenue

Dec 29, 2024 3:27 pm

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Dutch FM commends Zourabichvili

Dec 29, 2024 2:37 pm

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US Representative: civilised world supports ‘Georgian Patriot Freedom Fighters’

Dec 29, 2024 2:26 pm

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Latvian MEP: only legitimate president of Georgia remains Zourabichvili

Dec 29, 2024 2:19 pm

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MIA releases all those detained today on their own recognisance

Dec 29, 2024 2:04 pm

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Nordic Baltic countries ‘seriously concerned’ about situation in Georgia

Dec 29, 2024 12:41 pm

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Presidents of Liberal International and ALDE Party’s joint statement

Dec 29, 2024 12:31 pm

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Public Defender’s office looks for detained demonstrators

Dec 29, 2024 12:11 pm

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Interior Ministry: six people detained

Dec 29, 2024 11:52 am

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Roth: no one should recognise disputed Georgian President Kavelashvili

Dec 29, 2024 11:37 am

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GYLA: police using violent methods to detain peaceful protesters

Dec 29, 2024 11:08 am

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One injured while being detained, police issue sexist comments

Dec 29, 2024 11:04 am

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Kavelashvili changes head of presidential administration

Dec 29, 2024 10:49 am

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German MP calls on foreign ministers of the Weimar Triangle to visit Tbilisi

Dec 29, 2024 10:39 am

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Kobakhidze reiterates claim that resetting relations with US requires end of war in Ukraine

Dec 29, 2024 10:35 am

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Police reportedly detain protesters on Rustaveli Avenue

Dec 29, 2024 10:16 am

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Lithuanian MEP recognises Zourabichvili as ‘only legitimate leader’

Dec 29, 2024 10:06 am

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Bochorishvili: no questions regarding Kavelashvili’s legitimacy

Dec 29, 2024 9:59 am

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Zourabichvili to hold ‘large-scale meetings with different segments of society’

Dec 29, 2024 9:43 am

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Opposition leader calls Kavelashvili’s inauguration a ‘circus’

Dec 29, 2024 9:34 am

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Lithuanian President: Kavelashvili inaugurated in semi-secret ceremony

Dec 29, 2024 9:24 am

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Shaishmelashvili: Georgian police ‘just tool from Moscow’

Dec 29, 2024 8:51 am

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NATO PA President reiterates support of Zourabichvili

Dec 29, 2024 8:41 am

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Kobakhidze says ‘1,000 people gather everyday’

Dec 29, 2024 8:29 am

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Kobakhidze: citizen Zourabichvili can attend Trump’s inauguration

Dec 29, 2024 8:23 am

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Sandu: Moldova stands with the people of Georgia

Dec 29, 2024 7:56 am

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Protesters gather at Georgian Parliament

Dec 29, 2024 7:42 am

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Kavelashvili sworn in as Georgia’s sixth president

Dec 29, 2024 7:28 am

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Zourabichvili calls Kavelashvili’s inauguration a ‘parody’

Dec 29, 2024 7:08 am

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Zourabichvili to leave Orbeliani Palace

Dec 29, 2024 6:59 am

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US Representative: sanctioning Ivanishvili necessary to push back against Putin’s influence

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Rave, resist, repeat: Georgia’s renowned techno scene fights for survival in pro-EU protests

Victor Swezey

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Tbilisi’s techno clubs have taken to the frontlines of the anti-government demonstrations, including enacting a mass strike at the risk of their own livelihoods.