Georgia live updates | Kavelashvili inaugurated against a backdrop of protests

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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Dec 29, 2024 4:14 pm

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Dec 29, 2024 12:11 pm

Interior Ministry: six people detained

Dec 29, 2024 11:52 am

Roth: no one should recognise disputed Georgian President Kavelashvili

Dec 29, 2024 11:37 am

GYLA: police using violent methods to detain peaceful protesters

Dec 29, 2024 11:08 am

One injured while being detained, police issue sexist comments

Dec 29, 2024 11:04 am

Read more: Kavelashvili takes presidential oath as Zourabichvili condemns inauguration as a ‘parody’

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Kavelashvili changes head of presidential administration

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Police reportedly detain protesters on Rustaveli Avenue

Dec 29, 2024 10:16 am

Lithuanian MEP recognises Zourabichvili as ‘only legitimate leader’

Dec 29, 2024 10:06 am

Bochorishvili: no questions regarding Kavelashvili’s legitimacy

Dec 29, 2024 9:59 am

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

Dec 29, 2024 9:43 am

Opposition leader calls Kavelashvili’s inauguration a ‘circus’

Dec 29, 2024 9:34 am

Lithuanian President: Kavelashvili inaugurated in semi-secret ceremony

Dec 29, 2024 9:24 am

Shaishmelashvili: Georgian police ‘just tool from Moscow’

Dec 29, 2024 8:51 am

NATO PA President reiterates support of Zourabichvili

Dec 29, 2024 8:41 am

Kobakhidze says ‘1,000 people gather everyday’

Dec 29, 2024 8:29 am

Kobakhidze: citizen Zourabichvili can attend Trump’s inauguration

Dec 29, 2024 8:23 am

Sandu: Moldova stands with the people of Georgia

Dec 29, 2024 7:56 am

Protesters gather at Georgian Parliament

Dec 29, 2024 7:42 am

Kavelashvili sworn in as Georgia’s sixth president

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Zourabichvili calls Kavelashvili’s inauguration a ‘parody’

Dec 29, 2024 7:08 am

Zourabichvili to leave Orbeliani Palace

Dec 29, 2024 6:59 am

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