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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · 4d

Orbeliani Street - one of the central streets in Tbilisi, after the clashes with the riot police. The situation is tense:

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · 4d

One of the largest demonstrations in recent months took place in Tbilisi. The majority of the population boycotted the municipal elections and took to the streets demanding the government’s resignation and Georgia’s accession to the European Union. Also, support for Ukraine is present too.

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · 24d

Added to them are the calls for new elections and the release of political prisoners who were unjustly detained during these demonstrations.

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · 24d

The protest began with the introduction of the Russian-style “agents” law and was further fueled by the demand to support integration into the European Union, which the government declared postponed. Both of these demands remain in place.

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · 25d

Continuous protest in the streets of Tbilisi. Despite mass arrests and repression from the autocratic and pro-Russian regime, people do not stop resisting. Autumn in Georgia has always been the most politically active season.

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · 29d

Yesterday in Tbilisi there was a clash between pro-Russian government-supporting thugs and pro-Europran demonstrators. Today, thousands of people have once again gathered in support of Georgia's European future. It is the 286th consecutive day of protests in Tbilisi.

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · Aug 29

In 1938, after the international pressure, Czechoslovakia gave Hitler the Sudetenland for "peace." Months later, Germany took the rest - no resistance, no outcry. Still, WWII followed. Today, Russia demands Ukraine give up 5 regions for “peace.” History warns us: appeasement never leads to peace.

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · Aug 7

Let us never forget: on August 7, 2008 - 17 years ago - Russia launched an attack on Georgia. What followed were mass killings, ethnic cleansing, and the destruction of entire Georgian villages. Survivors were caged, tortured, and left to endure unimaginable suffering.

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · Jun 29

Today, a large-scale demonstration is being held in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. The demands remain the same:

1. The release of political prisoners;

2. The holding of new elections;

3. The immediate continuation of Georgia’s European integration.

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · May 26

May 26 is Georgia's Independence Day! It has been 107 years since the declaration. This date holds a particularly festive and special place for every Georgian and reminds us that nothing comes without struggle.

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · May 9

163 day of nonstop protests in Georgia, Europe Day, 2025. Georgia is Europe!

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · Apr 14

Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, roars once more with the demands of its people: freedom for political prisoners, justice for all and free and fair elections in Georgia, which have been suppressed by the pro-Russian and authoritarian political force Georgian Dream party.

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · Apr 14

On April 14, Georgia marks Mother Tongue Day - honoring the 1978 protests when thousands stood up to Soviet attempts to revoke the Georgian language. Their courage not only protected the Georgian language but also fueled the growing independence movement.

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · Apr 8

Today is April 9 - the day when, in 1989, the Soviet Russian army massacred peaceful demonstrators in Tbilisi. They used chemical weapons, spades, and tanks against unarmed civilians. To this day, people poisoned by chemical weapons on April 9 still suffer the consequences.

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · Mar 31

Video - Rusudan Djakeli - rusudandjakeli.bsky.social

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · Mar 31

Once again, the streets of Tbilisi are alive with the people's voices. Thousands are standing up against Georgian Dream (GD) - a party that continues to push a pro-Russian agenda, undermining our sovereignty and even daring to shift blame onto Georgia for Russia’s 2008 invasion.

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · Mar 28

Today in Tbilisi, a female demonstrator was detained near the Parliament entrance. She was holding a banner that read: 'Antsukhelidze is immortal!' Giorgi Antsukhelidze is a national hero of Georgia who was tortured and killed by Russians and their gangs in Tskhinvali in 2008. This is shameful.

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · Mar 27

Did you know that when Russia invaded Georgia, burned Georgian villages, killed civilians, and carried out ethnic cleansing, they left graffiti on the walls saying "Onward to Tbilisi"? Their dream was to capture the capital. Even back in 2008, Russia's far-reaching ambitions were already apparent.

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · Mar 16

Yesterday, a large-scale demonstration took place in Budapest, Hungary, against Orbán's government. At the same time, on the 108th day of the ongoing demonstration in Tbilisi, Georgia, a poster reads: "Dear Hungarians, Georgians stand with you."

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · Mar 14

Famous statue of Taras Shevchenko, one of the main father figures of the Ukrainian nation. The statue lies near Vake - central avenue in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · Mar 14

When it comes to the Ukrainian flag, it is correctly translated, but under the Georgian flag, we can read "No to Russian law" and "Glory to heroes."

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · Mar 13

Average wall in Tbilisi, Georgia, with lots of symbolism

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · Mar 10

If Ukraine cedes territory, won’t this legitimize wars of conquest and bring them back into international relations?! This would awaken numerous potential and dormant conflicts, and aggressive war would once again become a viable means of achieving political goals.

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · Mar 7

Amid the ongoing crises and changes in the world, many seem to have forgotten, but let me remind you that today marks the 100th day of continuous demonstrations in Georgia's capital against the pro-Russian, mostly illegitimate GD government's attempt to halt the country's EU accession process.

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Giorgi Koberidze @koberidze.bsky.social · Mar 4

Russian forces boasted in front of the downed Malaysian Airplane (2014). Russian army veteran and former Federal Security Service (FSB) officer Igor Girkin was one of the leaders of Russian forces there. This was not the first civilian plane that the Russians shot down. There were several before.

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