Random Tbilisi moments Just got this lovely #Ukraine patch from a complete stranger in #Tbilisi after giving him a thumbs up for wearing a similar #Tryzub patch on his coat. He said the patches are from Ukraine, from his friend(also Georgian) who’s serving in the #Ukrainian army.

6 December 1942 | Grigol Peradze, a cleric of the Georgian Orthodox Church, an archimandrite, perished in #Auschwitz. Since 1933 he lectured at the College of Orthodox Theology of the Warsaw University. The Germans arrested him on 5 May 1942 and in Nov deported him to Auschwitz.

#Azerbaijan must end the blockade of the #Lachin corridor, which has left residents of Nagorno Karabakh without access to essential goods and services. Freedom of movement and protection of economic and social rights for those affected must be ensured

Sad to hear of the passing of Buba #Kikabidze, an iconic Georgian singer, actor & screenwriter. An outstanding citizen & a loud voice against Russian imperialism, he remained true to his values until the very end. He will be missed in #Georgia & beyond. May he find eternal peace.

It is crucial to restore free passage through the Lachin corridor. Humanitarian needs come first.

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Disturbed by 🇬🇪draft law defining CSOs as “foreign agents”. Against Georgian people’s steadfast European aspirations and int. #HumanRights obligations. Will negatively affect 🇳🇴norw-georgian cooperation🇬🇪. 🇳🇴urges lawmakers to act in the interest of 🇬🇪democracy #NorwayinGeorgia

🇬🇪🇵🇱 Z czym kojarzy nam się Gruzja? Chaczapuri? Lari? Lechem Kaczyńskim? A nie kojarzy Wam się z tymi bohaterami? To gruzińscy oficerowie, którzy walczyli i oddali życie za Polskę. Chcemy przypomnieć oraz podziękować za ich bohaterstwo, lojalność i przyjaźń. #ThankYouGeorgia

წინ ევროპისკენ, შინ ევროპისკენ!

Dismayed by adoption of bad faith 🇬🇪 Foreign Agent law in 1st reading. Stigmatizes civil society + media. Contravenes European values + principles. Risks devastating effect on work supporting all people of Georgia. Urge 🇬🇪to act for democracy, respect right of peaceful protest.

🔴#StalinistRepressions #USSR 🚩At age of 5, Khasan Karalidze & family forced to leave Maradidi,#Adjara, deported to #Siberia. 🗣️"#Georgia had been longing, fighting for liberation from #Russia for 200years," 85yo Khasan shared his memories & thoughts 📌youtu.be/oZ7XbPqV4BA

Norway declares 15 intelligence officers working at the Russian embassy in Oslo personae non gratae. The 15 intelligence officers have been engaging in activities that are not compatible with their diplomatic status. regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/nor…

Happy BD, #Sakartvelo

On Georgia’s Independence Day, Georgian fighters bid farewell to their fallen comrade - Vakhtang Barabadze in Kyiv’s Saint Volodymyr Cathedral. To the fallen! 🇬🇪🇺🇦 Georgian Legion

Today is my last day at Bergljot Hovland as political advisor. Special thanks to Amb. Helene Sand Andresen (private account) & @MSoldic for their support & guidance. It was a privilege to have worked with you & the amazing team. &while I am excited about the future, I'm also sad to have to leave the emb.

Protesters are now facing the riot police from behind the makeshift barricade. The situation reached an impasse. Despite mounting violence from the police, people do not disperse. Images emerge of the river embankments, off the center, being blocked by buses and vehicles as

Can't describe what a joy this was to stand with tens of thousands of like-minded Georgians! Georgia is free, Georgians are free and this will never change! No to Russian-style governance!

My quick reaction: this is highly, highly unlikely to be accurate. It is simply impossible that GD would show so much support considering the voter turnout, unprecedented opposition mobilisation, their prior election results and the overall mood in the country.