Katie Shoshiashvili
@kshoshiashvili.bsky.social
Ex-Senior Researcher Transparency International, EUR alumna. About democratization and foreign policy in the Wider Europe. Слава Україні! Opinions strictly mine.
A protester was kidnapped by police from a seat in front of the Parliament building in Tbilisi.
Day 361 of #GeorgiaProtests Video via @publikage.bsky.social
Day 361 of #GeorgiaProtests Video via @publikage.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A protester was kidnapped by police from a seat in front of the Parliament building in Tbilisi.
Day 361 of #GeorgiaProtests Video via @publikage.bsky.social
Day 361 of #GeorgiaProtests Video via @publikage.bsky.social
In the hours that followed, 6 more protesters were taken into custody.
After the wave of arrests, protesters returned to the Parliament, where protests are being held for 360 consecutive days. Videos via @publikage.bsky.social Photo via @netgazeti.org
After the wave of arrests, protesters returned to the Parliament, where protests are being held for 360 consecutive days. Videos via @publikage.bsky.social Photo via @netgazeti.org
November 23, 2025 at 5:40 AM
In the hours that followed, 6 more protesters were taken into custody.
After the wave of arrests, protesters returned to the Parliament, where protests are being held for 360 consecutive days. Videos via @publikage.bsky.social Photo via @netgazeti.org
After the wave of arrests, protesters returned to the Parliament, where protests are being held for 360 consecutive days. Videos via @publikage.bsky.social Photo via @netgazeti.org
The first detained was Sopho Markozia, who had climbed onto a small raised platform on the sidewalk in front of the Georgian Parliament to wave a flag. Police had reportedly barred protesters from using the platform. Video captured officers pulling Markozia down and placing her in a police vehicle.
November 23, 2025 at 5:40 AM
The first detained was Sopho Markozia, who had climbed onto a small raised platform on the sidewalk in front of the Georgian Parliament to wave a flag. Police had reportedly barred protesters from using the platform. Video captured officers pulling Markozia down and placing her in a police vehicle.
🇬🇪 Daily arrests of peaceful protesters, in an effort to crush almost a year of resistance in Georgia: On the 360th straight day of protests, police arrested 8 protesters (and reportedly 1 journalist) without explanation. Among arrested are a teacher, activist, several students, and artists.
November 23, 2025 at 5:40 AM
🇬🇪 Daily arrests of peaceful protesters, in an effort to crush almost a year of resistance in Georgia: On the 360th straight day of protests, police arrested 8 protesters (and reportedly 1 journalist) without explanation. Among arrested are a teacher, activist, several students, and artists.
A dozen activists were arrested at the rally in support of Mate Devidze yesterday. Mate was arbitrarily arrested a year ago on charges of attacking the police.
November 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
A dozen activists were arrested at the rally in support of Mate Devidze yesterday. Mate was arbitrarily arrested a year ago on charges of attacking the police.
Arbitrary arrests from yesterday’s protest. Some protesters have been detained multiple times, some spend days or weeks in administrative detention facilities. Video footage again by @publikage.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Arbitrary arrests from yesterday’s protest. Some protesters have been detained multiple times, some spend days or weeks in administrative detention facilities. Video footage again by @publikage.bsky.social
The arbitrary arrest from today’s protest rally, which is an event of everyday life in Georgia. Video by @publikage.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The arbitrary arrest from today’s protest rally, which is an event of everyday life in Georgia. Video by @publikage.bsky.social
🇬🇪 Georgia: Day 358 of nonstop protests. Citizens continue to face daily illegal detentions for simply standing on Rustaveli Avenue. Yesterday, on the one-year anniversary of the arrest of the regime’s prisoner Mate Devidze, police arrested more than ten demonstrators. Video: @publikage.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
🇬🇪 Georgia: Day 358 of nonstop protests. Citizens continue to face daily illegal detentions for simply standing on Rustaveli Avenue. Yesterday, on the one-year anniversary of the arrest of the regime’s prisoner Mate Devidze, police arrested more than ten demonstrators. Video: @publikage.bsky.social
Tbilisi last night, day 354 of #GeorgiaProtests. Photo by @publikage.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Tbilisi last night, day 354 of #GeorgiaProtests. Photo by @publikage.bsky.social
"EPDE identified 29 fake observers who assisted the Georgian government in lending an appearance of legitimacy to the local elections on October 4, 2025.
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October 15, 2025 at 6:19 PM
"EPDE identified 29 fake observers who assisted the Georgian government in lending an appearance of legitimacy to the local elections on October 4, 2025.
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BREAKING: The Ivanishvili regime is moving to further tighten repressive laws against protesters. Under the proposed amendments, individuals could face criminal charges and up to one year in prison for repeated offenses such as:
1. Covering their face with a mask or any other means;
1. Covering their face with a mask or any other means;
October 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
BREAKING: The Ivanishvili regime is moving to further tighten repressive laws against protesters. Under the proposed amendments, individuals could face criminal charges and up to one year in prison for repeated offenses such as:
1. Covering their face with a mask or any other means;
1. Covering their face with a mask or any other means;
The prisoners of the Ivanishvili regime at the Frankfurt Book Fair, including teachers, actors, journalists, students, and poets, telling their stories of captivity under Georgian Dream’s repressive rule. Photo shared by the Georgian publisher Gvantsa Jobava
October 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The prisoners of the Ivanishvili regime at the Frankfurt Book Fair, including teachers, actors, journalists, students, and poets, telling their stories of captivity under Georgian Dream’s repressive rule. Photo shared by the Georgian publisher Gvantsa Jobava
Day 312 of #GeorgiaProtests; Video by MOSE
October 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Day 312 of #GeorgiaProtests; Video by MOSE
Self-proclaimed organizers of today’s mass protests have issued unclear messages about dividing the crowds and continue to make ambiguous statements. People vow to continue their protest. Photos by @netgazeti.ge.web.brid.gy
October 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Self-proclaimed organizers of today’s mass protests have issued unclear messages about dividing the crowds and continue to make ambiguous statements. People vow to continue their protest. Photos by @netgazeti.ge.web.brid.gy
#GeorgiaProtests: The situation near the Orbeliani Presidential Palace has remained tense for hours, with protesters targeted by water cannons and tear gas. Demonstrations are scattered across Tbilisi.
October 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
#GeorgiaProtests: The situation near the Orbeliani Presidential Palace has remained tense for hours, with protesters targeted by water cannons and tear gas. Demonstrations are scattered across Tbilisi.
Tear gas has been deployed against protesters near the Presidential Palace as tensions escalate in Tbilisi. Organizers reportedly kept demonstrators on Rustaveli Avenue for hours before just now moving toward the area where police are dispersing the crowd. #GeorgiaProtests @protest24.bsky.social
October 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Tear gas has been deployed against protesters near the Presidential Palace as tensions escalate in Tbilisi. Organizers reportedly kept demonstrators on Rustaveli Avenue for hours before just now moving toward the area where police are dispersing the crowd. #GeorgiaProtests @protest24.bsky.social
#GeorgiaProtests: Police are dispersing protesters in the streets surrounding the presidential palace in Tbilisi. Demonstrators are also gathered outside parliament, and some groups are moving toward the Georgian Dream headquarters. Video @publikage.bsky.social
October 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
#GeorgiaProtests: Police are dispersing protesters in the streets surrounding the presidential palace in Tbilisi. Demonstrators are also gathered outside parliament, and some groups are moving toward the Georgian Dream headquarters. Video @publikage.bsky.social
Tbilisi today.
October 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Tbilisi today.
Protesters have flooded Tbilisi as Georgian Dream holds municipal elections, demanding change after 13 years of the party rule and Georgia’s abrupt pro-Russia turn.
October 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Protesters have flooded Tbilisi as Georgian Dream holds municipal elections, demanding change after 13 years of the party rule and Georgia’s abrupt pro-Russia turn.
Oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili has arrived at his polling station, as Georgian Dream holds local elections while most opposition leaders remain jailed. #GeorgiaProtests
October 4, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili has arrived at his polling station, as Georgian Dream holds local elections while most opposition leaders remain jailed. #GeorgiaProtests
Investigation by @ftm.eu/ @transparencyge.bsky.social:
Oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili has been funding Georgia's main anti-Western propaganda channel TV Imedi directly from his companies. Between 2018 and 2022, companies linked to Ivanishvili issued loans exceeding 200 million GEL (over $65 million).
Oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili has been funding Georgia's main anti-Western propaganda channel TV Imedi directly from his companies. Between 2018 and 2022, companies linked to Ivanishvili issued loans exceeding 200 million GEL (over $65 million).
October 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Investigation by @ftm.eu/ @transparencyge.bsky.social:
Oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili has been funding Georgia's main anti-Western propaganda channel TV Imedi directly from his companies. Between 2018 and 2022, companies linked to Ivanishvili issued loans exceeding 200 million GEL (over $65 million).
Oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili has been funding Georgia's main anti-Western propaganda channel TV Imedi directly from his companies. Between 2018 and 2022, companies linked to Ivanishvili issued loans exceeding 200 million GEL (over $65 million).
Today Czech Republic sanctioned five Georgian Dream officials:
Aleksandre Darakhvelidze – Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs
Koba Chagunava - Judge
Nino Galustashvili - Judge
Mikheil Jinjiolia - Judge
Lasha Kotrikadze - Prosecutor
Aleksandre Darakhvelidze – Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs
Koba Chagunava - Judge
Nino Galustashvili - Judge
Mikheil Jinjiolia - Judge
Lasha Kotrikadze - Prosecutor
September 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Today Czech Republic sanctioned five Georgian Dream officials:
Aleksandre Darakhvelidze – Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs
Koba Chagunava - Judge
Nino Galustashvili - Judge
Mikheil Jinjiolia - Judge
Lasha Kotrikadze - Prosecutor
Aleksandre Darakhvelidze – Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs
Koba Chagunava - Judge
Nino Galustashvili - Judge
Mikheil Jinjiolia - Judge
Lasha Kotrikadze - Prosecutor
Day 306 of #GeorgiaProtests. In Tbilisi, the flags of Moldova and Ukraine were flown alongside the Georgian and EU flags. 🇬🇪🇲🇩🇺🇦🇪🇺
Photos by MOSE
Photos by MOSE
September 29, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Day 306 of #GeorgiaProtests. In Tbilisi, the flags of Moldova and Ukraine were flown alongside the Georgian and EU flags. 🇬🇪🇲🇩🇺🇦🇪🇺
Photos by MOSE
Photos by MOSE
With nearly 97% of votes counted, the pro-European PAS has secured a majority of 54 seats in Moldova’s parliament. Congratulations to the people of Moldova, your future belongs in the EU! 🇲🇩🇪🇺
September 29, 2025 at 3:04 AM
With nearly 97% of votes counted, the pro-European PAS has secured a majority of 54 seats in Moldova’s parliament. Congratulations to the people of Moldova, your future belongs in the EU! 🇲🇩🇪🇺
My Op-Ed: As the world watches Moldova go to the polls for decisive elections, Georgia’s lesson for Moldova is stark: yielding to Russian influence is far more dangerous than it may appear. In Moscow’s hands, neither Moldova’s nor Georgia’s sovereignty will be guaranteed. moambe.eu/archives/701...
September 27, 2025 at 9:16 PM
My Op-Ed: As the world watches Moldova go to the polls for decisive elections, Georgia’s lesson for Moldova is stark: yielding to Russian influence is far more dangerous than it may appear. In Moscow’s hands, neither Moldova’s nor Georgia’s sovereignty will be guaranteed. moambe.eu/archives/701...