Protests Erupt in Georgia Over New Presidential Appointment and EU Talks Suspension
Large crowds of protesters have gathered outside the Georgian parliament to oppose the election of Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former Manchester City football player, as the new president. The protests were ignited by the ruling Georgian Dream party’s decision to pause EU accession talks until 2028. Demonstrators have faced detentions, with reports of injuries among journalists due to actions by security forces.