Saturday, May 30, 2026

Weak worker protection drew thousands for May 1 rally

The banners read "Protest against the labor code" and "Stop the pressure against the trade unions". (All photos: Mari Nikuradze.)

TBILISI, DFWatch – Thousands gathered Tuesday in central Tbilisi to celebrate the International Worker’s Day, May 1 and demonstrate in front of the parliament building.

Protesters adopted an appeal to the president, government and parliament. They call on authorities

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Georgia criticizes European embassies for being bureaucratic

Georgia's vice premier Giorgi Baramidze claims that European countries are not complying with a new agreement meant to simplify visa application procedures. (Photo: Interpressnews.)

TBILISI, DFWatch – Georgia’s vice prime minister criticizes foreign embassies in Tbilisi of not following up a new agreement meant to simplify visa application procedures.

Giorgi Baramidze was reacting to a new report by Liberal Academy Tbilisi, adding that

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Georgian spring without calls for Saakashvili's resignation

Maia Panjikidze, spokesperson for Georgian Dream, says Saakashvili's government is not worthy of putting demands to. (Photo: Interpressnews.)

TBILISI, DFWatch – For the first time in more than five years, spring in the Georgian capital will not be marked by crowds demanding the resignation of President Saakashvili.

At least the largest opposition party won’t be demanding that he steps down. Georgian Dream doesn’t

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