Pro-European protests in Tbilisi have continued for 481 days.

Protesters on Rustaveli Avenue demanded the release of political prisoners on the 481st day of continuous protests.

As "Caucasian Knot" reported, on March 22, on the 480th day of continuous protests on Rustaveli Avenue, those gathered lit candles in memory of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia, who was buried on Sunday. Due to his death, activists canceled the march planned for Saturday, March 21.

Supporters of Georgia's European integration gathered this evening on the pedestrian section of Rustaveli Avenue near the parliament for the 481st day in a row, Publika reports.

Protesters came to the rally with national and EU flags, and some activists also carried Ukrainian and US flags. Several people carried posters dedicated to political prisoners.

During the gathering, activists congratulated one of the youngest protesters on his birthday – they brought him a cake with candles and balloons, according to a Facebook post by photographer Mo Se and Georgian media*.

Protesters in Georgia have been demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of political prisoners since November 28, 2024. Security forces violently dispersed the protests, using tear gas and water cannons, and detained protesters. Thousands of people were subjected to administrative prosecution during the protests. The "Caucasian Knot" has prepared a report "Key Points to the Persecution of Protesters in Georgia".