Pro-European actions in Tbilisi have been ongoing for 628 days.

On the 628th day of continuous protests, demonstrators in Tbilisi called on citizens not to stop the fight, while Georgian emigrants promised to advocate for voting rights for citizens abroad.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot", supporters of Georgia's Euro-integration are taking to the streets daily in Tbilisi, Batumi, as well as in Kutaisi and Akhaltsikhe. August 16 marked the 627th day of continuous protests.

Demonstrators with national flags and flags of Georgia gathered today in front of the parliament building on Rustaveli Avenue and at the Tbilisi City Council building in Freedom Square. Activists reiterated their demands: to free political prisoners and repeal repressive laws, as well as to return the country to a Euro-Atlantic course and hold free elections.

On the 628th day of the protest, activists held placards: “Do not stop the fight,” “Russia is an occupier, enemy, murderer,” and “If this is not a protest, then what do you think it is?” according to a post from Publika.

According to a photo published on Facebook* by user Giorgi Mumladze, at least 50 people gathered in front of the parliament on Rustaveli Avenue, many of whom sheltered under umbrellas from the rain. In Kutaisi, at least 13 people participated in the daily pro-European action, according to Info Imereti.

Representatives of “Lelo” appealed to the Constitutional Court against the ban on participation in elections for Georgian citizens living abroad. According to a party representative, every migrant can officially become a party to this lawsuit and appear in the Constitutional Court if they wish. The migrants themselves stated that they would fight for their right to vote.

“According to citizens who left the country due to the difficult political and economic situation, the “Georgian Dream” is afraid of losing power and is therefore trying to limit the constitutional rights of critically minded voters. Against this backdrop, the “Georgian Dream” again states that it does not intend to change its decision regarding the participation of immigrants in elections,” reports Pirveli TV.

Protest participants in Georgia have been demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of political prisoners since November 28, 2024. Law enforcement has conducted harsh crackdowns on protests, using tear gas and water cannons, and detaining protesters. During the protests, thousands of people have faced administrative prosecution. “Caucasian Knot” has prepared a report on “Main points on the persecution of protest participants in Georgia.”