Irakli Kobakhidze, the Georgian Prime Minister, threatened further arrests of anti-government protesters amid ongoing tensions in Georgia, particularly in Tbilisi where demonstrations occurred over the weekend. He stated that many would face punishment for violence against the state. The Interior Ministry announced measures to maintain public order. Several organizers of the protests were arrested, including activist Paata Burchuladze. The EU criticized the elections held under a climate of intimidation, and Kaja Kallas condemned the government's actions against dissent. The protests aim to revive previous demonstrations against the government's alleged pro-Russian policies and the suspension of EU accession talks. Former President Salome Zurabishvili called for peaceful protests against the government, asserting the need for fair elections. Teljes cikk (SzabadEurópa)