The Georgian authorities have started procedures for the expulsion of foreign citizens who took part in mass pro-European protests in Tbilisi. This is reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the country.

The President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, congratulated the new President of Georgia, Mikhail Kavelashvili, on his inauguration. Let us remind you that his inauguration took place on December 29 last year against the background of mass protests in the country, and the fifth Georgian president Salome Zurabishvili, although she left the residence, did not recognize the legitimacy of her successor and did not resign.

Against the background of mass protests, which do not subside even in the midst of winter holidays, the government is bringing "order" to the state departments of Georgia. This is written in the Telegram channel SOVA. According to the publication, civil servants began to report dismissal from work due to political views and an open critical position.

From 2025, the salary of an ordinary member of the Georgian Parliament will be 8,250 GEL (about $3,000) instead of 4,624. This is four times more than the average nominal salary in the country. The income of the Speaker of the Parliament increased from 6,260 to 10,000 GEL (about $3.6 thousand).

Protests that began in Georgia after the government announced a freeze on negotiations on the country's European integration continue for the 36th day. Demonstrators spent the entire New Year's Eve on Rustaveli Avenue, and today the Georgian Day of Destiny (Bedoba) is being celebrated there. Even on January 1, the action gathered, although it was not announced in advance. Thus, the rallies do not stop for a single day.

Germany, Poland and France once again condemned the actions of the Georgian authorities and called on them to dialogue with the opposition and civil society. In addition, the countries will implement the decision of the European Union to cancel the visa-free regime for Georgian diplomats. The corresponding joint statement of the three foreign ministers was published on December 31.

In Tbilisi, the participants of the New Year's protest dispersed only at dawn, picking up the trash behind them. Local publications note that there was a "sea of ​​people" on Rustaveli Avenue, and many came with children. Thousands of Georgians celebrated 2025 at a phenomenally long table, which they set themselves with food brought from home. Those gathered spoke inspiring toasts, sang and danced.

The departure and reception of planes at the airport of the capital of Dagestan is temporarily suspended. The "Carpet" mode has been introduced due to the threat of drone attacks.