The text appears to be a collection of news articles and statements related to protests and political developments in Georgia, dated from January 1-3. Here are the key points:
**Protests**
* Protests continue across Georgia despite New Year festivities.
* Demonstrations persist in Tbilisi and beyond, with planned events including:
+ Tbilisi: “Daytime Broadcast for People!” protest near the Public Broadcaster’s building; gift collection and distribution near the Parliament building; and a rally near the Parliament building.
+ Batumi: “In the Service of the Homeland” protest near the Constitutional Court.
+ Tkibuli: “Solidarity with the Tkibuli Miners!”
+ Kutaisi: “Yes to Europe, No to Russia!” protest near the City Hall building.
**Repression**
* Repressive actions by the ruling regime continue to draw criticism.
* Eka Bakradze and Mikheil Butskhrikidze claim they were unfairly dismissed due to their family members‘ alleged affiliation with opposition forces or for expressing opinions as citizens.
**Support for Tkibuli Miners**
* Protesters in Tkibuli demand the reinstatement of 38 miners allegedly fired by Coal of Georgia for political reasons.
**President Zurabishvili’s Statement**
* President Salome Zurabishvili reacted to those who hoped protests would subside after the New Year, stating that their misjudgments about international and domestic reactions were ignorance.
* She emphasized that protesters will not get tired and that Georgia’s European future must be protected.
**Other Developments**
* Germany imposed a ban on nine Georgian nationals.
* A joint statement by the Weimar Triangle (Germany, Poland, and France) on Georgia was mentioned.
* Transparency International Georgia reported an alarming increase in violence against media in 2024.
* President Zurabishvili urged a firmer Western stance on the situation in Georgia.