Here are some key points summarized from the article:
**Protests and Demonstrations**
* Protests continue across Georgia, despite the New Year celebrations.
* Demonstrators have gathered in front of the Parliament building, demanding the release of all those detained during the protests and calling for new elections.
* Protests are also scheduled to take place in other cities, including Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, and Zugdidi.
**Repression and Allegations**
* The ruling regime’s repressive actions are drawing increasing criticism, with allegations of politically motivated dismissals.
* A human resources officer at the Central Election Commission claims she was unfairly dismissed because her family members are allegedly affiliated with opposition forces.
* A former head of the Adigeni city council staff says he was dismissed after simply expressing his opinion as a citizen.
**Solidarity and Support**
* Citizens in Tkibuli, western Georgia, are protesting in support of miners who were allegedly fired by Coal of Georgia for political reasons.
* Protesters view the current political situation as a constitutional crisis and demand an end to repressive actions.
**International Developments**
* Germany has imposed a ban on nine Georgian nationals.
* The Weimar Triangle (Germany, France, and Poland) issued a joint statement regarding the situation in Georgia.
* TI Georgia reported an alarming increase in violence against media in 2024.
* President Salome Zurabishvili urged firmer Western support for Georgia‘s European aspirations.
**Other Developments**
* Protesters plan to celebrate Bedoba on Rustaveli Avenue, despite efforts to disperse them.
* The police presence remains high in the capital city.