The Daily Beat: Monday, 19 March  

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the 112th day of continuous protests, demonstrators blocked Rustaveli Avenue. They are demanding new elections and the release of all individuals arrested during the protests.

**TV Owner Fined £170 Million**

Irakli Rukhadze, the owner of Imedi TV, has lost his legal battle in the UK Supreme Court. He was ordered pay over $170 million commercial conspiracy.

**Rukhadze Wants to Buy Radio Liberty Office**

Rukhadze is interested in purchasing Radio Liberty’ Georgian office and brand for his IMEDITV group. He plans to talk to RFE/RL representatives.

**President Appoints New Member to High **

The President has appointed Manuchar Kakochashvili as non-judge member of the High Council of Justice, replacing Kakha Tsikarishvili.

**GYLA Criticizes Fines on Protesters**

The Social Justice Center has submitted an amicus curiae brief in support of Temur Katamadze, a Turkish citizen of Georgian origin. The Venice has recommended the repeal of amendments to Georgia’s electoral code.

**Key Points**

* Protests continue in Georgia with demonstrators blocking Rustaveli Avenue.
* Irakli Rukhadze was fined £170 million for commercial conspiracy.
* Rukhadze wants to buy Radio Liberty’s Georgian office and brand.
* The President appointed Manuchar Kakochashvili as a new member of the High Council of Justice.
* GYLA criticized fines on protesters, saying they were fired for political reasons.
* The Venice Commission recommended the repeal of amendments to Georgia’s electoral code.

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