**President Discusses Election and EU Integration with German Visitor**
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili met with Anton Hofreiter, Chairman of the European Affairs Committee in the German Bundestag. They talked about the October 26 parliamentary elections and Russia’s hybrid warfare in Georgia. The president stressed that there is no alternative to the country’s European path.
**US State Department Comments on Georgian Elections**
The US State Department was asked about its stance on the Georgian elections. Spokesperson Matthew Miller said that they have already taken policy actions as a result of their review and will continue to do so as needed.
**Georgian Delegation Visits Hong Kong**
A Georgian delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandre Khvtisiashvili visited Hong Kong. They met with high-level officials responsible for transport, logistics, commerce, and economic development. The Georgian side emphasized the country’s investment and business environment in areas such as transport and logistics.
**Opposition Representative Fined for Election-Related Incident**
Davit Kirtadze, a representative of the opposition United National Movement party, was fined 500 GEL ($182) for splashing black ink on the chairman of the Central Election Commission during an election-related announcement.
**University Professors Condemn Violent Dispersal of Protest**
Professors and academic representatives gathered at Tbilisi State University to condemn the violent dispersal of a peaceful rally. They signed a public statement calling for the resignation of the TSU’s Rector Jaba Samushia, who they blame for the misuse of university premises by police units.
**Investigation into Obstruction of Journalistic Activities**
The Special Investigation Service has started an investigation into the illegal obstruction of journalistic activities during the rally on Chavchavadze and Melikishvili Avenues.