**Protests Continue in Georgia**
Demonstrators have gathered on Rustaveli Avenue for the 110th day, blocking the roadway. They are demanding new elections and the release of people detained during previous rallies. The protesters remain resolute in their demands.
The demonstrations took place in front of the parliament and near the public broadcaster. Another rally occurred near the broadcaster, which later joined the protest near the parliament.
**Ex-President Sentenced to Prison**
Former President Mikheil Saakashvili has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison for crossing the state border illegally. He was also given a nine-year sentence for misusing 9 million GEL from the state budget. Saakashvili will remain imprisoned until April 1, 2034.
**Public Funds Frozen**
Three public funds have been frozen: Nanuka’s Fund, Prosperity Georgia, and Human Rights House Tbilisi. These funds provided financial assistance to people fined during protests or dismissed from their jobs due to civic activism.
**Limiting Media Access**
The ruling party plans to limit media access to court hearings. A legislative proposal would prohibit photo and video recording during criminal hearings. This comes at a time when trials of detainees from pro-EU protests are ongoing.
**Media Freedom Concerns**
The Social Justice Center has filed an Amicus Curiae with the Batumi City Court on behalf of the director of Netgazeti/Batumelebi publication, Mzia Amaghlobeli. The document aims to guide the court in fairly assessing the case and highlighting concerns about media freedom.
**New Liberal Party Formed**
The pro-Western liberal party “Federalists” has been officially registered. Giga Bokeria, former Secretary of the National Security Council, has been elected as the party chairman.