Why protest Is Trending Today?
Explore key developments that caused protest to trend — updated as the story unfolds.
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October 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
In Tbilisi, Georgia, violent protests erupted, with opposition figures calling for regime change and attempting to storm the presidential palace. The Georgian Prime Minister, Irakli Garibashvili, blamed the unrest on the EU Ambassador, while the ruling party's secretary general labeled it an attempted coup. The protests resulted in injuries to police officers, with at least 32 reported, and led to the detention of several opposition figures, including those who organized the rally and called for a march to the presidential residence. The police responded with water cannons and tear gas to disperse the crowd.
June 30, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Belgrade saw a second night of anti-government protests, with protesters erecting barricades and clashing with police, resulting in injuries. President Vučić refused to negotiate and promised more arrests.