In Tbilisi, two-time world champion in wrestling detained at protest (video).

In Tbilisi, Zurab Datunashvili, a former world champion in wrestling who actively supports the protests and participates in protest actions, was detained. The incident occurred at the Courtyard Marriott hotel, where a meeting of opposition leaders was taking place. According to a report from the portal 'Echo of the Caucasus', Datunashvili was detained during a scuffle.

Moment of detention in Tbilisi of two-Time world champion in wrestling Zurab Datunashvili, who openly supports the protests and participates in actions.32-year-old Zurab Datunashvili - three-time European champion, two-time world champion, bronze medalist of the 2020 Summer Olympics. pic.twitter.com/8asuVlWSf1

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Zurab Datunashvili is a renowned athlete who has achieved great success in wrestling, becoming a three-time European champion, two-time world champion, and bronze medalist at the 2020 Olympics. This spring, he decided to enter politics and joined the 'Akhali' party.

Today, on December 4, Georgian law enforcement conducted searches at the offices of the opposition parties 'United National Movement' and 'Coalition for Changes' and detained several individuals, including the founder of the TV company 'Mtavari' and the 'Akhali' party, Nikolaz Gvaramia, and activist Gela Khasaya from the 'Coalition for Changes'.

It is noted that last week, mass protests against the government took place in Tbilisi, joined by President Salome Zourabichvili. Security forces used water cannons to disperse the protesters. This triggered new protests in the country.

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated that Georgia is refusing negotiations on EU membership until 2028. He emphasized that the country will move towards the European Union when it has a stable democracy and a strong economy. This decision also triggered new protests in Georgia.

Educational institutions in Georgia suspended their operations as a manifestation of protest against the government's decision to freeze negotiations on entering the European Union. The Georgian ambassador to Bulgaria, Otar Berdzenishvili, announced that he is resigning in protest against the disruption of the country's eurointegration.