**Nationwide Protests Continue in Georgia**
February 25 marks the 104th anniversary of the Soviet invasion that led to the fall of the Democratic Republic of Georgia on this day in 1921. As protests continue for the 90th consecutive day, demonstrators stand firm in their fight to preserve Georgian democracy and uphold the nation’s pro-European Union stance.
**President Addresses Rally**
President Salome Zurabishvili addressed a rally on Rustaveli Avenue, urging Georgians not to allow a repetition of the events of 1921 when Georgia was occupied by communist Russia. She drew a comparison between the Russian disinformation campaigns of the past and those of today, noting that Russia harbors aggressive intentions and engages in warfare while falsely presenting itself as a peaceful actor.
**Snowstorms Hit Western Georgia**
Heavy snowstorms have battered western Georgia since February 20, leaving several villages in the highlands of western Georgia without gas, electricity, and water. Several local residents have reportedly lost their lives due to the severe weather conditions. Government agencies issued severe weather warnings last Friday but failed to mobilize emergency assistance, sparking public outcry.
**Georgian Dream Accuses EU Ambassador**
The Georgian Dream party accused the EU ambassador to Georgia, Paweł Herczyński, of being “complicit in violence” and “inciting violence” by not condemning what they described as “violent rallies”. They also accused him of attempting to bring the opposition United National Movement (UNM) to power.
**Legislative Amendments Proposed**
The Georgian Dream party proposed two legislative amendments to the Law on Broadcasting, which would ban foreign funding of audio-visual broadcasters and give sweeping powers to the Communication Commission (ComCom) to control broadcasting content. They claimed that the amendments would be based on the British model.
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