Two detained at opposition rally in Batumi
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Two individuals have been detained at a rally in Batumi earlier today in which the opposition and their supporters demand a meeting with the head of government of Adjara Autonomous Republic Tornike Rizhvadze.
The individuals have been detained in front of the governmental building for ‘disobedience to police and hooliganism.’
Protesters say that the region faces severe social problems and that Rizhvadze is unable to cope with them.
The government of Georgia has imposed coronavirus restrictions until January 31, 2021 to curb the spread of the virus.
Big cities in Georgia, including Batumi, face additional restrictions as daily coronavirus cases hit almost 4,000 on a daily basis in the country.
What support can business expect?
The government of Georgia has presented an anti-crisis plan for Georgian businesses in order to ease the burden caused by the coronavirus crisis. The government responded to the demand of the hotels, restaurants, tourist agencies and tour operators in Georgia and decided to postpone payment of property and income tax by four months.
Georgia has reported 3,759 new cases of coronavirus, 3,574 recoveries and 36 deaths in the past 24 hours. 20,454 individuals remain infected with Covid-19 in Georgia as of today. Georgia has had 139,343 cases of coronavirus since February 26, 2020. Since then 117,560 individuals have recovered, while 1,303 others have died. 6,366 patients are undergoing treatment in hospitals as of today. 1,003 of the 6,366 patients are in critical condition. 376 of the 1,003 critical patients are on artificial ventilation.
Fitness club Reformer Fitness in Batumi has been closed by police and fined 10,000 GEL after it was rented out by libertarian Girchi party leader Zurab Japaridze, who offered the public to use the facility – what Japaridze called his ‘home’ – despite the coronavirus regulations forbidding the functioning of gyms.
The government of Georgia has imposed further restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the country today, however to ease the burdens for businesses and the public the government has also announced supportive measures.
The Supreme Council of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara has held its first session today while the opposition held a rally outside the building of the Supreme Council during which four people were detained.