Morgen is het vier jaar geleden dat Rusland de grootschalige invasie van Oekraïne begon. Oekraïne strijdt dagelijks voor vrijheid. En de strijd in Oekraïne gaat over de veiligheid van heel Europa. youtu.be/k2FhoAqCJYo

Premier Rob Jetten belt met president Zelenskyy van Oekraïne

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Today the Netherlands and 23 OSCE participating States invoked the Moscow Mechanism to establish a fact-finding mission to assess Georgia’s implementation of its OSCE commitments. We have repeatedly expressed concern about the rapidly deteriorating situation in Georgia. 1/2

For a year now, the people of #Georgia have exercised their rights by standing up for freedom and democracy despite intimidation, violence and repression. No government can ignore their plea. 1/2

A difficult but necessary decision in the current context. Over the years, close to 200 🇬🇪 officials and civil servants were trained on rule of law, contributing to stronger institutions. Matra training alumni form an essential part of our Embassy’s network.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands@netherlandsmfa.bsky.social · last yr.

The Netherlands has decided to suspend participation of Georgian government officials in our Matra Rule of Law Training Programme. A difficult but necessary step in reaction to the rapidly deteriorating situation in Georgia and the course of the authorities. 1/2

Statement of 24 diplomatic missions on the sentencing of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli 👇 Co-signed by 🇦🇹🇧🇪🇨🇦🇨🇿🇩🇰🇪🇪🇪🇺🇫🇮🇫🇷🇩🇪🇮🇸🇮🇪🇮🇹🇱🇻🇱🇹🇱🇺🇳🇱🇳🇴🇵🇱🇷🇴🇪🇸🇸🇪🇺🇦🇬🇧 @netgazeti.org

De geruchtmakende rechtszaak tegen journaliste Mzia Amaghlobeli is een lakmoesproef voor de persvrijheid in #Georgië. Woensdag is de uitspraak www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/... door @evacukier.bsky.social in @nrc.nl

Geruchtmakende rechtszaak in Georgië nadert einde: ‘Welke beslissing u ook neemt, ik wil dat u weet dat ik mijzelf als overwinnaar beschouw’

Georgië: Een rechtszaak in Georgië tegen een journalist geldt als lakmoesproef voor de persvrijheid in het land. Woensdag wordt het vonnis uitgesproken.

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Mzia Amaghlobeli delivers her final remarks in court before the expected verdict: “I see diplomats and international orgs here. Their presence isn’t personal support—it means we’re not alone on this path toward dictatorship. Thank you, friends of Georgia.” 📷 Batumelebi

Tomorrow #Mzia Amaglobeli’s court case ends. On Friday I attended the last hearing in Batumi on behalf of 🇳🇱 with colleagues from 🇨🇿🇸🇪🇳🇴🇵🇱🇫🇷🇩🇪🇱🇹 and 🇪🇺 - in support of free and independent media and journalism in #Georgia @caoilfhionn.bsky.social @irmadimitradze.bsky.social @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social

Batumelebi&Netgazeti@netgazeti.org · last yr.

On Aug 1, Mzia Amaglobeli’s defense gave a 9+ hour closing statement in Batumi Court — ordered to finish in one day. International counsel of Mzia, @caoilfhionn.bsky.social said: “The world gotta to be watching what is happening here, in Batumi.” #FreeMzia #JournalismIsNotACrime

Looking back at a wonderful King's day reception in Tbilisi 🤴 @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social

100th day of protest in Tbilisi

Opportunity for Georgian CSOs! 👇

EU Delegation Georgia@euingeorgia.bsky.social · 2y ago

EU support to civil society in Georgia is unwavering! @undp.org Georgia, with EU support, announces grant call for CSOs in Georgia to support them in advancing human rights & promoting non-discrimination under joint initiative #HumanRights4All 🗓️Apply by 11 March: bit.ly/3XhJTl1

🔴 A march in support of #Ukraine is taking place in #Tbilisi, #Georgia. #StandWithUkraine

Rustaveli is blocked once again for the 81st straight day. 🇬🇪🇪🇺

Eight protesters detained during the February 2 demonstration near Tbilisi Mall now face criminal charges, as their case has been reclassified from an administrative offense. GD started applying the hardened law it adopted specifically to counter that protest.

Liveblog: Resistance 2025 | Eight Protesters Face Criminal Charges Over Alleged Highway Blockade on February 2

The new 2025 saw protests continue in Georgia after the ruling Georgian Dream party announced on 28 November that it was suspending the EU accession process until 2028. The political crisis caused by ...

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The brutal crackdown on peaceful protesters, journalists and politicians tonight in Tbilisi is unacceptable. Georgia falls short of any expectation from a candidate country. The EU stands with the people of Georgia in their fight for freedom and democracy.

The 🇳🇱 Embassy will continue supporting civil society organisations in #Georgia. We have just announced a call for proposals to support CSOs under our MATRA and Human Rights Fund instruments. CSOs can apply before 21/2 👇 www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/georgia/...

Joint statement of 14 embassies of the Media Freedom Coalition in #Georgia on Mzia Amaglobeli 👇 🇦🇹 🇨🇿 🇩🇰 🇪🇪 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇳🇱 🇳🇴 🇸🇪 🇨🇭 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social

#OSCE media freedom rep. Jan Braathu urges #Georgia: - to immediately release Mzia Amaghlobeli - to unconditionally release all journalists arbitrarily arrested or detained - to investigate & hold accountable perpetrators of violent attacks against journalists reporting from demonstrations

🇪🇺 Embassies met this afternoon with editors of Batumelebi & @netgazeti.org & the lawyers of #Mzia Amaglobeli, who remains in pre-trial detention on criminal charges and on hunger strike since 12 January. 🇳🇱 Embassy recently released additional funding for independent media in #Georgia.

🇳🇱 FM Veldkamp at 🇪🇺 FAC on #Georgia (from min 5:35): - always been in favour of personal sanctions; - withdrawal visa freedom for diplo passports important first step; - made extra resources available for protection of journalists and those arrested. newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20250...

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With #HumanRights under serious pressure in #Georgia, it was even more important for the 🇳🇱Embassy to award our Tulip 🌷 award for human rights defenders. Winner Nestan Ananidze, who does tremendous work with women and minorities in Ajara: ‘the award supports all Georgians fighting for their rights’.

The strategic partnership treaty recently signed by #Iran and #Russia is an important document formalizing many activities already underway. One of its provisions, Article 12, [1/5]

🟥 January 11-12: #GeorgiaProtests and Arrests in #Batumi 1/10🧵 January 11: Tbilisi City Court ordered pretrial detention for another 8 protesters arrested during the protests, following a similar ruling the day before for 11 others. These decisions sparked protests nationwide.

Great summary on Russian influence on Georgian politics by Natalie Sabanadze @chathamhouse.bsky.social By now, Georgian Dream's regime survival agenda, based on illiberal ideology, authoritarian steps, & business opportunities, is well aligned with Russia’s interests www.politicsgeo.com/article/118

Is Russia Behind Georgia’s Geopolitical Realignment?

Few things provoke Georgians more than a direct affront to their European aspirations. Yet, this is precisely what the self-proclaimed Georgian Prime Minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, delivered on 28 Novem...

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#GeorgiaProtests continue everywhere — even while skiing. Photo by: Mariam Shushania