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Rob Jetten @minister-president.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

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

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Premier Rob Jetten belt met president Zelenskyy van Oekraïne

YouTube video by Minister-president Rob Jetten

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

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

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

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

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Maurice Paulussen @mauricepaulussen.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

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.

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Maurice Paulussen @mauricepaulussen.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

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

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

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

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Maurice Paulussen @mauricepaulussen.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

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

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Maurice Paulussen @mauricepaulussen.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

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

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OC Media @ocmedia.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

100th day of protest in Tbilisi

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Batumelebi&Netgazeti @netgazeti.org · 24/02/2025

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

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

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

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 04/02/2025

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.

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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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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

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.

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Maurice Paulussen @mauricepaulussen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

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/...

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Call for Proposals 2025 for Georgian Civil Society Organisations

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Maurice Paulussen @mauricepaulussen.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

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

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Maurice Paulussen @mauricepaulussen.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

#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

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Maurice Paulussen @mauricepaulussen.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

🇪🇺 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.

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Maurice Paulussen @mauricepaulussen.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

🇳🇱 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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The multimedia platform of the Council of the European Union offering free of charge broadcast-quality videos (MPEG4) and photos (JPEG) of all important events and activities

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Maurice Paulussen @mauricepaulussen.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

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’.

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George Melashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦 @mel.ge · 18/01/2025

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]

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Batumelebi&Netgazeti @netgazeti.org · 12/01/2025

🟥 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.

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Sonja Schiffers @sonjaschiffers.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

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

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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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Anna Gvarishvili @annagvarish.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

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

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Our thoughts are with all those affected by the devastating #earthquake in #Tibet. Our deepest sympathies and condolences go to all those who have lost loved ones in this disaster and we wish strength to those helping in the rescue efforts.

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Publika.ge @publikage.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Citizens marched from five different locations in Tbilisi to the Kashveti Church, located on Rustaveli Avenue in front of the Parliament, to celebrate Orthodox Christmas. At the same time, this is a protest. #GeorgiaProtests Day 40

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Maurice Paulussen @mauricepaulussen.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

De politieke crisis in Georgië houdt aan. Mensen gaan nog steeds elke dag de straat op. Duidelijke uitleg van @gatool.bsky.social op @nporadio1.bsky.social 👇

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Maurice Paulussen @mauricepaulussen.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Day #2 of 2025: ‘Bedoba’ in #Georgia. A short hike to Shavnabada monastery with stunning views over the Caucasus range. Mt Kazbegi on the right. With a sky so blue it just had to be shared here :)

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Maurice Paulussen @mauricepaulussen.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Beautiful first day of the year: blue skies over #Tbilisi, with the Caucasus in the back 🏔️

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OC Media @ocmedia.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

We are launching our live coverage of the protests in Georgia today, as disputed President Mikheil Kavelashvili approves controversial amendments to several Georgian laws. oc-media.org/georgia-live...

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Georgia live updates | New president approves repressive laws as protests continue

We continue our live coverage of the fallout and widespread protests over Georgia’s EU accession U-turn.

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Maurice Paulussen @mauricepaulussen.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

🇳🇱 FM Veldkamp on Georgia: I commend @Zourabichvili_S for her vital leadership and unwavering commitment to Georgia’s European course. For a month now Georgian people are peacefully defending their democratic and European future in the streets despite violence and intimidation (1/3)

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OC Media @ocmedia.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Representatives of the diplomatic corps from the EU, the UK, Estonia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, and the Netherlands are attending the trial of activist Davit Gogilashvili, who was detained during the 30 November protest. 🔴 Live updates: oc-media.org/georgia-live... 📷 Publika

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Maurice Paulussen @mauricepaulussen.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

The situation in Georgia features prominently on the agenda of 3 important 🇪🇺 meetings the coming week. Foreign Ministers kick off on Monday, for the first time under the leadership of new HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social

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European External Action Service @eudiplomacy.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

“Fundamental rights, such as the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and expression, must be respected and safeguarded in line with Georgia's Constitution and international obligations.” Statement on the developments in Georgia: europa.eu/!PVmM3C

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Maurice Paulussen @mauricepaulussen.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Wonderful. So very deserved, especially now.

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Maurice Paulussen @mauricepaulussen.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

The traditional Christmas tree was put up in front of parliament today. Within a day, the tree itself became a documentation of violence and a symbol of protest.

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Batumelebi&Netgazeti @netgazeti.org · 05/12/2024

Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp condemned the violence against protesters and journalists in #Georgia, calling it unacceptable. Veldkamp also highlighted the need to explore OSCE mechanisms to support the Georgian people. #GeorgiaProtests

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Maurice Paulussen @mauricepaulussen.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

🇳🇱 FM Veldkamp: Spoke with David Solomonia, the Georgian ambassador to the Netherlands who resigned. I thanked him for his work and expressed my support for the Georgian people and their European aspirations. I will also raise the current developments in Georgia during tomorrow’s OSCE meeting.

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Chris Mommers @chrismommers.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Georgian authorities must fulfil their obligation to uphold the right of peaceful assembly, says Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

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Georgian authorities must fulfil their obligation to uphold the right of peaceful assembly - Commissioner for Human Rights - www.coe.int

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Maurice Paulussen @mauricepaulussen.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Georgia: Statement by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on the use of force against protesters and media workers. He highlights the lack of individual ID nrs or nametags on uniforms as challenge to establish individual responsibility 👇 georgia.un.org/en/284954-t%...

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Türk calls on Georgian authorities to protect freedoms of expression and assembly amid violence

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Katie Shoshiashvili @kshoshiashvili.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Nationwide protests are happening today in at least half of Georgia’s cities and towns. Here’s the full list: Batumi, Kobuleti, Ozurgeti, Lanchkhuti, Chokhatauri, Poti, Zugdidi, Chkhorotsku, Tsalenjikha, Martvili, Jvari, Kutaisi, Kharagauli, Tkibuli, Dmanisi, Borjomi, Akhaltsikhe, Khashuri, Dusheti

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Maurice Paulussen @mauricepaulussen.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

For the 4th night in a row, the streets in front of the parliament in Tbilisi are packed with people 👇 Protests also taking place in Batumi, Kutaisi, Zugdidi ao.

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