Russian journalist Pozner leaves Tbilisi after protests
Russian journalist Vladimir Pozner left Tbilisi in a hurry after protests held by Georgian activists against his visit, according to media reports.
Georgian civil activists held a demonstration close to Vinotel Boutique Hotel where 87-year-old Pozner and his friends and relatives have gathered on the eve of his birthday.
Formula media outlet cited Pozner as saying that he has not arrived in Georgia to talk about politics, but rather to celebrate his birthday like he has done the past two years. Pozner planned to leave the country on April 3, but flew back to Russia at night.
Activists, as well as opposition leaders, have first gathered to protest outside a small hotel in downtown Tbilisi, which hosted a curfew-defying feast of Pozner’s group.
The protesters that skirmished with the mobilized police, saying that Pozner who suggested "Abkhazia will never again become part of Georgia" shall not have been allowed to the country.
Also at the protest outside the hotel-restaurant, the protesters have called the labour inspection to fine the hotel for allowing the Russian visitors to gather during the curfew. . The Labor Inspection fined the hotel-restaurant with GEL 10,000 (about $3,000) for defying the COVID-19 restriction, which prohibits on-site restaurant services after 21:00.
As the crowd kept protesting, the police escorted Pozner and his co-visitors from the restaurant to the hotel, where the group is reportedly staying over. The protesting activists soon followed the route, egging the entrance of the hotel as a sign of protest.
![](https://ccbs.news/templates/Default/img/doubledown.png)
![](https://ccbs.news/templates/Default/img/doubledown.png)
Iranian envoy: Next 3+3 meeting to be held in Turkey soon
19 July 2024 / 14:01
Armenian authorities probing military aircraft crash
19 July 2024 / 13:57
Georgian President asks Constitutional Court to repeal foreign agents law
15 July 2024 / 14:53
Armenia kicks off joint military exercise with U.S.
15 July 2024 / 14:48
Armenian Foreign Minister left for New York
15 July 2024 / 14:44
Macron reaffirms support for Armenia-Azerbaijan dialogue at meeting with Erdogan
12 July 2024 / 13:33
Masoud Pezeshkian to be inaugurated as Iran's president in three weeks
11 July 2024 / 11:04
Mirzoyan, Blinken discuss bilateral issues in Washington
10 July 2024 / 14:30
U.S. continues to work for diplomatic resolution between Armenia, Azerbaijan
10 July 2024 / 14:19
Armenian FM to travel to Washington
09 July 2024 / 13:33
Reformist Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential race
08 July 2024 / 13:14
Armenian parliament speaker hails 'productive' talks with U.S. officials
05 July 2024 / 14:32
Astana hosting SCO+ summit with participation of Aliyev and Erdogan
04 July 2024 / 14:40
Armenia-Azerbaijan talks a priority for U.S. – State Dept
04 July 2024 / 13:37
Why does U.S. Congress delegation arrive in Armenia?
03 July 2024 / 13:44