Former Georgian Prime Minister Giorgia Gakharia was hospitalized after an attack by members of the ruling Georgian Dream party in Batumi, resulting in a broken nose. His party claims the incident was politically motivated amid ongoing protests against the government. The European Commission condemned the violence, while Georgian Dream officials accused Gakharia of instigating the clash. The political climate in Georgia has been tense, with multiple attacks on opposition figures and journalists since the contested elections in October. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)