Three people have been detained in connection with the death of Abkhazian blogger Daur Buava, a protest against animal cruelty took place in Batumi where the restaurant owner is accused of abusing stray dogs, and a criminal case has been opened regarding the beating of a Batumi resident by Credo Bank employees.

Three people have been detained in connection with the death of Abkhazian blogger Daur Buava, a protest against animal cruelty took place in Batumi where the restaurant owner is accused of abusing stray dogs, and a criminal case has been opened regarding the beating of a Batumi resident by Credo Bank employees.

@paperkartuli 31 Aug 2026, 19:04

A protest against animal cruelty is taking place in Batumi, triggered by footage of women kicking stray dogs. Protesters accuse the owner of Sea View Club, Alisa Zusko, of cruelty. The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched an investigation, while the restaurant denies the allegations, claiming the video is edited.

@paperkartuli 31 Aug 2026, 17:49

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia has detained three individuals in connection with the death of Abkhaz blogger Daur Buava, who allegedly died from drugs, after which his girlfriend left him alone, and two acquaintances were found with drugs.

@paperkartuli 31 Aug 2026, 09:03