In the port of Batumi citizens and the representatives if the United National Movement are protesting the entry of the cruise liner Astoria Grande from Sochi. Levan Khabeishvili, the Chairman of the opposition party, is also on the scene.

Citizens started gathering late at night. A large number of police officers are mobilized and iron dams are installed on the spot. There were several clashes between the participants in the rally and the law enforcement officers.