As of March 17, 2026, people view Tbilisi as a hotbed of intense political unrest, with ongoing protests on Rustaveli Avenue since October 28, 2024, demanding new elections and prisoner releases, highlighted by police clearing tents outside Parliament on March 12 after a fire only for protesters to return immediately. Despite this, it's seen as a resilient tourism magnet accounting for over a third of Georgia's visits and an investment draw, as shown by the March 2026 real estate forum and new transport projects, though marred by the EU's March 6 visa suspension for officials and OSCE concerns on March 9