Many thousands rally to oppose Georgian government after break with EU

A demonstrator waves a European Union flag during a protest against the new government's decision to suspend the European Union accession talks and refuse budgetary grants until 2028, in Tbilisi, Georgia November 30, 2024. REUTERS/Irakli Gedenidze

TBILISI (Reuters) -Many thousands of demonstrators gathered late on Saturday in Georgia's capital Tbilisi, building barricades, breaking windows and setting off fireworks outside parliament, in protest against the government which called off talks to join the EU.

Riot police responded by firing water cannon and tear gas into the crowds.