This morning, at the airport, the broadcasting company Rustavi 2 crew were attacked. Courier journalist Helen Pirtskhaliashvili and cameraman were taking interviewa from the Parliament members, who were leaving on an official visit to Strasbourg . When the crew was interviewing MP Chiora Taktakishvili, a stranger insulted them and then physically abused Rustavi2 cameraman.

According to Chiora Taktakishvili, she was confronted by a woman who most likely was accompanying the attacker and did not let her to take pictures of the incident with the phone.

According to Rustavi 2, the Interior Ministry started the investigation under article 125, which is physical assault. Rustavi 2 staff gave testimony to police.According to the Courier information the attacker has been transferred for interrogation.
Rustavi 2 Director General Nika Gvaramia believes that there is not only a violation of Article 125 of the Criminal Code, which includes beating, but obstruction of journalistic activities, which is also a crime under the Criminal Code.