EU Visa-Free Fight: Salome Zourabichvili warns EU foreign ministers not to extend a visa-free suspension to all Georgians, saying it would help the ruling party and punish citizens for “anti-European” policies. Protests & Sentencing: Doctors and supporters rallied outside Georgian parliament after the October 4 verdict, with pediatrician Giorgi Chakhunashvili and five others sentenced to five years, as Rustaveli Avenue protests continue. Russian Language Day Fallout: Maria Zakharova called the Tbilisi protest against Russian Language Day “extremists,” urging Georgian law enforcement to punish them—while contrasting it with a Batumi event that drew no incidents. Foreign Policy & Economy: PM Irakli Kobakhidze says Georgia is prioritizing deeper Central Asia ties to boost its role as a Black Sea transit corridor, after visits to Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Local Governance: In Sukhum, minibus fares reportedly rose to 50 rubles, sparking anger over poor transport conditions and rising costs amid unchanged wages. Public Opinion: An EU NEIGHBOURS East survey finds 71% of Georgians support EU accession, with EU trust at 67% but a drop in favorable views. Health Services: Georgia’s Health Ministry held a large free screening campaign in Rukhi, offering tests for multiple cancers, hepatitis, and hypertension.