On February 27, 2025, Sulkhan Meskhiadze, editor of “Adjara Times,” was reporting live from the “Dream Town” neighborhood in Batumi, where heavy snowfall had caused a roof collapse in a residential building. During the live broadcast, an unidentified individual approached him from a distance, shouting threats and attempting to obstruct the filming.

At that moment, another citizen intervened in defense of the journalist. The assailant backed away and fled the scene.

Despite the incident, Sulkhan Meskhiadze continued the live coverage and thanked the citizen for their support.

This is not the first time “Adjara Times” has faced interference while carrying out its professional duties.

The Media Advocacy Coalition has responded to the incident.