Georgia installs former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili as new president
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Georgia installs former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili as new president

Al Jazeera  

Ex-Man City striker Mikheil Kavelashvili was only candidate in vote put to politicians rather than the people. Georgia’s governing party has anointed a former footballer turned far-right politician as the country’s new president amid ongoing turmoil following disputed elections in October. Mikheil Kavelashvili, nominated by the Georgian Dream party, was the only candidate standing in Saturday’s vote which was put to a 300-seat electoral college rather than the people as a result of constitutional changes introduced by the party seven years ago. Reporting from Tbilisi, Al Jazeera’s Dmitry Medvedenko explained that the 53-year-old faced no competition “because the opposition believes this government is illegitimate, so they’re not taking part in any processes that would legitimise the government.” The opposition has boycotted parliament amid nationwide protests over the outcome of legislative elections on October 26, during which observers reported instances of bribery and double voting. President Salome Zurabichvili, who was elected by popular vote six years ago and has declared the current legislature “unconstitutional”, told Al Jazeera that the country needed a “legitimate president” voted by the people, rather than “a parliament that has not received legitimacy”.

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Bidzina Ivanishvili: Agent of pivot
4 days, 21 hours ago

Bidzina Ivanishvili: Agent of pivot

The Hindu  

Former Prime Minister of Georgia Bidzina Ivanishvili, who is the founder of the country’s ruling Georgian Dream party, has been sanctioned by the U.S. Like Georgia, Mr. Ivanishvili’s past, present and future too are intertwined with those of its larger neighbour. But the West’s support for the opposition’s claims that the October elections were fraudulent and the subsequent American sanctions …

Germany, France and Poland condemn violence in Georgia, stress support for pro-democracy movement
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1 week, 2 days ago

Germany, France and Poland condemn violence in Georgia, stress support for pro-democracy movement

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Poland on Tuesday expressed concern about “the political crisis” in Georgia, two days after former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili was formally inaugurated as president of the South Caucasus nation, cementing the ruling party’s grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s European Union aspirations and a victory for …

Germany, France and Poland condemn violence in Georgia, stress support for pro-democracy movement
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1 week, 2 days ago

Germany, France and Poland condemn violence in Georgia, stress support for pro-democracy movement

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Poland on Tuesday expressed …

New Georgian president sworn in; predecessor says he is not legitimate leader
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1 week, 4 days ago

New Georgian president sworn in; predecessor says he is not legitimate leader

Hindustan Times  

By Gleb Stolyarov and Felix Light New Georgian president sworn in; predecessor says he is not legitimate leader TBILISI -Mikheil Kavelashvili, a hardline critic of the West, was sworn in as president of Georgia on Sunday amid a political crisis after the government froze European Union application talks in a move that sparked major protests. The Georgian Dream ruling party …

Protests engulf Georgia as far-right Mikheil Kavelashvili is sworn in as president - but predecessor insists she is the only legitimate leader
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1 week, 4 days ago

Protests engulf Georgia as far-right Mikheil Kavelashvili is sworn in as president - but predecessor insists she is the only legitimate leader

Daily Mail  

Protests have today engulfed Georgia as a former Premier League footballer-turned-far-right party loyalist was sworn in as president despite his predecessor insisting she is the country's legitimate leader. Outside the closed-door inauguration of former Manchester City striker Mikhail Kavelashvili at the country's parliament building in Tbilisi, countless protesters blew whistles and held up red cards, in reference to his career …

Kavelashvili is inaugurated as Georgia’s president, complicating its path toward EU
1 week, 4 days ago

Kavelashvili is inaugurated as Georgia’s president, complicating its path toward EU

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Goergia — Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili was formally inaugurated as president of Georgia on Sunday, cementing the ruling party’s grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia. She called Kavelashvili’s inauguration a “parody.” Kavelashvili, 53, who was the only candidate on the ballot, easily won …

Thousands of Georgians Protest Against New President Outside Parliament
1 week, 4 days ago

Thousands of Georgians Protest Against New President Outside Parliament

Deccan Chronicle  

Thousands of Georgians protested outside parliament on Sunday against the inauguration of President Mikheil Kavelashvili of the Georgian Dream party, as the country's months-long political crisis reached an unpredictable moment. Protesters waved Georgian flags and held banners reading “No to Corruption” and “Democracy, Not Dictatorship,” as they called for Kavelashvili’s resignation and demanded fresh elections. Opposition leaders addressed the crowd, …

New Georgian president sworn in as predecessor refuses to stand aside
1 week, 4 days ago

New Georgian president sworn in as predecessor refuses to stand aside

Al Jazeera  

Mikheil Kavelashvili sworn in as Georgia’s new president as pro-EU predecessor refuses to recognise his legitimacy. Mikheil Kavelashvili has been sworn in as Georgian president in a ceremony in Parliament in the capital Tbilisi, amid weeks of protests and the refusal of his pro-Western predecessor to stand aside. The Georgian Dream governing party and the country’s election commission say the …

Kavelashvili is inaugurated as Georgia’s president, complicating its path toward EU
1 week, 4 days ago

Kavelashvili is inaugurated as Georgia’s president, complicating its path toward EU

LA Times  

Georgian President-elect Mikheil Kavelashvili speaks at his swearing-in ceremony at the Georgian Parliament in Tbilisi, Georgia, Sunday. Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili was formally inaugurated as president of Georgia on Sunday, cementing the ruling party’s grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s European Union aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia. She called Kavelashvili’s …

Mikheil Kavelashvili: New Georgian president sworn in, as pro-EU predecessor decries illegitimacy
1 week, 4 days ago

Mikheil Kavelashvili: New Georgian president sworn in, as pro-EU predecessor decries illegitimacy

CNN  

CNN — Mikheil Kavelashvili was inaugurated as president of Georgia on Sunday, following a tumultuous election period marked by further divisions between pro-Russian and pro-EU factions of the former Soviet state. Kavelashvili, 53 – an ex-lawmaker for the right-wing ruling Georgian Dream party and former English Premier League soccer star – was sworn in at the country’s parliament in Tbilisi. …

US sanctions the founder of Georgia's ruling political party
1 week, 5 days ago

US sanctions the founder of Georgia's ruling political party

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on the founder of Georgia’s ruling political party, which has steered the country away from a pro-Western stance and towards Russia, U.S. officials said Friday. US sanctions the founder of Georgia's ruling political party The State and Treasury departments said they hit Georgian Dream party founder and honorary chairman Bidzina Ivanishvili with …

US sanctions the founder of Georgia’s ruling political party
1 week, 5 days ago

US sanctions the founder of Georgia’s ruling political party

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on the founder of Georgia’s ruling political party, which has steered the country away from a pro-Western stance and towards Russia, U.S. officials said Friday. The State and Treasury departments said they hit Georgian Dream party founder and honorary chairman Bidzina Ivanishvili with penalties “for undermining the democratic and Euro-Atlantic future of …

Georgia to inaugurate disputed president amid politica crisis
1 week, 6 days ago

Georgia to inaugurate disputed president amid politica crisis

Hindustan Times  

Georgia is gearing up for Sunday's inauguration of a ruling party loyalist as president, after his election was declared "illegitimate" by the outgoing leader and the pro-Western opposition. Georgia to inaugurate disputed president amid politica crisis Mikheil Kavelashvili's inauguration is expected to further escalate the political crisis which has seen mass pro-EU demonstrations. Constitutional law experts including one author of …

US sanctions Bidzina Ivanishvi, founder of Georgia’s ruling party
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1 week, 6 days ago

US sanctions Bidzina Ivanishvi, founder of Georgia’s ruling party

Al Jazeera  

Sanctions come amid mass protests against the Georgian government’s decision to pause EU accession efforts. The United States has sanctioned Bidzina Ivanishvili, Georgia’s former prime minister and founder of the governing Georgian Dream party, amid protests against a pause in European Union accession efforts. In a statement on Friday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Ivanishvili and his …

Who is Mikheil Kavelashvili? Former football star named as Georgia's new president
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Who is Mikheil Kavelashvili? Former football star named as Georgia's new president

Firstpost  

Georgia’s political crisis deepened after lawmakers elected far-right former football star Mikheil Kavelashvili as the country’s new president. What makes Kavelashvili’s appointment interesting is the fact that this is for the first time the president was chosen not by a national election, but in parliament by a direct ballot of a 300-member electoral college made up of MPs and representatives …

Former Premier League footballer elected as new president of Georgia
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Former Premier League footballer elected as new president of Georgia

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Premier League footballer Mikheil …

Georgia Selects New President, Affirming Shift Away From West
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Georgia Selects New President, Affirming Shift Away From West

Live Mint  

-- Georgia selected Mikheil Kavelashvili as its next president on Saturday, as protests backed by the current head of state continue over the government’s turn away from the West in favor of closer ties with Russia. She condemned the parliamentary elections won by Georgian Dream as illegitimate and backed opposition protests over alleged ballot-rigging, saying the vote was a “turning …

Ex-Soccer Player Becomes Georgia's President In Blow To Its EU Aspirations
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ex-Soccer Player Becomes Georgia's President In Blow To Its EU Aspirations

Huff Post  

Georgian president-elect Mikheil Kavelashvili, 2nd right, poses for a selfie at the Georgian parliament, in Tbilisi, Georgia, Saturday. Dec. 14, 2024. via Associated Press TBILISI, Georgia — Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s EU aspirations and a victory …

Former Premier League star controversially becomes Georgia president - amid accusations of vote rigging and his anti-Western, pro-Russian stance
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Former Premier League star controversially becomes Georgia president - amid accusations of vote rigging and his anti-Western, pro-Russian stance

Daily Mail  

A former Manchester City star became the president of Georgia on Saturday, despite the controversial nature of his elevation to power. The October election saw the Georgian Dream party retain control of parliament and they subsequently nominated Kavelashvili as their candidate to become president. Former Manchester City star Mikheil Kavelashvili has become the president of Georgia Kavelashvili's new role was …

Who is Kavelashvili, former Manchester City player set to become president of Georgia?
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Who is Kavelashvili, former Manchester City player set to become president of Georgia?

The Hindu  

Former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia. Kavelashvili, 53, easily won the vote given the Georgian Dream party’s control of a 300-seat electoral college that replaced direct presidential elections in …

Georgia's ruling party nominates far-right loyalist as president as protesters take to the streets
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Georgia's ruling party nominates far-right loyalist as president as protesters take to the streets

Firstpost  

The Black Sea nation has been in turmoil since the governing Georgian Dream party claimed victory in contested October parliamentary elections. AFP Georgia’s ruling party is set to appoint a far-right loyalist as president on Saturday in a controversial election process, as thousands of people again prepared to take to the streets in pro-EU protests. Opposition groups accuse Georgian Dream …

Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia’s president in a blow to country’s EU aspirations
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia’s president in a blow to country’s EU aspirations

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia. “Georgia has been always resisting Russian influence and will not accept having its vote stolen and its destiny stolen.” …

Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia’s president in a blow to country’s EU aspirations
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia’s president in a blow to country’s EU aspirations

LA Times  

Former Manchester City player Mikheil Kavelashvili, who was the only candidate on the ballot, attends a parliament session Saturday in Tbilisi, Georgia. Outgoing President Salome Zourabichvili said Saturday’s vote was a “provocation” and “a parody.” Georgian lawmakers named former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili as president on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a …

Georgian government votes in far-right former soccer player as president
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Georgian government votes in far-right former soccer player as president

CNN  

CNN — Georgian lawmakers voted in a far-right former soccer star as the country’s next president on Saturday, deepening tensions between the pro-Russian government and pro-Western opposition amid mounting popular anger over the former’s decision to halt European Union accession talks. Vano Shlamov/AFP/Getty Images Georgia’s Prime Minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, congratulated Kavelashvili at a briefing following the vote, while also describing …

Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president in a blow to its EU aspirations
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president in a blow to its EU aspirations

ABC  

Georgian politicians elected Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former soccer player and hardline critic of the West, as the country's new president on Saturday. The move has set up Mr Kavelashvili to replace pro-Western incumbent Salome Zourabichvili amid major protests against the government over a halt to the country's European Union accession talks last month. The ruling Georgian Dream party's move to …

Ex-Man City striker set to be Georgia's new far-right president
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Ex-Man City striker set to be Georgia's new far-right president

Raw Story  

by Irakli METREVELI Georgian ex-footballer turned far-right politician Mikheil Kavelashvili is set to become Tbilisi's next figurehead president in an indirect election denounced as "illegitimate" by the current pro-EU leader. Picked by the governing Georgian Dream party as a loyalist, the former forward for the English Premier League's Manchester City is known for his expletive-laden parliament speeches and tirades against …

Georgia political crisis deepens as far-right leader Kavelashvili set to become president
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Georgia political crisis deepens as far-right leader Kavelashvili set to become president

New Indian Express  

TBILISI: Georgia's political crisis deepened on Friday, as new pro-Europe protests gripped Tbilisi ahead of the controversial nomination of a far-right government loyalist as president. More unrest is expected on Saturday, when Georgian Dream is set to appoint far-right former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili as president in a disputed election process. 'Unprecedented constitutional crisis' On Saturday, an electoral college controlled by …

Amid continuous protests, Georgia PM rules out fresh parliamentary elections after contested vote
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1 month, 1 week ago

Amid continuous protests, Georgia PM rules out fresh parliamentary elections after contested vote

Firstpost  

PM Irakli Kobakhidze’s comments come at a time when Georgia is reeling through a post-election crisis that has seen his legitimacy questioned both at home and internationally Georgia's PM has ruled out any re-poll of the contested vote. Reuters Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Sunday flat out refused to hold fresh parliamentary elections. When asked by journalists whether the …

Protesters gather for third night of demonstrations after Georgia announces suspension of EU talks
1 month, 1 week ago

Protesters gather for third night of demonstrations after Georgia announces suspension of EU talks

NPR  

Protesters gather for third night of demonstrations after Georgia announces suspension of EU talks toggle caption Zurab Tsertsvadze/AP/AP TBILISI, Georgia — Protesters gathered across Georgia on Saturday night in a third straight night of demonstrations against the government's decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union. Sponsor Message The ruling Georgian Dream party's disputed victory in the country's Oct. …

Georgia’s president will not step down until ‘illegitimate’ election rerun
1 month, 1 week ago

Georgia’s president will not step down until ‘illegitimate’ election rerun

Al Jazeera  

Pro-EU critic of governing Georgian Dream party says she won’t leave office next month as parliament elected fraudulently. Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili said she will not leave office when her term ends because the parliament is “illegitimate”, while the prime minister warned against a “revolution” amid continuing pro-European Union protests. The president, whose powers are largely ceremonial, maintains that the …

Massive protest erupts in Georgia after PM delays EU bid
1 month, 1 week ago

Massive protest erupts in Georgia after PM delays EU bid

Firstpost  

Waving EU and Georgian flags, thousands rallied outside parliament, blocking traffic on the Georgian capital’s main road in the latest of a series of protests in the country Police block protesters gathered in a street during a rally to demand new parliamentary elections in the country, near the Parliament’s building in Tbilisi, Georgia, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. The prime minister’s …

Georgia protesters clash with police after PM suspends EU membership talks
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1 month, 1 week ago

Georgia protesters clash with police after PM suspends EU membership talks

Al Jazeera  

Protesters have clashed with police in Georgia after the governing party announced it was delaying European Union accession talks. Kobakhidze, whose Georgian Dream party has been criticised for alleged democratic backsliding and deepening ties with Russia, accused the EU body of “blackmail”, saying that he would put off accession talks until 2028, with the aim of becoming a member state …

Who is Mikheil Kavelashvili, the ex-Manchester City player who could become Georgia's next president?
1 month, 1 week ago

Who is Mikheil Kavelashvili, the ex-Manchester City player who could become Georgia's next president?

Firstpost  

Mikheil Kavelashvili, 53, a former Manchester City player, is all set to be Georgia’s next president after the ruling Georgian Dream party selected him as its candidate for the upcoming December 14 election. AP A former Manchester City player is all set to be Georgia’s next president after the ruling party selected him as its candidate for the upcoming election …

Georgia’s governing party picks former soccer player as presidential candidate
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1 month, 1 week ago

Georgia’s governing party picks former soccer player as presidential candidate

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — The governing party in Georgia on Wednesday picked a former soccer player as its candidate for president following a disputed victory in last month’s parliamentary election that has sparked protests and led to an opposition boycott of parliament. The Georgian Dream party nominated Mikheil Kavelashvili, a 53-year-old former national team and Premier League player, for the mostly …

Georgia’s governing party taps pro-Russian ex-footballer for president
1 month, 1 week ago

Georgia’s governing party taps pro-Russian ex-footballer for president

Al Jazeera  

Mikheil Kavelashvili viewed as shoo-in for ceremonial post given Georgian Dream’s influence over electoral college vote. Georgia’s governing party has nominated far-right politician Mikheil Kavelashvili as its candidate for president after disputed parliamentary elections last month. Kavelashvili, a striker in the Premier League for Manchester City in the mid-1990s who later became known for his hardline, anti-Western statements as leader …

Georgian lawmakers will pick a new president on Dec. 14
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Georgian lawmakers will pick a new president on Dec. 14

Associated Press  

Georgia’s parliament set a date Tuesday for national and local lawmakers to pick a new president, paving the way for the ruling Georgian Dream party to choose an ally following its victory in a controversial election. A 300-seat electoral college consisting of members of parliament, municipal councils and regional legislatures will elect a new president for the South Caucasus nation …

Georgian parliament bats away protests to set presidential vote
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Georgian parliament bats away protests to set presidential vote

Al Jazeera  

Despite claims its election victory is illegitimate, Georgian Dream party plans vote for new president on December 14, using rules it pushed through in 2017. The installation of a new president promises to cement the grip of the ruling Georgian Dream party that was declared victor. Contested election Antigovernment protests called by incumbent President Salome Zourabichvili persist in Tbilisi with …

Georgia’s newly elected parliament opens its first session with opposition boycotting
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Georgia’s newly elected parliament opens its first session with opposition boycotting

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — The newly elected Georgian parliament opened its inaugural session Monday as opposition lawmakers and the president boycotted it and thousands of protesters, watched by riot police, rallied outside and accused the ruling party of rigging the vote under Russian influence. Opposition parties refused to participate in the parliament’s activities, and only 88 lawmakers, all Georgian Dream members, …

Police clash with protesters in Georgia over disputed election results
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Police clash with protesters in Georgia over disputed election results

Al Jazeera  

Scuffles broke out in Georgia’s capital as police broke up a camp set up in protest against the disputed results of last month’s parliamentary election. Critics have accused Georgian Dream – established by Bidzina Ivanishvili, a shadowy billionaire who made his fortune in Russia – of becoming increasingly authoritarian and tilted towards Moscow. The EU suspended Georgia’s membership application process …

Police in Georgia break up protesters’ camp in Tbilisi but they quickly return
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Police in Georgia break up protesters’ camp in Tbilisi but they quickly return

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — Police and demonstrators scuffled again Tuesday in Georgia’s capital as officers moved before dawn to break up a camp protesting the results of last month’s parliamentary election and demanding a new vote. “The legal ways to challenge the election results have been almost entirely exhausted, without an outcome.” Up to 1,000 protesters remained at the site, and …

Georgia election chief doused in paint as protests continue after divisive parliamentary vote
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Georgia election chief doused in paint as protests continue after divisive parliamentary vote

Deccan Chronicle  

Tbilisi: The head of Georgia’s Central Electoral Commission was doused with black paint Saturday at a meeting to confirm the results of the country’s divisive Oct. 26 parliamentary elections. The Saturday session was interrupted when David Kirtadze, a commission member from the opposition United National Movement party, threw black paint at commission chairman Giorgi Kalandarishvili. European election observers have described …

Georgia election chief doused in paint as protests continue after divisive parliamentary vote
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Georgia election chief doused in paint as protests continue after divisive parliamentary vote

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — The head of Georgia’s Central Electoral Commission was doused with black paint Saturday at a meeting to confirm the results of the country’s divisive Oct. 26 parliamentary elections. Protesters gathered outside the commission’s building in Tbilisi, where officials announced that the ruling Georgian Dream party had won 53.93% of the vote. European election observers have described the …

Georgia election chief doused in paint as protests continue after divisive parliamentary vote
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Georgia election chief doused in paint as protests continue after divisive parliamentary vote

CNN  

Tblisi, Georgia AP — The head of Georgia’s Central Electoral Commission was doused with black paint Saturday at a meeting to confirm the results of the country’s divisive Oct. 26 parliamentary elections. Protesters gathered outside the commission’s building in Tbilisi, where officials announced that the ruling Georgian Dream party had won 53.93% of the vote. European election observers have described …

Amid rigging & Russian interference fears, Georgia president calls for fresh elections
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Amid rigging & Russian interference fears, Georgia president calls for fresh elections

Firstpost  

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili called for new parliamentary elections, citing last month’s vote as manipulated and illegimate amid opposition protests and accusations of Russian interference Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili on Monday called for fresh parliamentary elections to resolve a crisis sparked by last month’s vote denounced by the opposition as rigged in favour of the ruling party. The European Union …

Tens of Thousands Protest in Georgia Over Alleged Rigged Parliamentary Election
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2 months, 1 week ago

Tens of Thousands Protest in Georgia Over Alleged Rigged Parliamentary Election

Firstpost  

Tens of thousands of Georgians gathered outside parliament Monday night to demand the annulment of the recent parliamentary election. The protest, which is the only way for the people to express that their votes have been stolen, has deepened the political crisis in the South Caucasus country, where the governing Georgian Dream party has become increasingly authoritarian and tilted toward …

Georgia's president accuses Russia of 'special operation' in election
2 months, 1 week ago

Georgia's president accuses Russia of 'special operation' in election

Daily Mail  

The president of Georgia has claimed her country was the victim of a Russian 'special operation' after a pro-Putin party won yesterday's election. The country's Central Election Commission said Georgian Dream, led by pro-Putin oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili, won 54.8% of Saturday's vote with almost 100% of ballots counted. Bidzina Ivanishvili, the billionaire founder of Georgian Dream who made his fortune …

Protesters Demand Election Revocation in Georgia Amid Election Irregularities
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2 months, 1 week ago

Protesters Demand Election Revocation in Georgia Amid Election Irregularities

Associated Press  

Opposition supporters in Georgia plan a protest against the ruling party's declared election victory. The opposition claims that the election was marred by irregularities and Russian meddling, and that the country has been subjected to a 'Russian special operation' aimed at undermining its EU aspirations.

Protesters Demand Election Revocation in Georgia as Election Results Are Challenged
2 months, 1 week ago

Protesters Demand Election Revocation in Georgia as Election Results Are Challenged

CNN  

Georgia's President Salome Zourabichvili has called on citizens to protest the results of a disputed election in an attempt to save the country's 'European future'. Tens of thousands of Georgians massed outside the parliament on Monday night, demanding the annulment of Saturday's parliamentary election that the opposition has said was rigged with Russia's blessing.

Boris Johnson backs Georgia president's calls for protests on the streets after election was 'stolen' by Vladimir Putin
2 months, 1 week ago

Boris Johnson backs Georgia president's calls for protests on the streets after election was 'stolen' by Vladimir Putin

Daily Mail  

The president of the fiercely pro-Western nation of Georgia has called on its people to take to the streets after Vladimir Putin 'stole' its election. Boris Johnson also hit out at the ruling Georgian Dream party – run by a shadowy billionaire oligarch who made his fortune in Russia – for doing Moscow's dirty work. The president of Georgia Salome …

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