Tag: Georgia
After the election of Mikhail Kavelashvili, Georgia divided into two irreconcilable camps
Georgia has a new president, in the person of pro-Russian MP Mikhail Kavelashvili, a 53-year-old former professional footballer. The indirect vote is not recognized by the pro-European fringes of the…
The election in Georgia
Today, Mikheil Kavelashvili was elected as the next president of Georgia – a former soccer star turned conservative right-wing politician and whom the opposition calls a puppet of Russian interests.Many…
Former football player was elected President of Georgia!
The presidential election, in which Mikheil Kavelashvili was the only candidate nominated by the ruling “Georgian Dream” Party, started in the morning at the Parliament building in Tbilisi. The vote…
pro-Russian Mikhail Kavelashvili elected president of the country by Parliament
An electoral college dominated by the ruling party in Georgia designated loyalist Mikhail Kavelashvili as the new president this Saturday, December 14, in a vote boycotted by the opposition, in…
As expected, an anti-Western president was elected in Georgia | News in brief
The opposition boycotted the vote of the electoral assembly because it considers the October parliamentary elections fraudulent. 12:55•Updated 1:30 p.m In Georgia, the electorate has, as expected, chosen the candidate…
A new president is elected in Georgia, the former one refuses to resign | News in brief
Large demonstrations have continued for more than two weeks after the government suspended Georgia’s EU membership negotiations. Georgia will elect a new president today. The election is made, among other…
Harsh criticism of the regime’s handling of the protests in Georgia
Journalist and government critic Guram Rogava receives the TV4 News team in a turtleneck and slippers. It has almost been two weeks since he was assaulted by masked riot police…
In Georgia, pro-European mobilizations adapt and continue without a leader
Thursday, November 28, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidzé announced the freezing of the European Union integration process. Since then, thousands of Georgians have demonstrated every day in the streets of…
EU is considering action against Georgia | News in brief
The EU is considering action against Georgia over violence against protesters. The matter is to be discussed next week at the meeting of EU foreign ministers. The European Union is…
in Georgia, the streets face the maneuvers of pro-Russian forces – L’Express
At the back of the procession, on Avenue Roustavéli, David hands out khachapouri, these traditional Georgian breads with butter and cheese, to the protesters. “It’s important that people stay here…