Mikheil Kavelashvili

Georgian politician (born 1971)

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Mikheil Kavelashvili is a Georgian politician and former professional footballer who was sworn in as the sixth president of Georgia on 29 December 2024. His election was boycotted and disputed by the opposition, as well as by significant parts of the international community. He was the sole candidate on the ballot – the first time in Georgia's history that voters were given only one choice during a presidential election.

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Georgia inaugurates Mikheil Kavelashvili as president Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:00Published on December 29, 2024

Georgia's President Salomé Zourabichvili defiantly joins protesters The president says she won't step down on Monday, when the newly elected president, Mikheil Kavelashvili, is due to take over. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 28, 2024

From Football to Politics: Former Manchester City Star Kavelashvili Elected President of Georgia Mikhail Kavelashvili, a former Manchester City footballer, has been elected as the new president of Georgia, with over 200 MPs backing his candidacy. This marks a significant shift as Georgia's.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:09Published on December 14, 2024

Ex-football player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president as ruling party consolidates power It was a straightforward victory for Kavelashvili, given the Georgian Dream party’s control of a 300-seat electoral college that replaced direct presidential elections in 2017. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:18Published on December 14, 2024

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Former Manchester City footballer sworn in as Georgia's president Former Manchester City footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili has been sworn in as the president of Georgia. Sky News - Published on December 29, 2024
Ex-Man City striker Kavelashvili to become Georgia president Former Manchester City striker Mikheil Kavelashvili is set to become the president of Georgia after the country's ruling party nominated him as their candidate. BBC Sport - Published on November 27, 2024