Former Premier League footballer voted president of Georgia
Saturday, 14 December 2024 A former Premier League footballer has been appointed president of Georgia amid heightening tensions over the country's relationship with Russia.
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 presidential elections have traditionally been held by popular vote. However, Kavelashvili’s appointment...
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Irakli Kobakhidze is optimistic that a strategic partnership with the US and Georgia suspended under the Biden regime can be restored under the presidency of Donald Trump, the Georgian Prime Minister has told Euronews’ in an exclusive interview.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published
Tens of thousands of pro-Europe protesters rallied outside Georgia’s parliament building in the capital Tbilisi on Tuesday for the 34th consecutive day. Anti-government protests erupted after the ruling Georgian Dream party announced a suspension in the country’s EU-bid a month ago.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published
Saturday, 14 December 2024
A former Premier League footballer has been appointed president of Georgia amid heightening tensions over the country's relationship with Russia.
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