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Video: Georgia’s new president sworn in as predecessor refuses to step down | Politics
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Video: Georgia’s new president sworn in as predecessor refuses to step down | Politics

NewsFeed Mikheil Kavelashvili has been sworn in as Georgia’s new president in parliament, while his pro-EU predecessor Salome Zourabichvili told supporters she remains...

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

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...

Georgia’s governing party set to install former footballer as new president | Elections News
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Georgia’s governing party set to install former footballer as new president | Elections News

Ex-Man City striker Mikheil Kavelashvili is the only candidate standing in a vote put to politicians rather than the people. Georgia’s governing party...

Thousands rally in Georgia’s 12th day of pro-EU protests | Politics News
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Thousands rally in Georgia’s 12th day of pro-EU protests | Politics News

Thousands of people took to the streets across Georgia for the 12th consecutive day of protests against the government’s decision to shelve European...

Georgia’s PM accuses opposition of orchestrating protest violence | News
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Georgia’s PM accuses opposition of orchestrating protest violence | News

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze warns opposition leaders and NGOs will be held accountable for mounting mass protests against last month’s elections, while court...

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

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...

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

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...

Opposition protesters rally outside Georgia’s parliament | Protests
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Opposition protesters rally outside Georgia’s parliament | Protests

NewsFeed Opposition protesters gathered outside Georgia’s parliament early on Monday saying last month’s election was rigged, as lawmakers prepared to hold their first...