Georgia, Mikheil Kavelashvili

Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president in a blow to country's EU aspirations
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's Crisis Deepens As Far-Right Mikheil Kavelashvili Named President
Georgian lawmakers voted in the former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili as the country's next president on Saturday after days of protests.
Who is Mikheil Kavelashvili, Georgia's new president?
Mikheil Kavelashvili has been chosen as president of Georgia on Saturday by a 300-seat electoral college, which replaced direct presidential elections in 2017 and is currently dominated by his party,
Who is Mikheil Kavelashvili, Former Manchester City Player-Turned Georgia President
Born in Bolnisi, Soviet Georgia, Mikheil Kavelashvili rose through Dinamo Tbilisi ranks and made 46 appearances for the national team, scoring nine goals
Mikheil Kavelashvili used to play for Manchester City. Now he’s Georgia’s far-right president-elect
“It could be argued that Kavelashvili spent most of his time at City facing in the wrong direction, just as he now seems to be doing as the prospective Russia-apologist leader of Georgia,” says Simon Curtis, a City fan, writer and author.
Ex-soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's next president
The outgoing president has been in office since 2018. She has vowed to stay on after her 6-year term ends Monday, claiming to be the only legitimate leader until a new election is held.
Ruling party founder congratulates Mikheil Kavelashvili on election as Georgia’s President
Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder and Honorary Chair of the ruling Georgian Dream party, on Saturday congratulated Mikheil Kavelashvil, the party’s nominee, on his election as Georgia’s sixth President,
Ex-soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president as the ruling party consolidates power
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Ex-soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president as the ruling party consolidates power. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili confirmed as Georgia’s president in blow to its EU aspirations
Mikheil 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 2017.
Azerbaijani President congratulates Mikheil Kavelashvili on election as Georgia’s president
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Saturday “sincerely” congratulated Mikheil Kavelashvili, the ruling Georgian Dream party’s nominee, on his election as Georgia’s sixth President.
Mikheil Kavelashvili: From Manchester City to Georgia's new president
A far-right former Manchester City footballer has been appointed as the new president of Georgia. Mikheil Kavelashvili, 53, was chosen by a college of electors composed of MPs and representatives of local government.
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Ex-footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president
Mikheil Kavelashvili, the only candidate nominated by the ruling Georgian Dream party, was selected as Georgia's president. Davit Kachkachishvili/Anadolu via Getty Images Former Manchester City ...
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Georgia's new president faces legitimacy challenge amidst protests
Mikheil Kavelashvili was elected president of Georgia by the electoral college. The 53-year-old politician, a former soccer ...