Georgia's governing party picks former soccer player as presidential candidate
Georgia's governing party has picked a former soccer player as its candidate for president following a disputed victory in last month’s parliamentary election that has sparked protests and led to an o
Georgia’s governing party selects former footballer as presidential candidate
Ex-Manchester City player Mikheil Kavelashvili is up for the mostly ceremonial post following controversial elections.
'I used to play upfront for Man City and now my pro-Russia party will make me president'
Mikheil Kavelashvili played for Manchester City from 1995 to 1997 and is best remembered for scoring on his debut against Manchester United in April 1996
Georgian Ruling Party Proposes Ex-Footballer for President
Georgia’s ruling party chose Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former soccer player and current lawmaker, to be their presidential candidate in the Dec. 14 election to replace the country’s current pro-Europe head of state.
Georgian Ruling Party Nominates Hardline Ex-Soccer Player for President
Though Georgia is traditionally among the most pro-Western countries to have emerged from the former Soviet Union, Georgian Dream has in recent years deepened ties with Russia, wh
Former Manchester City footballer set to become next president of Georgia
Georgia’s pro-Kremlin ruling party has picked a former Manchester City footballer as its presidential candidate.
Far-right Ex-footballer Tapped As Georgia's Next President
Georgia's ruling party on Wednesday nominated far-right politician, former football international Mikheil Kavelashvili for the largely ceremonial post of president, aiming to strengthen its grip on power.
Georgian Dream names anti-Western ex-footballer as presidential candidate
By Ailis Halligan in Tbilisi The ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party has nominated Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former Georgian footballer and outspoken critic of the West, as its candidate heading into next month’s presidential election.
Georgia's ruling party nominates far-right former footballer for president
Georgian Dream picks Mikheil Kavelashvili as presidential candidate amid protests and opposition backlash over disputed parliamentary elections.View on euronews
Fearing war, Georgia chooses a return to Russia’s embrace
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Opinion: Georgia’s civil society is the last line of defense for democracy
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Ex-Manchester City striker set to become Georgia's president
Former Georgia national soccer star Mikheil Kavelashvili is set to become the country's new president. The former Premier ...
Long Tied to Russia, Georgia’s Winemakers Tip a Glass to the West
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Far-right ex-footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili tapped as Georgia’s next president
His election to a largely ceremonial post is all but assured, again signalling a shift towards Russia. Read more at ...
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Protesters in Georgia’s capital set up a tent camp and demand new elections, wary of Russia
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Putin Ally Resigns Amid Mass Protests in Russia's Backyard
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Russia continues to subvert democracy in Moldova and Georgia
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Georgia's newly elected parliament opens its first session with opposition boycotting
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