Anti-Western politician Mikheil Kavelashvili elected Georgia’s new president – Times of India

Mikheil Kavelashvili (Picture credit: AP) Georgian lawmakers on Saturday elected former soccer player and anti-Western politician Mikheil Kavelashvili as the country’s new president. Kavelashvili’s election comes amidst ongoing protests sparked by the government’s decision to pause the country’s bid to join the European Union.Kavelashvili, a former soccer player known for his critical stance toward the…

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‘Not afraid to stand’: Clashes erupt outside Georgia parliament between pro-EU protesters and police – Times of India

Violent clashes erupted outside Georgia’s parliament between law enforcement and protesters opposing the government’s choice to postpone European Union membership discussions during a post-election crisis, on Saturday. For the third consecutive night, thousands gathered in Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital, resulting in numerous arrests.Following the ruling Georgian Dream party‘s declared victory in the October 26 parliamentary election,…

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