Amid Anti-Western Drift, Georgia Inaugurates a Conservative President
Even though a figurehead, Mikheil Kavelashvili occupies a symbolic role as the country moves further from the West and toward Russia and China.
Kavelashvili is inaugurated as Georgia’s president, complicating its path toward EU
Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili has been inaugurated as president of Georgia in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia.
Georgia To Inaugurate Disputed President Amid Political Crisis
Georgia is gearing up for Sunday's inauguration of a ruling party loyalist as president, after his election was declared "illegitimate" by the outgoing leader and the pro-Western opposition.
Georgia's new President sworn in amid mass protests
Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili was formally inaugurated president of Georgia on Sunday, 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.
Thousands protest in Georgia ahead of presidential inauguration
Thousands of Georgians demonstrated in Tbilisi on Saturday, calling for the release of imprisoned protesters and denouncing the country's government as illegitimate ahead of a contested presidential inauguration.
Protesters Gather In Tbilisi Before Inauguration Of Disputed President
At least 2,000 pro-EU protesters gathered in Tbilisi on Sunday ahead of Georgia's disputed presidential inauguration, awaiting a speech by current President Salome Zurabishvili, who has refused to step down when her term ends and demanded new elections.
Georgia political turmoil: Disputed president Kavelashvili to be inaugurated
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Georgia the MOST UNDERRATED country in the WORLD
Today we go paragliding, hiking, and eating our way through the beautiful region of Juta location in the far north of Georgia ...
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Georgia is being rocked by growing protests. Here’s what you need to know
Days of protests have rocked Georgia following the government’s controversial decision to delay the former Soviet country’s bid to join the European Union. Tensions have been brewing for ...
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What’s happening in Georgia, and why are thousands protesting?
“When it’s a question of the destiny of the country and of its independence, then they come out en masse.” Mass protests have snarled Georgia on and off for several months, with much of the ...
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Violent protests in Georgia highlight battle over the country's future
Below is a look at what led to the unrest, and why the political crisis in the country that straddles Europe and Asia ...
Jimmy Carter, who led the country during high unemployment and 'stagflation,' is dead at 100
Former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday at the age of 100 at his home in Plains, Georgia, the Carter Center said. Carter ...
Georgia Leaders Unite in Tribute as Jimmy Carter Dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, Georgia's only president, dies at 100; state leaders honor his legacy of humanitarian work and public service.
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Savannah's culinary scene lands it as one of the best foodie spots in the country. Here's why
Two Georgia cities have been crowned as some of the best 10 foodie towns in the U.S. and Canada. According to a new study ...
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Georgians, country react to the death of President Carter
A steady stream of visitors stopped by The Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta on Monday to pay their respects to President ...