Romanian leftists ahead of resurgent far right in election

Romania's ruling leftist Social Democrats (PSD) looked set to win the most votes in a parliamentary election on Sunday, fending off a resurgent far-right movement that challenges the country's pro-Western orientation, partial results showed.

Romanians protest after court orders vote recount

Hundreds of Romanians protested during the night in Bucharest. It's after far-right candidate Calin Georgescu unexpectedly led the first round of the presidential election, sparking political concerns.

Georgian dream mominates Kavelashvili for presidential election

Georgia’s ruling party, "Georgian Dream," has nominated Mikheil Kavelashvili as its presidential candidate for the upcoming election.

Protests in Georgia intensify ahead of controversial parliamentary session

Protests erupted on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi on the evening of November 24 and continued overnight as demonstrators opposed the legitimacy of Georgia's 11th convocation of parliament. The first parliamentary session, scheduled for November 25, has drawn criticism from the opposition.

Uruguay's left returns to presidency

Center-left opposition candidate Yamandu Orsi secured victory in Uruguay's presidential election, official results showed on Sunday, with 99% of votes tallied, in a second-round race that pollsters expected to be closely fought.

Uruguay's Left-Wing Candidate Yamandu Orsi Wins Presidency, Promises Smooth Transition

Yamandu Orsi, the center-left candidate, won Uruguay’s presidential election on Sunday with 49.81% of the vote, defeating conservative Alvaro Delgado. Orsi promised a smooth transition and emphasized national unity and economic growth.

EU to Send Technical Mission to Georgia Over Election Concerns

The European Commission has announced plans to dispatch a technical mission to Georgia in the coming weeks to investigate alleged violations during the October 26 parliamentary elections.

The protest in Tbilisi was temporarily disbanded, organizers promise "surprises"

The protest on Melikishvili Avenue has been temporarily paused following a decision by opposition leaders. The announcement was made to rally participants by key figures from opposition parties.

Georgia detains 16 protesters after clashes over disputed election

Police in Georgia detained 16 people in the capital Tbilisi on Tuesday after clashing with protesters opposing the results of last month's parliamentary election, which the opposition and the pro-Western president say were rigged.

Amarasuriya reappointed as Sri Lanka's prime minister

Harini Amarasuriya was reappointed as Sri Lanka's prime minister by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Dissanayake also appointed Vijitha Herath as foreign minister after his coalition won 159 seats in the general election. Despite strong, concerns remain over implementing IMF-backed reform.

Georgian president delivers pro-EU message at opposition rally as election looms

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili rallied thousands in Tbilisi with a strong pro-EU message ahead of the crucial October 26 election. The vote will decide whether Georgia strengthens ties with Russia or continues its pro-Western course.

Georgia to Host Record Number of International Observers for Parliamentary Elections