Georgia’s ruling party, "Georgian Dream," has nominated Mikheil Kavelashvili as its presidential candidate for the upcoming election. A former football player and far-right politician, Kavelashvili was chosen amid ongoing protests over disputed results of last months parliamentary elections.The Georgian Dream party, officially, received nearly 54 percent of the vote.
The president is set to be elected on December 14th by an electoral college, marking a shift from the previous direct voting system. Kavelashvili says he plans to restore the presidency’s constitutional role and unite Georgian society.
Georgia’s parliament opened amid protests and an opposition boycott over disputed elections. Accusations of fraud and authoritarianism strain ties with the EU, raising concerns about the country’s democratic future and Western alignment.
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.
The ruling Dream party has vowed to proceed with the session despite widespread boycotts by opposition groups and ongoing constitutional disputes.
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 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.
Ursula von der Leyen has secured a second term as European Commission president following European Parliament approval. Her team faces major challenges, including U.S. tensions, the Ukraine war, climate action, and EU enlargement.
Sri Lanka has been overwhelmed by heavy floods over the past two days, leaving eight people, including six children, missing.
Negotiations at COP29 in Baku face a critical impasse as sharp divisions over climate finance and fossil fuel commitments threaten progress.
"Come up with the video in its full form," demands the COP29 CEO, Elnur Soltanov, in an exclusive interview with AnewZ. The chief executive has broken his silence on the claims he was using his position to organise potential fossil fuel deals.
The United Nations COP29 climate change conference in Baku seeks $1 trillion annually to help vulnerable nations tackle climate change, as political tensions and Argentina’s withdrawal overshadow talks.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, effective this morning, aims to end 14 months of conflict. Brokered by the U.S. and France, it calls for a two-month pause, with both sides withdrawing to their borders.
World leaders have reacted to the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, which came into effect this morning. Many have expressed hope that the deal will bring greater stability to the region and encourage further diplomatic efforts.
During Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov’s official visit to Germany, the two nations signed a series of agreements aimed at deepening cooperation across various fields. The accords span energy, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and environmental initiatives, underscoring the growing partnership.
Iran is aiming to significantly expand its non-oil trade with Qatar, targeting an annual turnover of $1 billion, according to Mohammad-Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Industry, Mines, and Trade, and Chairman of the Trade Development Organization.
Ursula von der Leyen has secured a second term as European Commission president following European Parliament approval. Her team faces major challenges, including U.S. tensions, the Ukraine war, climate action, and EU enlargement.
Sri Lanka has been overwhelmed by heavy floods over the past two days, leaving eight people, including six children, missing.
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