Georgia's Parliament Elects Pro-Russian Former Footballer as President
The Georgian parliament elected Mikheil Kavelashvili, a pro-Russian former footballer, as the country's next president on December 16th, 2023, following a disputed October election and opposition boycott, further escalating tensions with the EU amidst ongoing protests.
Georgia's Parliament Elects Pro-Russian Former Footballer as President
The Georgian parliament elected Mikheil Kavelashvili, a pro-Russian former footballer, as the country's next president on December 16th, 2023, following a disputed October election and opposition boycott, further escalating tensions with the EU amidst ongoing protests.
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56% Bias Score
Pro-Russian Kavelashvili Elected Georgian President Amidst Protests
Mikhail Kavelashvili, a pro-Russian politician, was elected president of Georgia on Saturday with 224 votes in parliament, succeeding Salome Zurabishvili, who rejects the results and continues protests, escalating political tensions.
Pro-Russian Kavelashvili Elected Georgian President Amidst Protests
Mikhail Kavelashvili, a pro-Russian politician, was elected president of Georgia on Saturday with 224 votes in parliament, succeeding Salome Zurabishvili, who rejects the results and continues protests, escalating political tensions.
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60% Bias Score
Georgian Dream Candidate Wins Presidential Election Amidst Protests
Georgia held presidential elections on December 14, 2023, using a new electoral college system. Mikheil Kavelashvili of the ruling Georgian Dream party won with 224 votes, while incumbent Salome Zourabichvili refused to concede, leading to ongoing protests and an EU response.
Georgian Dream Candidate Wins Presidential Election Amidst Protests
Georgia held presidential elections on December 14, 2023, using a new electoral college system. Mikheil Kavelashvili of the ruling Georgian Dream party won with 224 votes, while incumbent Salome Zourabichvili refused to concede, leading to ongoing protests and an EU response.
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80% Bias Score
Georgia's Upcoming Election Amidst Deepening Political Crisis
Georgia's December 14 presidential election is overshadowed by mass protests, a disputed parliamentary election, and the opposition's boycott, leading to a likely unopposed victory for the ruling party's candidate amid a deepening political crisis and warnings of escalating violence.
Georgia's Upcoming Election Amidst Deepening Political Crisis
Georgia's December 14 presidential election is overshadowed by mass protests, a disputed parliamentary election, and the opposition's boycott, leading to a likely unopposed victory for the ruling party's candidate amid a deepening political crisis and warnings of escalating violence.
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56% Bias Score
"Georgian Protests Intensify After EU Accession Talks Suspended"
"A European Parliament delegation joined Georgian pro-EU protests following the government's suspension of EU accession talks after disputed elections, resulting in over 400 arrests and numerous injuries among protestors and journalists."
"Georgian Protests Intensify After EU Accession Talks Suspended"
"A European Parliament delegation joined Georgian pro-EU protests following the government's suspension of EU accession talks after disputed elections, resulting in over 400 arrests and numerous injuries among protestors and journalists."
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36% Bias Score
Georgia's President Defies Election Results, Sparking Political Crisis
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili refuses to concede defeat following a disputed election, claiming the process was illegitimate and vowing to remain in office despite the planned inauguration of Mikheil Kavelashvili on December 29th, fueling widespread protests.
Georgia's President Defies Election Results, Sparking Political Crisis
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili refuses to concede defeat following a disputed election, claiming the process was illegitimate and vowing to remain in office despite the planned inauguration of Mikheil Kavelashvili on December 29th, fueling widespread protests.
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52% Bias Score
Controversial Georgian Parliament Chair Election Fuels Protests"
Mikheil Kavelachvili was elected chairman of the Georgian parliament with 224 votes, despite opposition claims of election fraud and President Salome Zourabichvili's refusal to recognize the legitimacy of the vote, leading to ongoing protests in Tbilisi and raising concerns about Georgia's democrati...
Controversial Georgian Parliament Chair Election Fuels Protests"
Mikheil Kavelachvili was elected chairman of the Georgian parliament with 224 votes, despite opposition claims of election fraud and President Salome Zourabichvili's refusal to recognize the legitimacy of the vote, leading to ongoing protests in Tbilisi and raising concerns about Georgia's democrati...
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52% Bias Score
Kavelashvili Elected Georgian President Amidst Opposition Backlash
Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former footballer and member of the Georgian Dream party, was elected president of Georgia on Saturday by a 300-seat electoral college, solidifying his party's power and sparking protests from the opposition who view it as a setback for EU aspirations and a win for Russia.
Kavelashvili Elected Georgian President Amidst Opposition Backlash
Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former footballer and member of the Georgian Dream party, was elected president of Georgia on Saturday by a 300-seat electoral college, solidifying his party's power and sparking protests from the opposition who view it as a setback for EU aspirations and a win for Russia.
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52% Bias Score
Ex-Husband Receives 70-Year Sentence for Home Invasion
On January 1st, 2021, in Canton, Georgia, Morgan Metzer was found zip-tied and bruised in a home invasion; investigators linked the crime to her ex-husband, Rod Metzer, through forensic evidence and digital footprints, resulting in a 70-year sentence.
Ex-Husband Receives 70-Year Sentence for Home Invasion
On January 1st, 2021, in Canton, Georgia, Morgan Metzer was found zip-tied and bruised in a home invasion; investigators linked the crime to her ex-husband, Rod Metzer, through forensic evidence and digital footprints, resulting in a 70-year sentence.
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60% Bias Score
Georgia's Presidential Election Amidst Deepening Political Crisis
Georgia holds a presidential election on December 14th amidst widespread protests and a deep political crisis triggered by disputed parliamentary elections and the ruling Georgian Dream party's actions. The opposition boycotts the election, claiming electoral fraud and challenging the legitimacy of ...
Georgia's Presidential Election Amidst Deepening Political Crisis
Georgia holds a presidential election on December 14th amidst widespread protests and a deep political crisis triggered by disputed parliamentary elections and the ruling Georgian Dream party's actions. The opposition boycotts the election, claiming electoral fraud and challenging the legitimacy of ...
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56% Bias Score
US Imposes Visa Restrictions on 20 Georgian Officials for Undermining Democracy
The US imposed visa restrictions on roughly 20 Georgian officials for undermining democracy, citing violence against citizens and the ruling party's rejection of Georgia's Euro-Atlantic aspirations; this follows previous sanctions and comes amid ongoing political turmoil.
US Imposes Visa Restrictions on 20 Georgian Officials for Undermining Democracy
The US imposed visa restrictions on roughly 20 Georgian officials for undermining democracy, citing violence against citizens and the ruling party's rejection of Georgia's Euro-Atlantic aspirations; this follows previous sanctions and comes amid ongoing political turmoil.
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40% Bias Score
US Imposes Sanctions on Georgian Officials, Reviews Bilateral Ties
The United States has banned approximately 20 Georgian officials from entering the country due to a controversial law perceived as undermining Georgian democracy, prompting a review of U.S.-Georgia bilateral cooperation and raising concerns about Georgia's pro-Western trajectory.
US Imposes Sanctions on Georgian Officials, Reviews Bilateral Ties
The United States has banned approximately 20 Georgian officials from entering the country due to a controversial law perceived as undermining Georgian democracy, prompting a review of U.S.-Georgia bilateral cooperation and raising concerns about Georgia's pro-Western trajectory.
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40% Bias Score