Georgia’s governing party picks former soccer player as presidential candidate ...Middle East

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — The governing party in Georgia on Wednesday picked a former soccer player as its candidate for president following a disputed victory in last month’s parliamentary election that has sparked protests and led to an opposition boycott of parliament. The Georgian Dream party nominated Mikheil Kavelashvili, a 53-year old former national team and Premier League player, for the mostly ceremonial presidential post. He is all but certain to win the Dec. 14 vote by the electoral college controlled by the ruling party. Georgian Dream retained control of the parliament in the Oct. 26 election that was widely seen as a referendum on the country’s effort to join the European Union.

Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Georgia’s governing party picks former soccer player as presidential candidate )

Also on site :

• Death toll in Iran port explosion mounts to 25
• Mass shooting in Myrtle Beach tourist hotspot leaves 11 injured, suspect killed by police
• What happens after Pope Francis funeral – how the Conclave to select his successor will work