**New President Sworn In Amid Controversy**
A new president has been sworn in in Georgia. Mikhail Kavelashvili, a former footballer, is now the country’s sixth president.
**Old President Leaves Palace**
The old president, Salome Zourabishvili, left the presidential palace in Tbilisi hours after promising to stay there. She addressed supporters outside the palace and said she was taking with her “legitimacy“, a flag, and the trust of the people.
**Protests and Controversy**
Opposition parties boycotted Kavelashvili’s inauguration due to growing tensions over Georgia’s democratic path. This is the first time in Georgia’s post-Soviet history that a president has been elected by an electoral college rather than directly by popular vote.
**Tensions Rise**
The situation in Georgia has become increasingly tense. Last month, the Prime Minister delayed the country’s EU accession talks until 2028, sparking widespread protests and hundreds of arrests.
**International Support for Old President**
Zourabishvili has gained international support, with a US official recognizing her as “the only legitimate leader” of Georgia. She is calling for new parliamentary elections to resolve the crisis.
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