A former Premier League footballer becomes president of Georgia on Saturday as the ruling party consolidates its grip n the country. The opposition calls the situation a blow to the country's European aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia . The ruling Georgian Dream party retained control of Parliament by winning 89 of 150 seats in an October 26 vote widely seen as a referendum on integration into Europe. The opposition has accused Georgian Dream of rigging the vote with

Tag-uri: Referendum