Economics

Benefits of transit terminal in Abkhazia

Analysis: 'Georgia will profit from transit, Russia will bypass sanctions, while Abkhazia will get only scraps'

December 15, 2025

The opposition Telegram channel, Abkhaz Analytical Center, forecasts who will benefit from the new transit terminal and how.

Import of Azerbaijani oil to Armenia: new details

Azerbaijan-Armenia

'Conditions will be market-based': Armenian deputy prime minister on oil product imports from Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan-Armenia

December 12, 2025

Mher Grigoryan confirmed that Yerevan and Baku are discussing the export of petroleum products from Azerbaijan to Armenia. New details of the potential deal, outstanding questions, and commentary from an economist

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

Minval Politika: Baku may restore rail links with Armenia 'in response to Tbilisi’s tariff move'

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

December 11, 2025

“Azerbaijan no longer views transit through Georgia as the only route”

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

Russia-backed customs terminal to open in Gali, Abkhazia — Tbilisi responds

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

December 11, 2025

The terminal is reportedly planned to channel goods from third countries to Russia—likely through Georgian territory.

Azerbaijan to supply oil to Armenia: official silence and political-economic implications

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

December 10, 2025

Although official statements claim the issue is still “under discussion,” Baku and Yerevan have in fact already reached an agreement.

Azerbaijan’s WTO membership back on agenda: significance and reasons for prolonged delay

Azerbaijan

December 08, 2025

Critics say the main reason for the delay is a lack of political will and the influence of monopolistic interests within the country.

Shortfall in Yerevan public transport fares

Shortfall in transport fares in Yerevan: fines fail to solve problem

Armenia

December 08, 2025

The government allocated an additional $8 million to the Yerevan city hall to purchase 45 trolleybuses, a plan set before the city budget faced a shortfall.

"Tbilisi is testing Baku’s patience" - pro-government Azerbaijani media sharply criticize Georgia

Azerbaijan

December 07, 2025

Minval: "Baku is ready to supply Armenia with Azerbaijani oil products. The only route is through Georgia — but Tbilisi has inflated the transit price 40-fold"

Azerbaijan’s subsidised flats sell out in seconds as public discontent grows

Azerbaijan

December 04, 2025

Although the sale was meant to run for several days, most buyers report system glitches and say they were unable to select a flat.

Mandarin season in Abkhazia. Video

Abkhazia

December 02, 2025

In 2025, over 6,000 tonnes of mandarins were exported from Abkhazia, mainly to Russia, about 300 tonnes more than last year.

Azerbaijan joins Central Asia advisory council: what it means for South Caucasus

Azerbaijan

November 20, 2025

For Baku, it is a convenient platform to advance its national interests without being forced to choose between the West and Russia.

European Commission raises alarm with Georgia over Russia sanctions bypass

Georgia - EU

October 31, 2025

Earlier, a British think tank published a report claiming that Georgia is assisting Russia in evading sanctions.

Georgia helps Russia evade sanctions, study finds

Georgia-Russia

October 30, 2025

A report by the British think tank, the Foreign Policy Centre

The airport in Abkhazia has been exempted from VAT. Will this make flights more attractive?

Abkhazia

October 29, 2025

The zero VAT rate is expected to lower airfares and reduce airport service fees

“Now easier and more accessible”: Armenia simplifies the income declaration process

Armenia

October 27, 2025

The government has streamlined the procedure to ease the “administrative burden” on citizens. Those confident that their income data are accurately reflected in the records of the State Revenue Committee may choose not to file a declaration

What ties owners of Georgian factory to son of senior Russian military intelligence official?

Georgia-Russia

October 24, 2025

It was previously reported that Russian company Russneft delivered the first shipment of oil to the recently opened refinery.

Ilham Aliyev visits Kazakhstan to discuss strategic partnership and new opportunities for cooperation

Azerbaijan

October 23, 2025

Agreements signed during the meeting cover a range of sectors, from energy and intellectual property to health and digital technology.

Azerbaijan lifts all cargo transit restrictions through Armenia: expert views from Baku

Azerbaijan-Armenia

October 22, 2025

"Baku is effectively signalling to Yerevan that the ball is in their court."

London’s new strategy: sanctions on Russia and lifting the Caucasus arms embargo

Azerbaijan

October 17, 2025

At first glance, these decisions seem to concern different areas, but they can be seen as complementary elements of London’s geopolitical and security strategy

Opinion: “Europe’s ‘golden reserve’?” – Azerbaijan ousted from PACE but remains a strategic partner

Azerbaijan

October 03, 2025

The Italian president described Baku as a respected EU partner, while Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called Azerbaijan the EU’s “golden reserve.”