Economics

Azerbaijan: Azercell’s new tariff policy and public protests

According to the new rules set to take effect on 1 July, the validity period of Azercell numbers will be sharply reduced depending on the amount of credit topped up.

Pashinyan says people in Armenia live better than in 2018 – they disagree

The Prime Minister claimed that the average salary has increased by 75% since April 2018

Opinion: "State control and distance learning ban hinder university growth in Azerbaijan"

Summit in Lachin: new stage of strategic partnership between Azerbaijan, Turkey and Pakistan

The summit is seen as a key strategic step, signalling the emergence of a new geopolitical structure in the region.

Azerbaijan laying the groundwork for president’s former son-in-law to open casino — while gambling remains banned? | Video

Emin Agalarov, former son-in-law of Ilham Aliyev, speaks of his dream to open a casino at Sea Breeze — while the media tout the economic benefits of the gambling industry.

New social media ad rules in Azerbaijan risk ‘demoralising proactive individuals,’ expert warns

Legal and financial requirements have been introduced for bloggers and influencers engaged in advertising on social media.

Europe bans Russian oil, but not its transit via Azerbaijan - what do UK sanctions mean in this case? Video

"When they signed agreements with Azerbaijan for volumes exceeding the country’s capacity, they showed they were willing to turn a blind eye. But the situation is changing"

Kremlin’s renewed push for Abkhazia investment deal seen by opposition as interference

The agreement is described as "oppressive" in Abkhazia, with the opposition reminding that "just a few months ago, this issue triggered a major political crisis and the resignation of the president"

Azerbaijan: $3.5 million stolen from bank cards, expert calls for reforms

The Ministry of Internal Affairs says the responsibility lies with citizens, while an expert believes that legislative changes are necessary

Georgia deepens ties with China as relations with West deteriorate

A strategic partnership was signed, the visa regime lifted, and Ivanishvili has ties to a sanctioned Chinese company, among other points

Georgia bans Russian and Belarusian citizens from re-exporting cars and equipment through its territory

"It is unlikely to prevent re-export to Russia — it’s just that now citizens of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan will be handling it"

"Georgia’s economic growth will slow in 2025 and 2026 but remain stable" — European Commission report

The contribution of net exports to economic growth will remain negative. Growth will continue to be driven by domestic demand

Poland intercepts aircraft tyres bound for Russia, shipment linked to Azerbaijani firm

The shipment was sent by a company based in Spain, though no specific names have been disclosed. Experts say this lack of transparency hinders public oversight and delays legal assessment

Opinion: "Moscow and Tbilisi are discussing resumption of railway operations, ignoring Abkhazia’s interests"

Inal Hashig: "For Moscow, Georgia is currently the most important hub for re-export. In this context, will Moscow look for an option acceptable to Abkhazia, or will it simply push through the decision it needs?"

Russia’s FSB accuses Abkhaz women of child benefit fraud

It turned out, unexpectedly, that receiving Russian benefits while living in Abkhazia is illegal

“Shadow” Russian oil flow to Europe via Azerbaijan: the new UK sanctions explained

UK sanctions target an Azerbaijani tanker, two firms, and five businessmen for helping move Russian oil to Europe

Abkhazian hoteliers claim major Russian firms are undercutting prices to ruin them

They are appealing to the Abkhaz authorities to urgently adopt antitrust legislation

Asian Development Bank economist: “Georgia benefited from sanctions against Russia — but not for long”

Albert Park: “Georgia must become as efficient as possible on the Middle Corridor trade route”