Economics

Georgia

Georgian ombudsman: 'Child poverty in country increased by 6%'

Georgia

April 04, 2025

The number of socially vulnerable children under 18 stands at 369,924, of whom 270,712 receive benefits.

Azerbaijan

Opinion: Rent-to-own flats in Baku — support for low-income families or elite project?

Azerbaijan

April 04, 2025

Economist Toghrul Mashalli believes the new mortgage model only benefits the well-off.

Georgia

Radio Liberty: Georgia’s largest dairy farm fed cows chicken manure banned in EU

Georgia

April 02, 2025

The company is owned by a businessman closely affiliated with the ruling Georgian Dream party.

Armenia

'Modernisation is essential for progress': Economist’s proposals to Armenian authorities

Armenia

April 01, 2025

Armen Ktoyan analyses trade turnover figures and the factors influencing the country’s economy, offering a forecast of what to expect in the near future.

National Bank of Georgia denies rumours of Visa/Mastercard restrictions and unveils new payment system

Georgia

March 28, 2025

It will be available to the public and businesses in the second half of 2026.

'Government should see this picture as shameful' – economist on Azerbaijan's import-export balance

Azerbaijan

March 26, 2025

Natig Jafarli: “Imports significantly exceed exports; the non-oil sector accounts for just 9.43%, posing risks to long-term stability”

How women in Armenia balance family care, childcare and careers

Armenia

March 21, 2025

What employers are doing to support women with young children — and what more can be done

'Main problem is political instability': EU report on Georgia's business climate

Georgia - EU

March 13, 2025

Another issue is the shortage of skilled workers and insufficient qualifications.

Armenia doubles betting duty in fight against gambling addiction

Armenia

March 06, 2025

The government also plans to create a regulatory authority, the Gambling Oversight Body, which will monitor all processes in the industry.

Are Armenia’s youth returning to universities? Unprecedented turnout in first round of exams

Armenia

February 26, 2025

The Center for Assessment and Testing reports that more than 11,000 applicants have taken the unified entrance exams.

Armenia introduces digital employment contract system: what are its benefits?

Armenia

February 19, 2025

From July 2025, employers can voluntarily start signing electronic contracts. From January 1, 2026, it will become mandatory.

Armenia’s mining industry: reasons behind its recent highs and lows

Armenia

February 15, 2025

Analysis based on open data and expert opinions on the increase in workers amid declining tax revenues

Can Azerbaijan impose economic sanctions on Russia? View from Baku

Azerbaijan-Russia

February 15, 2025

Economist Elchin Rashid believes that Azerbaijan could only impose symbolic sanctions on Russia, which would likely target individual Russian citizens rather than the Russian state itself.

Transparency International: Fear of isolation due to sanctions affected deposits, lari exchange rate, and Georgia’s National Bank reserves

Georgia

February 06, 2025

A deterioration in the external balance will lead to a significant depreciation of the lari.

Strike at copper-molybdenum plant halts Armenia’s largest taxpayer

Armenia

February 05, 2025

2,448 employees of the Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Plant demand a pay raise. A total of 4,600 people work here.

Rental prices drop in Yerevan as real estate market stabilizes

Armenia

January 23, 2025

Why have rent prices dropped, and what’s next? A family’s 8-year rental journey and insights from realtors

Abkhazia's "crypto curse:" Why mining remains unbeatable

Abkhazia

January 19, 2025

Cryptocurrency mining is one of the main causes of the annual winter power deficit in the republic.

Opinion: 'If Georgia faces international isolation, middle class will leave, and handful of elites will become even wealthier'

Georgia

January 15, 2025

Giorgi Kadagidze: "Western partners do not want sanctions to affect the entire country or harm ordinary people."

Economy Minister: 'Armenia won’t swap EAEU for another bloc, it seeks independence'

Armenia-Russia

January 13, 2025

The government seeks new economic partners outside Russian-led blocs, but economists warn of major challenges if Armenia exits the EAEU.

Wages rise in Azerbaijan, but so do utility costs

Azerbaijan

January 10, 2025

Low-income citizens and economic experts believe that income growth does not offset the rising costs of food and utilities.

Why Abkhazia doesn't benefit from the Kavkasioni power line and won't

Abkhazia

December 28, 2024

Until 2014, Abkhazia received payment for the transit of Russian electricity.

'Increase in employment and competitive workforce': strategic program in Armenia

Armenia

December 27, 2024

The government has developed a plan to increase the number of working women, youth aged 18-29, and regional residents, as well as to engage citizens receiving family and social benefits in the labor market.

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