Economics

Azerbaijan

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

Azerbaijan

May 31, 2025

Azerbaijan

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

Azerbaijan

May 29, 2025

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

Azerbaijan

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

Azerbaijan

May 27, 2025

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.

Azerbaijan

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

Azerbaijan

May 26, 2025

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

Azerbaijan-Russia

May 24, 2025

"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

Abkhazia-Russia

May 24, 2025

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

Azerbaijan

May 23, 2025

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

Georgia

May 22, 2025

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

Georgia-Russia

May 21, 2025

"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

Georgia

May 20, 2025

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

Azerbaijan-Russia

May 20, 2025

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 the resumption of railway operations, ignoring Abkhazia’s interests"

Abkhazia-Russia

May 19, 2025

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

Abkhazia

May 16, 2025

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

Azerbaijan-Russia

May 15, 2025

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

Abkhazia-Russia

May 08, 2025

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”

Georgia

May 06, 2025

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

Generation Z and organisation of labour: struggle shaped by values

Azerbaijan

May 05, 2025

Although Generation Z in Azerbaijan currently lacks broad opportunities for labour organisation, their individual acts of resistance on social media are laying the groundwork for alternative forms of activism.

Textile production in Armenia: once powerhouse, now developing

Armenia

May 02, 2025

The government has declared the textile industry a strategic export sector, yet so far only large companies have managed to export their products.

"Work is essential for improving quality of life": Armenia's labour market in numbers

Armenia

May 01, 2025

Labour Day in Armenia: Pashinyan’s message and labour market trends

ACTR poll: Georgian citizens expect economic crisis

Georgia

April 29, 2025

56% of respondents believe that the crisis has already begun or will begin within six months.

Sales of books by Armenian authors are growing — who is helping and how?

Armenia

April 25, 2025

Authors, publishers, and bookstores are announcing new book releases through their social media pages. Special attention is now also being given to design and presentation.

Thousands of unreliable borrowers in Armenia to receive state aid to repay loans

Armenia

April 23, 2025

The government has decided to allocate additional funds for the programme, which aims to help people restore their economic activity and credit reputation.

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