Economics

Abkhazia-Russia

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

Georgia

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”

Azerbaijan

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.

Armenia

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.

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.

'We consider acquiring new satellites' – Armenia’s minister of high-tech industry

Armenia

April 21, 2025

According to Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, work on the national space strategy is nearing completion. It will help the government determine which additional satellites should be acquired.

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.

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.

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.

'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

EU report on business climate in Georgia

'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

Could Azerbaijan impose sanctions on Russia

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.