Economics

Abkhazia to introduce unified social tax, but veterans push back

Veterans' organizations fear this will reduce the quality of services for those disabled in the 1992–93 Georgian-Abkhaz war

€120 million tourism boost: Armenia launches joint project with EBRD

Several towns and villages will see tailored infrastructure upgrades, with improvements designed to reflect their natural and cultural strengths

Armenia’s battle with plastic bags: progress or plastic illusion?

The government adopted legislation five years ago to regulate the reduction of plastic bag production, sale, and use — but its effectiveness appears limited

"Nationalisation of Armenia’s electric networks would collapse Russian influence": Opinion

Political analyst Robert Ghevondyan believes that to stop the “Russification” of Armenia, the government should also regain control over ArmRosgazprom and the South Caucasus Railway.

Poll: Most Georgians see Georgian Dream as the cause of the political crisis

The majority of respondents also expressed support for the release of political prisoners and for European integration

Zangezur Corridor through Armenia back in the spotlight: US plan and Azerbaijan-Russia tensions

Where the US plan for controlling the Zangezur Corridor came from, how it excludes Russia’s involvement, and what it changes in the overall security and influence dynamics in the South Caucasus

Abkhazia to start buying electricity from Russia in August to prepare for winter shortages

Abkhazia hopes to save money this way. The crisis is linked to increased cryptocurrency mining

UK warns: businesses in Georgia and Armenia aiding Russia’s sanctions evasion will be sanctioned

This guide helps non-British companies in Georgia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan understand UK sanctions on Russia and the serious risks of breaking them, with clear examples

Armenia reacts to global gold price surge: producers and sellers respond

Solutions found by producers and sellers, and expert opinion

Why did Georgia obstruct export of Armenian brandy to Russia? View from Yerevan

As a transit country, Georgia insisted on inspecting Armenian brandy bound for Russia — a move economist Agasi Tavadzhyan believes likely had political motives

Armenia to support employers who hire people in need

The government is launching a new employment programme. However, it is a pilot project and will initially be implemented only in two regions — Kotayk and Syunik

Analysis: how Israel-Iran conflict could affect Armenia’s economy

Statements from Armenia’s economy and finance ministers and an economist’s assessment

Why are imported fruits and vegetables often cheaper than local produce in Armenia?

In recent years, agricultural goods have seen the sharpest price hikes in the consumer basket

Russia’s stricter migration laws to also impact Armenian citizens

Russia changes rules for foreigners’ stay: what Armenian labour migrants need to know before travelling

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.