Economics

Abkhazia

Electricity prices in Abkhazia rise by 15% from 1 April

Abkhazia

April 01, 2026

Electricity consumption in Abkhazia has dropped markedly compared with the 2023 peak.

Azerbaijan

Tourism warning after Novruz: Why 40% of bookings were cancelled and where is Azerbaijan losing out?

Azerbaijan

April 01, 2026

This shows that even during holidays, customers change their plans, reassess their spending and choose alternative destinations.

Abkhazia

Abkhazia’s airport and bakeries: Why profitability remains elusive

Abkhazia

March 31, 2026

A recent parliamentary debate has shown that Abkhazia’s economy is still searching for a sustainable development model.

Georgia

Electricity tariffs in Georgia rise by more than 33%

Georgia

March 31, 2026

The main reasons for the tariff increase are said to be the country’s reliance on imported electricity and higher procurement costs.

Azerbaijan’s new battery storage system: what does it mean for the country and region?

Azerbaijan

March 30, 2026

The country’s power system is shifting to a new model: “produce, store, distribute, and manage.” The main challenge is coping with the increasing instability caused by a growing share of renewable energy sources

Analysis: Economic growth and living standards rise in Armenia — but may be overstated

Armenia

March 27, 2026

A businessman, a marketing specialist, and an economist comment on growth indicators and how they reflect new economic realities

Part of gas pipeline supplying Armenia with Russian gas via Georgia to be relocated

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

March 27, 2026

JAMnews says relocation of Armenia–Georgia gas pipeline section is under discussion, but Georgia has received no request from Armenia

Donetsk–Tbilisi: new 'trade links' with occupied territory?

Georgia

March 26, 2026

A Georgian company agrees to export coal and metal with the “DPR”

Georgia’s richest people: Forbes ranking and the real map of power

Georgia

March 26, 2026

Georgian Dream founder Bidzina Ivanishvili ranks second on the list

Behind Azerbaijan’s export boom: What the numbers don’t show

Azerbaijan

March 25, 2026

When figures are not examined alongside questions such as “how much is that?” and “why did it grow?”, readers are left with a distorted picture.

Moorepay study: State pension in Georgia covers just 22% of basic expenses

Georgia

March 24, 2026

Moorepay study on pensions in Georgia: state pension covers just 22% of basic expenses — the lowest level in Europe

“Bugs in khachapuri, worms in pate”: Radio Liberty exposes food problems in Georgia’s prisons

Georgia

March 15, 2026

The investigation revealed that the penitentiary service had long been aware of violations but kept the contract with the supplier company

EU excludes Georgia’s Kulevi from sanctions list

EU removes Georgia’s Kulevi oil terminal from 20th Russia sanctions list

Georgia - EU

March 10, 2026

This decision follows formal commitments from the Georgian authorities and the port’s operator, Azerbaijan’s SOCAR, to ensure full compliance with international sanctions.

Armenia temporarily waives visas for citizens of 113 countries

Armenia

March 06, 2026

From 1 January to 1 July 2026, citizens of these countries can travel to Armenia without spending time obtaining a visa and may stay in the country for up to 180 days.

Pension rise in Armenia: economic growth or voter handout?

Armenia

February 27, 2026

Government’s pension rise branded pre-election bribery by opposition as officials cite stronger-than-expected economic growth

Armenia’s railways: ending the Russian concession

Opinion: Armenia would benefit from returning its railways to state control

Armenia-Russia

February 26, 2026

Armenia’s railways have operated under a Russian concession since 2008, but growing criticism of the operator’s performance has fuelled debate over ending the contract.

UK sanctions tanker that delivered Russian oil to Georgia’s Kulevi port

Georgia

February 25, 2026

It remains unclear whether this will directly affect Georgian ports or previously completed operations.

Sanctions proposed against Georgia’s Kulevi port

German envoy to Georgia addresses sanctions against Kulevi port, vetoed by Slovakia and Hungary

Georgia - EU

February 24, 2026

According to Peter Fischer, the Georgian authorities see Hungary as their “best friend” in the European Union, but that will not help them secure closer ties with the bloc.

Azerbaijani link uncovered in Russian oil network

Russia’s $90bn oil network: how Azerbaijani businessmen were exposed

Azerbaijan-Russia

February 24, 2026

The investigation shows that tankers linked to Azerbaijan became a key part of a sanctions-evasion network.

Electric cars are safe — the concern lies with their batteries, as Armenia debates potential risks

Armenia

February 20, 2026

Electric vehicles are often described as “green cars” because their emissions are close to zero. However, their batteries contain toxic and highly flammable materials, and typically last no more than 12 years.