Economy

25 August 2026, 12:58

Cartu Foundation clarifies 2018 debt relief program amid social media claims

Cartu Foundation has dismissed recent claims circulating on social media regarding debts covered under its 2018 debt relief initiative, stating that any demands for repayment of loans included in the program are either the result of an error or involve obligations that did not meet the program’s eligibility criteria.

23 August 2026, 11:21

Digital permit system for Georgia-Uzbekistan international freight transport launched

The Land Transport Agency of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia on Saturday launched a digital system for issuing and exchanging permit documents for international road freight transportation between Georgia and Uzbekistan, enabling carriers to use fully electronic permits.

Photo: Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia

19 August 2026, 16:18

Georgian Deputy Economy Minister highlights Gov’t’s task to turn growing cargo flows into long-term economic opportunity

Tamar Ioseliani, the Georgian Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, on Wednesday emphasised the country’s record figures for freight transportation in the first seven months of 2026, adding growth was being recorded in ports, railways and aviation.

19 August 2026, 14:26

National Statistics Office of Georgia: Georgia’s unemployment rate decreased to 13.8% in Q2 of 2026

The National Statistics Office of Georgia on Wednesday announced that in the second quarter of 2026, the unemployment rate in Georgia decreased by 0.5 percentage points compared to the same period of the previous year and amounted to 13.8 percent.

13 August 2026, 16:45

Georgia rises to second place in Europe for economic readiness in ND-GAIN 2026 report

The Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN) has published its 2026 Country Index, assessing countries’ vulnerability and resilience to global challenges, as well as their readiness to improve sustainability and adapt to future risks.

12 August 2026, 21:36

Dredging works begin at Anaklia Deep Sea Port as Jan De Nul vessel starts breakwater channel development

The construction of the Anaklia Deep Sea Port has officially moved into its active operational phase, with the trailing suction hopper dredger Tristao Da Cunha, operated by the renowned Belgian firm Jan De Nul, commencing seabed excavation.

12 August 2026, 21:35

Georgian Deputy Economy Minister inspects progress of dredging works at Anaklia Deep Sea Port

Tamar Ioseliani, the Georgian Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, on Wednesday met with Tim Devolder, Director of the Georgian branch of Jan De Nul N.V., to review the progress of construction works at the Anaklia Deep Sea Port, focusing on ongoing dredging for the breakwater channel.

10 August 2026, 21:49

Georgian Deputy Economy Minister says Kazakhstan’s interest in Georgia transit pipeline project could strengthen energy sector

Inga Pkhaladze, the Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, on Monday said Kazakhstan's government was interested in participating in a project involving oil pipelines passing through Georgia, a move that could increase state budget revenues, enhance the country’s geopolitical importance, and make Georgia's energy sector more attractive.

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