TBILISI, September 12 – Georgia’s tourism industry is seeing more visitors this year, but guides warn the change in who is coming could hurt the country’s earnings. “There are tourists in terms of numbers, but the share of solvent tourists has sharply decreased,” guide Aleksandre Giorgidze told BPN. He said arrivals from Asia have grown, … Read more
TBILISI, September 3 – While many Georgian workers seek better pay abroad, the country’s booming IT industry is keeping talent at home. According to the Georgian ICT Association, tech jobs now offer the highest salaries in the country, averaging around 9,000 GEL (USD 3,300) per month. Tornike Sulaberidze, head of the association, told BPN that … Read more
TBILISI, September 4 – A planned airport in Telavi, eastern Georgia, is stirring debate over whether it makes sense economically or logistically. The project, meant for domestic flights, has faced delays and criticism, with aviation experts questioning its purpose. Back in February 2024, “Khmaladze Architects” won a tender to design the terminal for about 296,000 … Read more
TBILISI, September 1 – In western Georgia’s Tskaltubo municipality, several families will have part of their land seized to make way for a new high-voltage power line. According to an order from the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, the project involves the construction of a 97-kilometer, 500-kilovolt overhead transmission line linking Tskaltubo to the … Read more
TBILISI, September 1 – Georgia’s 2025 grape harvest begins under new rules that scrap subsidies for private companies and leave only the state-owned “Harvest Management Company” to buy up surplus grapes. The government also announced prices in advance: 1.50 lari per kilo for Saperavi, 1.20 lari for Rkatsiteli and other varieties, and 1 lari for … Read more
TBILISI, August 31 – New figures show that just 8 percent of vehicles in Georgia are covered by insurance. As of June 30, 2025, 146,271 land vehicles (excluding trains) were insured, up from 133,540 in the first half of 2024 and 121,512 in 2023. Despite steady growth, most cars in the country still remain uninsured. … Read more
TBILISI, August 31 – Georgia is bringing in far more milk from abroad this year to cover demand. From January to July 2025, the country imported about 11,100 tons of milk and cream worth USD 12.4 million, which is a sharp rise from 7,500 tons worth USD 8.9 million during the same period last year. … Read more
TBILISI, August 31 – In Georgia, local farmers and food producers are struggling to compete with imported goods, not because of lack of supply, but due to the many fees supermarkets impose to get products on their shelves. Almost every supermarket in the country is filled with imported food. Domestic products are harder to find, … Read more
TBILISI, August 26 – Georgia’s foreign currency reserves have surpassed USD 5 billion for the first time, according to the National Bank of Georgia (NBG). Since January, the NBG has added about USD 1.3 billion to reserves through market interventions. July alone brought a net purchase of USD 416.9 million, the strongest monthly figure so … Read more
TBILISI, August 21 – Georgia exported over seven times as much apples this year, compared to last. The growth is tied to poor harvests in neighboring countries. Apple exports between January and July rose an astonishing 654% compared to last year, with more than 10,700 tons shipped abroad worth USD 6.7 million. Almost all of … Read more