Tuesday, October 20, 2026

state budget

Georgia plans 8.4% public-sector pay rise and higher pensions

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TBILISI, September 30 – Georgia’s draft 2027 state budget would raise public sector salaries, pensions and spending on health and education. The base salary used in the public sector would rise to 1,735 lari next year, lifting salaries for public employees by up to 8.4%. The overall public-sector wage bill would increase by 395 million … Read more

Georgia’s 2026 budget raises pensions

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TBILISI, September 30 – The Georgian government has submitted its draft 2026 budget to parliament, outlining higher pensions, expanded social spending and new investments in defense and infrastructure. According to the Ministry of Finance, pensions for citizens aged 70 and older will rise by 45 lari, reaching 495 lari (USD 180) per month. In Georgia’s … Read more