Georgia’s former Minister of Economy and founder of Free University Kakha Bendukidze has passed away; his body was found dead in a London hotel several hours ago.
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Gov’t Continues to Subsidize Citrus Growers
The Georgian government is forced to continue subsidizing citrus growers – otherwise, the companies will not buy non-standard citrus from the population. In 2013, the price of non-standard citrus was GEL 0.20-0.22 per kilogram, according to businessmen, a situation will be similar this year. However, they are not willing to …
Read More »Georgia-Turkey-Azerbaijan business forum due in Batumi
Batumi will host Georgia-Turkey-Azerbaijan business forum on December 5. The event will be organized by the Georgian Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, the Chamber of Commerce and the country’s Investment Agency. The forum participants will be able to get information about the investment environment in Georgia and hold meetings …
Read More »No Other Choice than to Turn to Russia, — Ukraine’s Energy Minister
Ukraine doesn’t see other options than to buy gas from Russia, or coal from the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic, to keep the country warm this winter, said Yury Prodan Ukrainian Energy and Coal Industry Minister. “South Africa has refused to maintain further deliveries of coal to us. A new contract …
Read More »A New Wave of Kazakh Investment Expected in Georgia
Kazakhstan intends to invest a great investment in Georgia – Economy Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili announced after his visit to Astana. According to him, such topics as KazTransGas-Tbilisi company’s activity in Georgia, the development of Batumi sea port, the development of the transport corridor, etc were discussed during the visit. The …
Read More »Aeroflot not Going to Launch Flights to Other Destinations except for Moscow-Tbilisi
Aeroflot is not going to launch flights to other destinations from Georgia apart from Moscow-Tbilisi-Moscow route. Commersant.ge was told at the company’s head office. According to them, Aeroflot is based on the Sheremetyevo International Airport and operates its direct flights to Moscow and from Moscow. “The company has no plans …
Read More »Another Russian Airline to Launch Regular Flights from Georgia
Russian airline Transaero launches regular direct flights between Moscow and Tbilisi. Thecompany’s website informs. Flights will start from December 21. Earlier, on October 27, Aeroflot also restored regular flights in the same direction. According to the information placed on Transaerosite, one-way flight will cost GEL 200, a travel fee in …
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