Levan Davitashvili: Soil and Climate Conditions of Georgia are Favorable for Olive Industry
Georgia has become a member of the International Olive Council, Trend reports citing bizzone.info.
Price of Food and Non-alcoholic Beverages Increased by 7.9% This Year
The share of the rural population in the total population decreased slightly, from 42.6% in 2015 to 41.3% in the beginning of 2019.
Prime Minister Discusses Prospects of Increased Export Volumes to China
Increased export of Georgian output to the People's Republic of China (PRC) and transformation of Georgia into a regional hub has been discussed
Fitch Ratings: Russia Flight Ban to Weigh on Georgian Growth, Current Account
Russia's ban on flights to and from Georgia is likely to weigh on Georgian economic growth and could hamper the reduction of the sovereign's external vulnerabilities, Fitch Ratings says.
What to Expect from the Russian Tourism Embargo
Russian President Vladimir Putin has banned Russian airlines from performing flights to Georgia, starting July 8th, including commercial flights, under the pretext of ensuring national security and protecting Russian citizens.
Threats from Russia and Response
Having banned air flights to Georgia and introduced a tourism embargo, the Russian Federation plans to set up sanctions against Georgian wines, too.
Russia Applies Significant Economic Instruments to Stage Political Pressure
A PhD in Economics, Rati Abuladze, appraises the social, economic and political aspects of Georgia-Russia relations.
Tbilisi Silk Road Forum To Take Place in October
Georgia will host Tbilisi Silk Road Forum, on October 21-23, 2019, in Tbilisi, Georgia.
World Bank Appoints New Regional Director for the South Caucasus
Mr. Sebastian Molineus has been appointed World Bank Regional Director for the South Caucasus effective July 1, 2019.