Economy

President Zurabishvili Demands Security Council Meeting Over Russian Visa Regime

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili is calling for a meeting of the Security Council to discuss the introduction of 3-month visas, following Russia's cancellation of the visa regime and restoration of direct flights to Georgia.

Sanctioned Planes Not Allowed to Fly to Georgia, Says Deputy Minister of Economy

The Deputy Minister of Economy of Georgia, Mariam Kvrivishvili, recently made a statement clarifying that sanctioned planes are not allowed to fly in Georgia, following the lifting of the ban on direct flights to the country.

Georgia's Energy Policy: Ensuring Security, Sustainability and Economic Growth

Georgia's Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Romeo Mikautadze, has stated that the primary goal of the country's energy policy is to ensure energy security

Georgian Clinics Mandated to Upload Patient Data to Electronic Health Record System

All inpatient and outpatient medical facilities operating at their physical addresses in Georgia are now required to upload all patient health status information to the Electronic Health Record.

Union of Georgian Airports Reveals Top 5 Potential Destinations with USAID Partnership

The Union of Georgian Airports, in partnership with the USAID economic security program, has identified the top 5 potential destinations for Georgian airports through joint research.

Georgia Assumes Official Status as Host Country for 2024 ADB Annual Meeting

Georgia's Finance Minister, Lasha Khutsishvili, has stated that the upcoming hosting of the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) annual meeting in Tbilisi in May 2024

Tbilisi to Introduce Payment by QR Code for Taxis

Starting from May 22, 2023, passengers in Tbilisi, Georgia's capital city, will have the option to pay for taxi rides through a QR code, according to an announcement by the city's mayor

Georgia and South Korea Initiate Economic Partnership Negotiations

Georgia's Ministry of Economy has announced the commencement of negotiations on an economic partnership agreement between Georgia and South Korea.

Georgian Farmers to Benefit from Enhanced Agricultural Insurance Program

The Rural Development Agency has announced changes to the country's agricultural insurance program. According to Natalia Kharatishvili, the agency's deputy director, farmers will now receive 70% co-financing instead of the previous 50%.