Economy

August-November Incomes from Persimmon Exports Mark $4.8 million

In August-November 2020, Georgia exported 9,088 tons of persimmons to foreign markets, the Agriculture Ministry reports.

Kulevi Oil Refinery to Cheapen Fuel by 15%-20% in Georgia

Pazis Oil Company is implementing Kulevi high-technology oil refinery project worth over $1 billion.

Georgia’s Apple Exports from August 1 to November 29 Amount to $2.4 million

Georgia exported 5,562 tons of apples to foreign markets from August 1 to November 29, 2020, up 143 times as compared to the same period of 2019.

Top Five Georgian Insurance Companies due to Paid Claims

In January-September 2020, eighteen (18) insurance companies paid claims of GEL 433.2 million.

Geo Sky Starts Operating Cargo Flights from China to Europe

Geo Sky will launch regular cargo flights in the winter of 2020-2021, from December 1st to March 27th, from China to Europe. 

AirBaltic Cancels Riga-Tbilisi Flights Until December 31

The Latvian air company, AirBaltic canceled Riga-Tbilisi-Riga flights till the end of December. 

Tbilisi City Hall may Bring Subway Drivers from Belarus

According to Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze, despite the fact that up to 25 drivers of the metro have been tested positive for Covid-19, the work of the metro will not be hindered.

United Airports of Georgia Issues Duty Free and F&B Tenders for Kutaisi Airport

United Airports of Georgia is to issue a tender for two airside duty free spaces at Kutaisi International Airport next month.

BTU Launching Projects with Green Partners in the Country to Support Green Technologies

In September 2019, a renewable energy laboratory was established at BTU, on the basis of which four studies were conducted.