Georgia
As a potato crisis sweeps CIS countries, Russia halts potato imports from Georgia
Russia ceased importing potatoes from Georgia in July, ending nine consecutive months of uninterrupted shipments.
Georgian exports hit record $3.8bn in January-July 2025
Exports in January-July 2025 totalled $3.8bn, but Georgia's trade deficit remained high at $6.5bn or 46% of foreign trade turnover.
The Caucasus and Central Asia are well wired – survey
Kazakhstan is the leader in “meaningful connectivity.”
Georgian Dream accuses former-ruling UNM of starting 2008 Russo-Georgian war
On war's 17th anniversary, top Georgian government officials claim ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili provoked the conflict in comments quickly backed by Moscow.
Wildfires close Dardanelles gateway to Black Sea
Strait closed as Turkey’s heatwave battle with raging wildfires fanned by strong winds continues.
Georgian ruling party nominate Kakha Kaladze for third term as Tbilisi mayor
This will be Kaladze’s third consecutive run for the post of Tbilisi mayor, having been first elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2021.
Only two bidders left in the auction for HSBC’s Maltese operations
The auction for HSBC’s Maltese operations has attracted more interest than first expected with the number of bidders rising to five at its peak. However, three have dropped out and only Bank of Georgia and Armenia’s Ardshinbank remain in the race