News and publications for 2026

Georgia is almost fully connected to the internet - 93.5% of households have access

Over the year, the indicator increased by another 1.5 percentage points, and almost all young people use the internet

Anaklia prepares for a major launch - Georgia's deep-water port promised to be operational by 2029

Georgian Airways: flights to Russia continue

Flights between Georgia and Russia will operate according to the current schedule.

Georgia to tighten rules for electric scooters: authorities want to restrict riding by minors

The government is preparing legislative changes amid a rise in electric scooter accidents. New requirements are planned to be submitted to parliament this autumn.

Crypto Operations for People Over 60 Restricted from September 1

Banks may suspend suspicious transactions of elderly clients if the payment is related to cryptocurrencies, investments, FOREX, or gambling

Georgia almost abandoned TPPs in July: share of thermal generation collapsed to 0.4%

Favorable hydrology and reduced domestic demand allowed the country to achieve an electricity surplus despite increased exports

Georgia Builds 360 MW HPPs and Prepares Projects for Another 1 GW: Investments to Exceed $2 Billion

The country is betting on hydropower to reduce its dependence on electricity imports in winter and achieve full energy self-sufficiency by 2036.

Special Vessel Arrives in Anaklia: Port Water Area Depth to Increase to 17.5 Meters

Two Jan De Nul vessels will simultaneously deepen the water area

Georgians are changing habits: cheap purchases on Temu are no longer enough - demand for brands is growing

Buyers in Georgia are increasingly ordering goods directly from foreign brands

Vehicle Noise Levels to Be Checked with Portable Devices

Police received portable sound level meters: at night, vehicles must not exceed 80 dB, and sanctions for repeated violations will be tightened

Georgia Prepares National Scientific Program to Study Oil and Gas Reserves

Authorities want to consolidate all subsurface data into a single system and conduct new aerogeophysical surveys to understand the real potential of reserves

Georgia plans to use modular schools

The country will purchase 750 mobile buildings that can be quickly installed where regular schools are closed for renovation

Tbilisi again postpones the opening of Varketili metro station - repairs dragged on for years

The station was supposed to open in 2024, but now passengers will have to wait until the end of December 2026

Georgia Finally Abandons Russian Oil: Kulevi Refinery Switches to Supplies from Libya and Kazakhstan

A tanker from Libya has already arrived in Georgia - Black Sea Petroleum states that since August 24, it has been processing only non-Russian raw materials

Future Telavi Airport to Get New Passenger Terminal for 13.2 Million Lari

The terminal's capacity will be approximately 50,000 passengers per year, and construction is planned to be completed within 21 months after the contract signing.

New Airport Terminal to be Built in Mestia for 15 Million Lari

Modern Passenger Zones to Appear

Sharp Rise in Fuel Prices in Georgia: Diesel Up by 71 Tetri in a Week

The price increase is linked to rising oil prices on the global market

Armenian Imports to Georgia Jumped by 77% in a Year

Almost Half Accounted for Copper Ore

National Bank of Georgia warns of social media financial pyramids

Wizz Air may charge passengers up to 65 euros for a neck pillow

Wizz Air flies from Kutaisi Airport

Депозиты в банках Грузии приблизились к 74 млрд лари: за год рост превысил 20%

Unemployment in Georgia Decreased

The reduction in the number of unemployed is accompanied by a decrease in employment and labor market participation

Tbilisi Concentrates Almost Half of Georgia's Entire Vehicle Fleet

Over 948,000 cars are registered in the capital - almost twice as many as in Imereti

Car exports from Georgia to Iran soared by 78,458%

The country received cars worth $119 million

Georgia Purchased Oil from Kazakhstan for the First Time

The country is preparing to abandon Russian raw materials

Georgia Doubles Exports to India

But Overall Trade Turnover Decreased

Georgian Ports Handled Over 4,600 Vessels in a Quarter

5.36 million tons processed in the quarter

Georgia's Exports Soar by 21.6%, While Domestic Supplies Jump by 64%

China, Russia, and Turkey became the largest destinations for Georgian exports in the first seven months of 2026

Volume of Gas Transportation via South Caucasus Pipeline Increased

Gas is transported through Georgia to Turkey

Advertising revenues of Georgian TV channels soared by 53.5% - up to $9 million per quarter

The main growth came from the largest TV channels, with advertisers including companies from Russia, Georgia, and other countries