News and publications for 2026

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Georgian Airways may face huge fine: airline disputes with regulator

The carrier refused to compensate a passenger for damaged luggage, but Georgian authorities recognized the company's actions as a violation of consumer rights.

В Грузии появилась первая регулируемая криптокарта: Bybit Card обещает оплату криптовалютой в обычных магазинах

Valuables Worth 1.57 Billion Lari Pledged in Georgian Pawnshops

Georgian microfinance organizations are earning more from pledges, and rising gold prices are increasing the value of clients' assets.

Georgia's Economy Accelerates: Country's GDP Grew by 8.6% in One Month

Despite declines in certain sectors, growth in industry, construction, and IT helped the Georgian economy achieve a high result in June 2026.

Scammers devise new loan scheme: Georgians warned of "calls" from National Bank

Fraudsters impersonate employees of the National Bank of Georgia and try to gain access to online banking under the pretext of protecting accounts.

Georgia Prepares Financial "Safety Cushion" for Banks: World Bank to Allocate $35 Million

The new project aims to strengthen the country's banking system protection against potential crises and bring regulatory mechanisms closer to international standards.

Цены в Грузии растут быстрее ожиданий: Нацбанк повысил прогноз инфляции на 2026 год

Guests visit Georgia less often but leave billions: tourists spent 3 billion GEL in three months

The flow of foreign travelers to the country has decreased, but Georgia has maintained a high level of tourist activity, with Russians, Turks, and Armenians once again being the main guests.

Tbilisi to be relieved for $250 million: Georgia received money for a new bypass highway

The new road should accelerate transit through the country, reduce traffic jams in the capital, and strengthen Georgia's role as a transport bridge between Europe and Asia.

Каждый третий официально работающий в Грузии получает от 2 400 лари в месяц

Batumi strengthens its position in the Black Sea: port launches new ferry route

The Georgian port expands international connections and expects to attract new cargo flows between the countries of the region

Temu Overwhelmed Tbilisi Airport Cargo Terminal: Parcel Delivery Reached Capacity Limits

The rapid growth of online trade has increased cargo volumes in Georgia, and logistics infrastructure will require expansion

NBG and Visa Launch New Tool for Bank Customers

Georgia develops digital services for consumers, allowing them to choose more favorable banking products and payment services

Tbilisi Dry Port wants to buy its own railway platforms: freight routes to be protected from disruptions

Tbilisi Dry Port is preparing for a new stage of development and intends to increase the reliability of container delivery between Poti and the Georgian capital

Georgia's Logistics Gaining Momentum: Transport Sector Approaches 11.5 Billion Lari Mark

The country is expanding its warehouse infrastructure and developing its role as a regional transport hub, but its share in the economy still lags behind major international hubs

Loans in Georgia are growing at a record pace: banks issued almost a billion lari more in a month

The loan portfolio of Georgian banks continues to expand, and residents and companies are increasingly taking out loans in the national currency

Europebet earned almost 170 million GEL in a year, but the company's profit sharply declined

The online casino increased revenues in Georgia, but rising costs led to a nearly one-third drop in net profit

Georgian markets earned over 200 million GEL in a year: where the main money circulates

The country's trading platforms continue to be a large segment of the economy, with almost half of all industry workers located in Tbilisi

Kutaisi Airport Prepares to Welcome Giants: New Runway to Transform Air Hub Capabilities

Upon project completion, the airport will be able to service large and wide-body aircraft, potentially opening new opportunities for tourism and cargo transportation.

Georgia is upgrading an important highway

The renovation of the section between Gomi, Sachkhere, Chiatura, and Zestafoni is expected to improve transport links and make journeys safer

Georgian Banks Set New Record: Deposits Grew by 2 Billion Lari in One Month

Residents and companies continue to actively replenish accounts, and the level of deposits in national currency reached a multi-month high

Georgia Sets Ten-Year Transportation Record: Ports and Railways Sharply Increase Volumes

In the first half of 2026, the country's sea terminals handled 9.7 million tons of cargo, and "Georgian Railway" showed the best result in the last ten years

State Electrosystem Comments on Second Consecutive Blackout in Georgia

The State Electrosystem promises to restore stable network operation and continues to investigate the repeated large-scale outage

Georgia Opens Tech Hub in Former Parliament Building: Drones, AI, and Robots Replace Politics

Kutaisi receives a new technology and startup center, for which authorities spent millions of dollars and promise to transform the city into a regional IT hub

Georgia launches investigation into major blackout: authorities demand explanation for accident

Energy regulator gained access to data from all companies after power outage left the country's largest cities without electricity

Georgia without electricity: large-scale blackout affected dozens of cities

The emergency outage occurred at night, with water supply problems in some areas

Fines for fare evasion brought Georgia almost 1.7 million GEL - collections increased by 68%

Budget revenues from sanctions and penalties sharply increased amid enhanced control over violations

Electricity Consumption in Georgia Increased

Growing demand intensifies the need for new generation sources and energy storage systems

Georgia Resumes Electricity Sales to Turkey

After a pause in June, supplies resumed due to changes in the Turkish energy market