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Changi Airports International to Compete for Management of New Tbilisi Airport in Vaziani

The Singaporean operator confirmed its participation in the international tender, and the project is designed to serve up to 20 million passengers per year

Georgia Sets Transportation Record: Ports, Railways, and Aviation Reach 10-Year Highs

From January to August, the country handled 13.7 million tons of sea cargo, transported 9.7 million tons by rail, and served 5.7 million air passengers.

Wildberries opened the way to the marketplace for Georgian businesses - sellers can already register

Individual entrepreneurs and companies from Georgia have gained the opportunity to independently list products on the platform, and a separate advertising tool, WB Promo, has been launched for their promotion

Georgian Energy Exchange to Halt Day-Ahead Trading - Participants Chose "Day-Ahead" Market

Starting October 1, 2026, the day-ahead market will temporarily cease operations: almost all trading activity is concentrated in the more popular "day-ahead" format.

Betting on Technology: Georgia Aims to Increase Financial Market Tenfold in Four Years

By 2030, the volume of the securities and financial instruments market is planned to increase at least fivefold - to hundreds of billions of lari

Georgian Oil and Gas Corporation Rehabilitates "Kazakh-Saguramo" Gas Pipeline

Three damaged sections will be replaced during the Russian transit shutdown, and diagnostics may pave the way for increased gas pressure

Crypto Businesses in Georgia Will Have to Increase Capital: National Bank Tightens Requirements for VASP

New capital, risk management, and cybersecurity standards are being introduced for virtual asset service providers

Railway to be Built to Anaklia Port: Tender in Georgia May Be Announced by End of October

Authorities expect to complete key infrastructure so that the first ship arrives at the deep-water port in 2029

Georgia begins construction of Batumi - Sarpi highway for $311 million

The new 11.3-kilometer highway with a 7.6 km tunnel will divert transit traffic from the resort area and connect Batumi with the Turkish border

Georgia's International Reserves Set a Record

Over the year, the volume of reserves grew by more than half, and their adequacy exceeded the IMF's standard

Georgia significantly increased imports of light electric vehicles - supplies grew by 43%

In seven months, almost 6,000 electric scooters, mopeds, motorcycles, and bicycles worth $1.7 million were imported into the country.

Georgian banks begin blocking suspicious transfers from clients over 60

New NBG rules target fraudsters but have already sparked accusations of age discrimination

Almost every Georgian has a smartphone

99.1% of Georgia's population aged 15-59 use smartphones, and almost all internet users go online with mobile devices

Inflation in Georgia accelerated amid rising energy prices

Amid instability in the Middle East

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