Georgia
Georgia’s new vineyard rules draw accusations of ‘Soviet-style thinking’ from small producers
While the government insists the regulations will safeguard Georgian wine’s reputation abroad, critics argue they could wipe out smaller producers.
Helena Bedwell
Helena Bedwell is a veteran journalist of 30 years, splitting her time between Norfolk, UK and Tbilisi, Georgia. She mainly focuses on financial stories, the government, the economy, lifestyle, and banking in Georgia. She also holds child development and psychology diplomas and is a certified translator and interpreter registered in the UK.
Economy
Georgian National Bank raises refinancing rate to 8.25% for the first time since 2022
The regulator has cited rising inflationary pressure linked to the Iran conflict.
Economy
Food prices in Georgia continue to rise as Georgian Dream calls for ‘structural reforms’
Inflation in the food sector stood at 7.5% in April.
Economy
Georgia’s March GDP grows 10.7%, tourism hit hard as Iran tensions continue
Georgia’s National Statistics Bureau (Geostat) has said that the country's economy grew by 10.7% in March, with growth being primarily driven by the IT, transport, manufacturing, and mining sectors. Tourism appears to have taken a hit as the Iran conflict continues to loom over the region. According to Geostat’s executive director Gogita Todradze, in the first quarter of 2026, Georgia’s economy expanded by 9.1% year-on-year. In March, the turnover of Georgia’s private sector — VAT-paying compan
Donald Trump
Tbilisi’s ‘fairytale’ Trump Tower — doomed to fail?
As Georgia–US relations remain sour and with the shadow of a failed project in Batumi, Trump Tower Tbilisi has a lot to live up to.
Economy
Chinese-linked Basisbank acquires Georgia’s Liberty Bank
The deal has spent a year in the making.
