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Georgia plans corona-safe ‘tourist zones’

The country has announced it will create ‘safe travel destinations’ for tourists as international travel is set to resume on 1 July.

Georgia plans corona-safe ‘tourist zones’

The country has announced it will create ‘safe travel destinations’ for tourists as international travel is set to resume on 1 July.

Coronavirus takes its toll on Georgian economy

The Georgian government has pledged a ₾1 billion stimulus for the Georgian economy.

Coronavirus takes its toll on Georgian economy

The Georgian government has pledged a ₾1 billion stimulus for the Georgian economy.

Georgian PM announces $360 million stimulus over coronavirus pandemic

The measures come as the value of the lari hit an all-time low on Friday at almost ₾3 to the dollar. 

Georgian PM announces $360 million stimulus over coronavirus pandemic

The measures come as the value of the lari hit an all-time low on Friday at almost ₾3 to the dollar. 

In pictures | Struggle in the open-air: Tbilisi’s Navtlughi Bazaar

The open-air bazaars of Tbilisi began with the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s; they remain a vital lifeline for many. 

In pictures | Struggle in the open-air: Tbilisi’s Navtlughi Bazaar

The open-air bazaars of Tbilisi began with the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s; they remain a vital lifeline for many. 

Azerbaijan’s soaring food prices

As debate around the causes and possible solutions to the problem continue, it is the most vulnerable who are paying the biggest cost.

Azerbaijan’s soaring food prices

By Gulnur Kazimova

As debate around the causes and possible solutions to the problem continue, it is the most vulnerable who are paying the biggest cost.

Opinion | Georgia's neoliberal agony

For years Georgia has been in thrall to neoliberalism, but now it seems that it is a spent force.

Opinion | Georgia's neoliberal agony

By Mate Gabitsinashvili

For years Georgia has been in thrall to neoliberalism, but now it seems that it is a spent force.

Azerbaijan increases minimum wage

The minimum monthly wage will increase from ₼180 ($110) to ₼250 ($150) as of 1 September.

Azerbaijan increases minimum wage

The minimum monthly wage will increase from ₼180 ($110) to ₼250 ($150) as of 1 September.

Opinion | Pashinyan’s neoliberal reforms risk undermining the values of the revolution

Armenia’s economic reforms should address the needs and expectations of the people who made the Velvet Revolution possible.

Opinion | Pashinyan’s neoliberal reforms risk undermining the values of the revolution

By Samson Martirosyan

Armenia’s economic reforms should address the needs and expectations of the people who made the Velvet Revolution possible.

Armenia’s new plan: an economic revolution or empty promises?

Nikol Pashinyan has introduced the government’s ‘revolutionary economic programme’, but not everyone is convinced.

Armenia’s new plan: an economic revolution or empty promises?

By Manya Israyelyan

Nikol Pashinyan has introduced the government’s ‘revolutionary economic programme’, but not everyone is convinced.

Opinion | Georgia’s economy has failed; now it’s time to build factories

Despite the many international economic indices suggesting Georgia is a great success story, most Georgians live in poverty.

Opinion | Georgia’s economy has failed; now it’s time to build factories

By Tato Khundadze

Despite the many international economic indices suggesting Georgia is a great success story, most Georgians live in poverty.