Georgia

08:34

UNGA 2026

Georgia's PM Pitches Country as Middle Corridor's Anchor at UN, Calls for Renewed Western Dialogue

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze used his address to the UN General Assembly's 81st session in New York this week to make a two-part case: that Georgia is becoming an indispensable regional hub, and that it remains open to repairing ties with international partners.

22:45

View from Georgia

Georgia pitches strategic South Caucasus role to U.S. and EU

Two of Georgia’s most senior officials used separate appearances in New York this week to deliver a similar message: the South Caucasus is gaining strategic importance, and Tbilisi wants to be at the centre of it.

20:57

Transport

Azerbaijan, Georgia among 11 countries to receive $400m to reduce border waiting times

Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kazakhstan are among 11 countries set to benefit from a $400 million Asian Development Bank investment aimed at cutting freight times and costs along key Central Asian transport corridors.

18:19

View from Georgia

Trump Tower Tbilisi unveiled: inside Georgia's $2bn bet on a reset with Washington

A skyscraper, a six-tower district, and a launch event timed to coincide with Georgian Dream's long campaign for warmer ties with the Trump administration — even as Washington has kept its distance.

17:52

View from Georgia

Georgia moves to comply with U.S. sanctions on Iranian airlines, drawing backlash from Tehran

Georgia's move to comply with U.S. sanctions on Iranian airlines has sparked a diplomatic exchange with Tehran, as Tbilisi faces growing scrutiny in Washington over its ties with Iran, Russia and China.

19:22

View from Georgia

Georgia joins EU transport network with Anaklia port at heart of Middle Corridor

Georgia has been formally integrated into the European Union's Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), bringing Anaklia Deep-Sea Port, Georgian Railway's main line and the East-West Highway into the network's expanded framework.

18:15

View from Georgia

Georgia, Azerbaijan security chiefs strengthen ties at China forum

Georgia’s top security official has held face-to-face talks with his Azerbaijani counterpart in China, with both sides pledging to deepen intelligence cooperation amid growing global security challenges.

19:01

View from Georgia

Poti port hits capacity as Georgia pushes ahead with major expansion

Georgia’s busiest sea gateway has reached its capacity limit, adding urgency to plans for a major expansion of Poti port as the country seeks to strengthen its role in the Middle Corridor trade route between Asia and Europe.

21:59

View from Georgia

Georgia puts $7 billion plan behind Middle Corridor ambitions

Georgia’s International Maritime Forum has closed in Batumi with officials setting out investment targets, timelines and technical plans aimed at expanding the Middle Corridor and strengthening the country’s role in global trade.

18:50

View from Georgia

China becomes Georgia’s top investor as foreign investment falls 23.2%

Foreign direct investment in Georgia fell sharply in the second quarter of 2026, while China surged to become the country’s largest investor, highlighting Tbilisi’s deepening economic ties with Beijing as relations with the West remain strained.

17:44

View from Georgia

Georgia pitches Black Sea gateway role at Batumi maritime forum

Georgia is using a two-day maritime forum in Batumi to strengthen its case as a key trade link between Europe and Asia, bringing together international shipping officials, industry leaders and regional ministers for talks on ports, safety and connectivity.

09:35

Economic boost

Georgia's economy has boomed on Russian oil - and, oddly enough, Togo is cashing in, too

Georgia's economy grew by eight per cent in July, and if you're wondering what's behind the surge, the answer is the same one that's been doing the heavy lifting all year: oil. 

09:28

Georgia-Russia oil

Kulevi Refinery Says It's Finally Cut Ties With Russian Oil

Black Sea Petroleum (BSP), the company behind Georgia's Kulevi plant on the Black Sea coast, has announced that as of 23 August, the refinery is processing exclusively non-Russian oil. 

17:42

South Caucasus

Anaklia's big dig: Second dredger arrives as Georgia's deep-water port takes shape

There's a fresh buzz around the Anaklia Deep-Water Port site this week, with the arrival of a second dredging vessel called the Al-Idrisi, which has now entered the waters off the future port to join its sister vessel, the Tristao Da Cunha.

01:41

View from Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan and Georgia launch digital permits to speed up freight

Uzbekistan and Georgia have launched an electronic permit system for international road freight, replacing paper documents in a move aimed at speeding up cross-border transport and cutting bureaucracy.

17:22

View from Georgia

Georgia's top export customer? Not Türkiye or the EU - Kyrgyzstan

Georgia’s foreign trade data for January-July 2026 shows Kyrgyzstan, China and Russia as its top three export markets, highlighting its Middle Corridor ambitions and complex economic ties with Moscow.

16:52

View from Georgia

Uzbekistan plans Georgia logistics hub as Middle Corridor ties deepen

Uzbekistan plans to open a logistics centre at Georgia’s port of Poti by 2027, with capacity to handle up to 500,000 tonnes of cargo a year, as Tashkent strengthens transport links through the South Caucasus.

10:27

Georgia

Georgia’s new Patriarch Shio III to visit Istanbul as Orthodox churches strengthen ties

Georgia’s newly elected Catholicos-Patriarch Shio III is set to visit Istanbul, with the upcoming trip discussed during a meeting with Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon, a representative of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I.

20:44

View from Georgia

Georgia eyes direct electricity link to Europe through new energy corridor

Georgia could gain a direct electricity link to Europe under plans for a new overland energy corridor connecting Azerbaijan, Georgia, Türkiye and Bulgaria, potentially reshaping regional power flows.

18:23

Georgia Black Sea

EU cable project shows Georgia remains vital to Black Sea connectivity, PM says

Georgia’s Prime Minister says the EU’s inclusion of a major Black Sea cable project on a key infrastructure list is fresh evidence of the country’s importance to regional energy and digital connectivity.

18:11

View from Georgia

Georgia’s Kobakhidze explains why he will not call Russia an ‘enemy’

As Russian officials praise Georgia’s “pragmatic” approach towards Moscow, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has explained why he will not describe Russia as an “enemy”.

08:31

Russia Georgia

Moscow welcomes Georgian reassessment of 2008 war

Russia has welcomed what it describes as a shift in Georgia’s approach to the August 2008 war, praising statements that place responsibility for the conflict on former President Mikheil Saakashvili and his government.

20:03

View from Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan secures preferential tariffs for cargo through Kazakhstan’s Kuryk port

Uzbekistan has secured preferential tariffs for fertiliser and petroleum product shipments through Kazakhstan’s Kuryk port to Georgian ports, as Uzbek cargo volumes across the Caspian continue to rise.

18:58

View from Georgia

From failing harvests to rising bills: Rising heat threatens Georgia’s farms, energy and economy

Rising temperatures are threatening Georgia’s farms, energy supply and banking sector, with experts warning that the country has a narrow window to prepare before the economic costs grow significantly.