Economics
Mtvraliashvili: 2011 was successful for oil business27.12.11 | 18:27 142
The "Oil Importers Union" summarizes the past year. Vano Mtvraliashvili chair of the Union said that the year was very important in terms of big investments. The Georgina market two big players entered. At the Gori pipe-line two multifunctional terminals were constructed.
Several ‘low cost’ air companies to enter Georgia in 201225.12.11 | 16:43 61
In 2012 Gerogia will enter several so-called ‘low-cost' air companies. Vera Qobalia, Economic Development Minister said direct negotiations will be conducted with air companies in European market in order to attract such air companies.
From 2012 Georgian air market British “VirginAtlantic” to enter23.12.11 | 18:31 190
The British air company VirginAtlantic will start operation at the Georgian airmarket from 2012. V era Qobalia, Economic and Sustainable Development Minister said that the British air company will enter Georgian market officially, this was decided this year.
Borjomi Export to Russia planned in 201221.12.11 | 13:33 62
IDS Borjomi International said on December 20, that it was in talks with the Russian authorities regarding the possibility of return of Georgian mineral water, Borjomi, on the Russian market next year.
Chinese and Georgian govt. to sign agreement19.12.11 | 11:05 96
Today on December 19 at 12:00 in the Georgian Finance Ministry the agreement on "Economic and technical cooperation" will be signed between Georgian government and Chinese Republic.
Georgian-Chinese business forum to be held05.12.11 | 15:58 115
The Georgian-Chinese business forum will be held tomorrow on December 6 in Tbilisi, GHN reports. The second business forum for this year will open at 11:00 in the hotel "Holyday In". The organizers of the event are an investment agency of Georgia and the Employment Association of Georgia.
New wave of Privatization started20.10.09 | 00:07 1718
The Georgian government will start the new wave of privatization. The Georgian government disseminated the Press Release today informing about this event.
Georgian President holds special sitting01.09.10 | 11:26 395
The fluctuation of prices on consumer goods has been regulated - after the sudden growth of prices on wheat the economic situation is under the control of the government.
Movement For Fair Georgia objects to growth of bread price21.08.10 | 12:37 985
Movement For Fair Georgia objects to the growth of price on bread. Petre Mamradze of the party held a briefing in this regard today and called upon the government to take into consideration the problems of the vulnerable.
Economic Minister presents new deputy16.07.10 | 16:41 1701
Minister of Economics and Sustainable Development has a new first deputy. Minister Vera Kobalia officially presented Archil Kekelia to the staff and media today.
Enlarged session of Georgia-US authorities underway05.07.10 | 15:54 1144
An enlarged session of Georgia and US governmental delegations is underway at the presidential palace in Tbilisi at the moment. US Secretary of States, Hillary Clinton and the US delegation are discussing bilateral relations with Georgian authorities.
Onishchenko: no progress in talks about lifting embargo on Borjomi04.01.10 | 13:58 1510
Russia`s chief sanitary official Gennady Onishchenko says there is no progress in the negotiations about lifting embargo on Georgian mineral water Borjomi in Russia - Onishchenko touched the problem at his recent televised interview on RTVI Channel
Meetings of Georgian and Spanish Businessmen to be held10.02.10 | 09:39 1288
On February 10, Spanish businessmen being with visit in Georgia will hold meetings with Georgian businessmen. The aim of the visit is an establishment of contacts with each other and a deepening of relations.
Saakashvili: in 5-6 years in Georgia will not be reason for emigration on economic ground15.02.10 | 12:44 1334
"No more then in 5-6 years (maybe in 3-4 years) people will not emigrate from our country for economic reasons. It is true as well that now more people are returning from abroad then leaving country. But the process of emigration still continues. But I think that in this term, all grounds will be for final return of Georgians to homeland, " - Saakashvili declared in Vancouver during his meeting with Georgian Diaspora.
The Russian government has partially lifted a ban on grain exports 01.09.10 | 13:57 359
The Russian government has partially lifted a ban on grain exports from the country, which is introduced from 15 August to 31 December 2010, allowed to export grain in the framework of international treaties of Russia to provide humanitarian assistance and even in some cases
Gazprom cuts by 60% gas supplies to Belarus23.06.10 | 11:08 397
Gazprom has cut supplies of gas to Belarus by 60 percent, but gas transit through Belarus to Europe is effected in full, Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller said.
BP: We`ll pay the bill for now17.06.10 | 11:52 431
BP will continue to pay the costs for the oil spill cleanup and will work out with its drilling partners later who is liable for the costs, a executive for the oil giant told a Senate subcommittee Wednesday.
Polish budget Air Company enters Georgian market - no cheaper flights expected 30.07.10 | 21:19 1930
The Polish air company LOT entering the Georgian market is not that cheap air company which according to Vera Qobalia, Economics Minster promises on her appointment to the post, should be. She promised that Ministry of Economic and Sustainable Development will intensively work on bringing low cost airlines to Georgia.
TRADE ITALY-GEORGIA UP BY 4.1% IN JANUARY-APRIL 2011 10.08.11 | 11:38 102
According to data released by the Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT), trade between Italy and Georgia in the first four months of 2011 increased by 4.1% compared to January-April 2010, totally amounting to over 41 million Euros.