Economy

25 Dec. 22:45

Media: Iran to resume gas supplies to Iraq by end of December

Gas exports from Iran to Iraq are scheduled to restart before the end of the year, following a suspension due to unforeseen issues.

25 Dec. 20:45

Alexey Chepa: Georgia's rapprochement with CIS offers substantial benefits

Georgia's potential accession to the EAEU could be beneficial for Tbilisi, though implementation depends on national leadership positions, according to Russian parliamentary analysis.

25 Dec. 19:25

Pashinyan: Armenia intends to sign a strategic agreement with Iran

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has confirmed Armenia's plans to conclude a strategic partnership agreement with Iran, emphasizing the currently elevated bilateral relationship status.

25 Dec. 16:00

Beijing to help Baku become regional logistics hub - Chinese envoy

China's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Azerbaijan Lu Me said China will continue its cooperation with Azerbaijan under the Belt and Road Initiative. Beijing is also ready to leverage its advantages in freight resources, technology, and capital to support Azerbaijan’s efforts to establish a regional transport and logistics hub.

25 Dec. 14:40

Armenia extends restrictions on wheat exports

The Armenian government has extended the ban on exporting grain for six months, with the decision reached at the government's meeting.

25 Dec. 13:30

Russia to increase oil production to 3.8 bln barrels per year

Russia's annual oil production will increase in the medium term to 540 million tons per year, or 3.8 billion barrels per year, or 10.35 million barrels per day, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.

25 Dec. 10:30

EU achieves positive trade balance with Russia for first time since 2002

For the first time in history, imports of European goods into Russia have exceeded Russian exports to the European Union, with Russia’s trade balance posting a deficit of 0.5 bln euro over the first nine months of 2025, according to Eurostat.

24 Dec. 22:00

State Security Service to investigate food prices in Georgia

The issue was previously raised by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze

24 Dec. 21:00

Ruble among world's top 5 most profitable assets

This is due to a number of steps by the Ministry of Economy, as well as sanctions

24 Dec. 20:30

Section of Kuban road repaired in Karachay-Cherkessia

The highway is part of Russia's major road network

24 Dec. 20:00

Georgia to become world leader in economic growth by 2030, Vakhtang Tsintsadze says

The ministry noted that the country's economic policy is results-oriented

24 Dec. 16:00

Russia to expand exports to Armenia via Azerbaijan

Russia is exploring options to expand the range of goods that can be supplied to Armenia via Azerbaijan, Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said.

24 Dec. 13:00

Global gas consumption gain 25 bln cubic meters in 2025 - Gazprom

Gas consumption worldwide increased by 25 bln cubic meters year on year in 2025, Russia's gas major Gazprom said.

24 Dec. 11:30

Azerbaijan to host 2nd meeting of OTS heads of government

The second meeting of the Heads of Government/Vice Presidents of the Organization of Turkic States member countries will be held in Baku next year, Azerbaijan's Prime Minister Ali Asadov said at the 2nd Azerbaijan-Türkiye Investment Forum being held in Baku.