Georgia increases cooperation with Chinese banks
The National Bank of Georgia is actively expanding cooperation with Chinese banks. In March, Tbilisi and Beijing signed a memorandum of cooperation.
Natia Turnava
Georgia's National Bank resumes currency purchases
The National Bank of Georgia resumed purchasing foreign currency on the domestic market in March after a decline in reserves over the previous two months, head of the NBG Natia Turnava said. "March marks the beginning …
National Bank of Georgia assesses strengthening cooperation with Azerbaijan
The National Banks of Azerbaijan and Georgia will enhance cooperation by bringing their banking payment systems closer together. This is envisaged by the memorandum of understanding signed by the heads of both regulators.
Georgian National Bank presents Bakuriani Festival coin
The National Bank of Georgia has introduced a silver collector coin dedicated to the ongoing European Youth Olympic Winter Festival. The silver coins, minted in a limited edition of 5,000 at the Polish Mint, were issued by the Bank in …
Natia Turnava appointed as Georgia's National Bank Governor
President of Georgia Mikheil Kavelashvili appointed Natia Turnava as the new Governor of the National Bank after the Bank’s Council nominated the former Acting Governor for the position. Turnava becomes the first woman to …
IMF discusses implementation of economic reforms in Georgia
An IMF delegation is in Georgia to discuss economic reforms. In particular, its members have met with the head of the country's financial regulator.
Coins in honor of national team's participation in Euro 2024 to be issued in Georgia
Collector coins will be issued in Georgia on the occasion of the national team's participation in Euro 2024. Georgian football players will play their first ever match at the European Championships next Tuesday.
First microbank to open in Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia expects that the first microbank in the country will begin operating in the near future. The license for such banks in the republic was introduced last summer.
National Bank of Georgia updates IMF on ongoing reforms
The leadership of the National Bank of Georgia met with the representative of the IMF
First woman elected as Vice-President of Georgia's National Bank
The Council of Georgia's National Bank elected the former Economy Minister Natia Turnava as the First Vice-President of the Bank with the …
UN to help Georgia reform Ministry of Economy
On Thursday, November 11, Minister of Economy of Georgia Natia Turnava, Resident Representative of the UNDP Development Program in Georgia Nick Beresford and Deputy Head of the British Mission in Georgia Claire Allbless signed a memorandum in …
Kyrgyz airline to carry out Bishkek-Batumi-Bishkek flights
Kyrgyz airline Air Manas has decided to start charter flights to Georgia and link the capital city of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, to Georgia's Black Sea resort town of Batumi, the Georgian Ministry of Economy of announced. "The …
Georgia and Armenia to resume railway service
Georgia and Armenia have agreed to resume the railway service suspended last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic The news was announced by Georgia's Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Natia Turnava at a press …
Georgia not to impose new restrictions for businesses at this stage - minister
Georgia doesn't plan to impose new COVID-19 related restrictions for businesses at this stage, Georgia's Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Natia Turnava said. She said the interagency council is trying not to …
Several low-cost airlines resume flights to Georgia
Azerbaijani low-cost Buta Airways will start to operate a Baku-Tbilisi-Baku flight three times a week starting in mid-March, Georgian Economy Minister Natia Turnava said. Other low-cost companies which will start operating flights …
Georgian authorities continue to ease restrictions
According to Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia Natia Turnava, if after the partial ease of restrictions from February 15, the number of infected in the country does not increase, the leadership will discuss the further …
Foreigners to be able to visit Georgia after getting vaccine
Georgia is easing regulations for international travellers to enter the country as well as for the citizens of Georgia who are returning to the country from abroad, Georgian Economy Minister Natia Turnava said. When coming to …
Georgia plans to lift international flight restrictions in February 2021
Georgia plans to lift all international flight restrictions implemented in February 2021, Georgian Economy Minister Natia Turnava said during the presentation of the 2020 Activity Report. Turnava noted that despite the …
Pandemic hinders investment, Turnava says
The coronavirus pandemic is hindering attracting new investments in the Georgian economy, the head of the country's Ministry of Economic Development, Natia Turnava said. According to her, private companies are looking for land and …
Georgian Minister explains delay in resuming regular flights
Georgia postponed for a month the restoration of regular international flights due to a lack of readiness to receive passengers from various countries, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Natiya Turnava explained. …
