Armenia faces serious downturn in agriculture
Armenian authorities forecast a significant decline in the country’s agricultural sector by the end of 2026
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Georgia buys record amount of Russian jewelry
Russian jewellery exports to Georgia reached a record high in August, with Georgian companies buying $1.5 million worth of precious jewellery between January and August, which is nearly five times more than a year earlier.
Russia tops buyers of Georgian sauces
Georgia has exported 911 tonnes of sauces this year, with Russia taking 324 tonnes, the largest share among buyers.
Georgia receives 372 mln in direct investment from Russia
In total, Georgia received $750 mln in foreign direct investment in the first six months of this year
Armenias economy grew by 6 percent
The country produced $14 bln worth of goods and services
Türkiye's museum count increases
The number of museums in Türkiye rose 4.4% to 664 in 2025, while museum and archaeological site visits increased 6.8% to nearly 65.9 million, according to 2025 Cultural Heritage Statistics released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat).
Russia leads in number of tourists visiting Azerbaijan
Russia ranked first in the number of foreign nationals visiting Azerbaijan in January-July 2026, according to data released by the State Statistics Committee of Azerbaijan.
Russia strengthens position among Georgia's top three economic partners
In the first seven months of 2026, Russia strengthened its position as Georgia's second-largest trading partner after Türkiye, increasing its exports by a quarter and overtaking China
Russia and Azerbaijan top Georgia's rail freight partners
Rail freight volume in Georgia rose by nearly 20% in the second quarter, with Russia and Azerbaijan as the main partners, accounting for 38% and 22.7% of imports respectively.
Georgia sharply increases Russian imports
Trade turnover between Georgia and Russia exceeded $1.8 billion in January-July 2026, marking a 20.9% increase year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office of Georgia.
Azerbaijan's exports to Armenia exceed 17 mln dollars
The value of goods exported from Azerbaijan to Armenia amounted to $17.372 million in January-July 2026.
Russia and Azerbaijan increase electricity exchanges
Electricity exports from Azerbaijan to Russia increased in the first half of 2026, according to the Azerbaijani State Statistical Committee.
Russia's FAS suspends use of stock market indices in govt fuel procurement until end of year
Russia's Federal Anti-monopoly Service (FAS) has suspended FAS Order No. 894/24 of November 22, 2024, until December 31, 2026, the FAS posted on the portal of public legal information.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan boost trade
Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan rose by more than a third in the first five months of 2026, reaching $2.3 billion.
Georgia's economy develops despite challenges - Tbilisi
Georgia's economy is expanding rapidly despite challenging external conditions, the country's Ministry of Economy said.
Russia-Georgia trade turnover increasing
Trade turnover between Russia and Georgia amounted to over $1.5 bln in January-June 2026, which is 18.9% higher than in the same period last year, according to data released by the National Statistics Service of Georgia.
Azerbaijan's population exceeds 10 million
In January-May of 2026, Azerbaijan's population increased by 9,287 people, or 0.1%, reaching 10,271,638 as of June 1, 2026, according to the Azerbaijani State Statistical Committee.
Russia reduces wine imports from Georgia by almost 10 percent
Georgia's wine exports to Russia decreased by almost 10% during January-June, amounting to approximately $70 million.
Trade volume between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan in 2026 announced
Trade between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan in the first five months of 2026 totalled $150 million, with Kazakhstan accounting for the largest share.
Türkiye posts 4th-fastest global tourism growth
Türkiye increased foreign arrivals by 21% between 2019 and 2025, making it the fourth-fastest-growing destination among leading tourism markets, according to an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report.
