Georgia's economy develops despite challenges - Tbilisi
Georgia's economy is expanding rapidly despite challenging external conditions, the country's Ministry of Economy said.
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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.
Census in Azerbaijan scheduled for fall 2029
This will be the first census since the full restoration of the country's territorial integrity
Georgia's population nears 4mln - census results
Georgia's population has grown by 5.8% over the past decade, approaching 4 million, according to the final results of the 2024 census released by the National Statistics Office of Georgia ( …
Nearly 90,000 people return to Karabakh and East Zangezur
The population in Karabakh and East Zangezur is growing rapidly, with the number of local residents approaching 90,000, driven by significant advances in housing construction and job-creating infrastructure.
54,000 residents of Georgia speak Russian as native language
The Russian-speaking population predominantly lives in Georgia's large cities, with more than half residing in Tbilisi
Central Bank of Azerbaijan reports foreign exchange reserve growth
Since the start of the year, Azerbaijan's foreign exchange reserves have grown by 14%, surpassing $13 billion, the Central Bank reported
Total gas production in Russia increases by over 4
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) production increased significantly between January and May
Russians remain loyal to vacation in Türkiye
Russian tourists' interest in the country is steadily growing, the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) reports
Azerbaijan's exports to Armenia exceed 11 million dollars
Azerbaijan exported goods worth $11.273 million to Armenia in January-May 2026, according to the Azerbaijani State Customs Committee.
Tourist flow to Russia from Arab countries doubled
Last year, 660,000 travelers from Arab countries visited Russia
Uzbekistan welcomes over 5 million tourists this year
Uzbekistan is growing in popularity as a travel destination, with a 27% surge in international tourists in the first part of 2026 compared to the previous year.
Türkiye increases natural gas purchases from Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan delivered 2.3 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Turkey during the first three months of the year, marking an increase of over 3% compared to the same period in 2025.
Azerbaijan's population as of early April revealed
In January-March, 2026, Azerbaijan’s population increased by 5,814 people, or 0.1 percent, reaching a total of 10,268,165 as of April 1, 2026, according to the Azerbaijani State Statistical Committee.
Azerbaijan's exports to Armenia near 10mln dollars
In January-April 2026, Azerbaijan exported goods worth $9.646 million to Armenia, the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan reported.
Over 310,000 vacationers visited Sochi during spring holidays
Since the beginning of 2026, the resort has been visited by over 2.1 mln people
