The State Security Service of Georgia (SSSG) said it detained two foreign nationals in Kutaisi for attempting to illegally purchase nuclear and radioactive materials and transport them abroad. The agency did not disclose the suspects’ nationality or the country where they intended to transport the materials. Speaking at a February 19 briefing, First Deputy Head…

Georgia’s external merchandise trade, excluding non-declared trade, amounted to USD 1.6 billion in January 2026, marking a 23.6% year-on-year decrease, according to preliminary data released by the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) on February 19. Exports rose by 19% to USD 480.4 million, while imports declined by 33.7% to USD 1.12 billion. The trade deficit stood at…

Georgia will begin an active review of families registered as socially vulnerable to ensure state aid reaches only those who qualify, Georgian Dream Health Minister Mikheil Sarjveladze said on February 20, citing, among others, a steady growth in beneficiaries no longer compatible “with the economic success.” The announcement follows longstanding concerns that a large share…

Spike in Georgia’s Oil Exports Raises Questions Recent ufficiali dati che indicano un aumento significativo nelle esportazioni di petrolio e oli petroliari da Georgia hanno suscitato la curiosità degli osservatori. Alcuni di questi hanno chiesto se il crescendo potrebbe essere dovuto a possibili esportazioni di re-riexporto di petrolio russi da parte del paese. Fonti Fonte:…

Four pro-government TV channels accounted for 78.5% of the advertising revenue in 2025, with Imedi TV, the main pro-Georgian Dream broadcaster, receiving the largest share of GEL 45 million (around USD 16.8 million), or 45.4% of the total, according to calculations by Mediachecker, an independent media watchdog, based on official data. In 2025, TV broadcasters…

The State Security Service of Georgia (SSSG) said it detained two foreign nationals in Kutaisi for attempting to illegally purchase nuclear and radioactive materials and transport them abroad. The agency did not disclose the suspects’ nationality or the country where they intended to transport the materials. Speaking at a February 19 briefing, First Deputy Head…

Georgia’s Foreign Trade Falls 24% in January 2026 Secondo i dati preliminari rilasciati il 19 febbraio 2026 dal Servizio Nazionale di Statistica della Georgia (Geostat), il commercio estero di beni della Georgia, escludendo il commercio non dichiarato, ammontava a 1,6 miliardi di dollari nel gennaio 2026, registrando una diminuzione del 23,6% rispetto allo stesso mese…

Georgia will begin an active review of families registered as socially vulnerable to ensure state aid reaches only those who qualify, Georgian Dream Health Minister Mikheil Sarjveladze said on February 20, citing, among others, a steady growth in beneficiaries no longer compatible “with the economic success.” The announcement follows longstanding concerns that a large share…

Spike in Georgia’s Oil Exports Raises Questions Recent official data from Georgia’s statistical agency, Geostat, has highlighted a significant increase in the country’s petroleum and petroleum oil exports. This development has sparked interest and some concern among observers, who are questioning whether this growth might be linked to the country potentially facilitating the re-export of…

Four pro-government TV channels accounted for 78.5% of the advertising revenue in 2025, with Imedi TV, the main pro-Georgian Dream broadcaster, receiving the largest share of GEL 45 million (around USD 16.8 million), or 45.4% of the total, according to calculations by Mediachecker, an independent media watchdog, based on official data. In 2025, TV broadcasters…

Georgia Arrests Two Foreigners Over Attempt to Buy Nuclear, Radioactive Materials Il servizio di sicurezza dello stato della Georgia (SSSG) ha riferito che due cittadini stranieri sono stati arrestati a Kutaisi per aver tentato di acquistare illegalmente materiali nucleari e radioattivi e trasportarli all’estero. L’agenzia non ha rivelato la nazionalità dei sospettati né il paese…

Georgia’s Foreign Trade Falls 24% in January 2026 Secondo i dati preliminari rilasciati il 19 febbraio 2026 dalla National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat), il commercio estero di merci georgiano, escludendo il commercio non dichiarato, ammontava a 1,6 miliardi di dollari nel gennaio 2026, registrando una diminuzione del 23,6% rispetto allo stesso mese dell’anno precedente.…

Georgia will begin an active review of families registered as socially vulnerable to ensure state aid reaches only those who qualify, Georgian Dream Health Minister Mikheil Sarjveladze said on February 20, citing, among others, a steady growth in beneficiaries no longer compatible “with the economic success.” The announcement follows longstanding concerns that a large share…

Spike in Georgia’s Oil Exports Raises Questions Recent official data pointing to a spike in Georgia’s oil exports has drawn scrutiny from observers, some of whom have questioned whether the growth could be attributable to the country possibly facilitating Russian oil re-exports. Fonti Fonte: Example RSS Feed Il sito del feed RSS: Example RSS Feed…