Georgia
COMMENT: Georgia drops out of the Trio – why did this happen?
Georgia can become an EU candidate country, but not with Georgian Dream in power.
Macron wants ‘accelerated co-operation’ for Moldova as details of EU ‘political community’ proposal leak
On Ukraine's border and with part of its territory controlled by Russia-backed separatists, Moldova is hoping for a positive answer to its application for EU candidate status.
Georgia to take management control of struggling mineral water company Borjomi
Sanctioned Alfa Group transfers 7.7% stake and control of famous drinks company to Georgian state.
Georgian government braces for blocking of EU candidacy
Media reports at the weekend said that Georgia would not be given candidate status to start negotiations on EU accession at the June 23-24 EU summit.
The taming of Georgian culture: Film triumphs vex government
Georgian cinema has been enjoying a renaissance, becoming a darling of the international independent film world. But it’s also running into political problems at home.
EU’s credibility on the line over enlargement
Austria’s foreign minister calls enlargement the EU’s biggest geopolitical instrument – but will member states use it to encourage candidates and would-be candidates at the upcoming EU Council?
Iran the winner as Ukraine conflict repercussions divert European trade flows
The importance of the International North-South Transportation Corridor, providing Indian Ocean access via the Iranian port of Chabahar, has soared.
CEE companies weather the COVID-19 crisis
Prompt and decisive government intervention, financial lifelines and firms’ involvement in global value chains have helped minimise insolvencies, says EIB/EBRD report.
Critical TV director jailed in Georgia
Nika Gvaramia was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for causing damage to Rustavi-2 TV company while serving as director.
‘Market disruptor’ TBC UZ makes digital bank inroads in Uzbekistan
The fintech is reporting eyecatching market growth figures.
Georgians take up arms against Russia in Ukraine
Georgians make up the most prominent contingent of foreign fighters in Ukraine. At least nine have been killed.
EBRD expects 30% GDP contraction in Ukraine in 2022, lowers emerging Europe projections
The EBRD has cut its 2022 emerging Europe growth forecasts again, reflecting a sharp downgrade for Ukraine and the regional fallout from the war and sanctions.
Tourism revenues in Georgia roughly half of pre-crisis level in 12 months to March
Georgia’s revenue from tourism reached $174.5mn in March, 71.3% of the figure recorded in March 2019.
EBRD slashes 2022 growth forecasts but only nations embroiled in war to enter recession
Ukraine's economy forecast to contract by 20% and projections worsen across emerging Europe — except for Eurasian oil and gas producers Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.
