According to the World Bank forecast, in 2026 Georgia’s economy will grow by 5.5%

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07 August 2026, 07:30

06 August

21:37
Criminal case of Giga Avaliani - Prosecutor`s Office charges two individuals with inciting a group to intentionally cause serious harm to health and failing to report a particularly serious crime

17:45
Prime Minister of Georgia inspects upgraded educational and training infrastructure at Batumi State Maritime Academy

17:33
Prime Minister of Georgia inspects container and fertilizer terminals at Batumi Sea Port

17:08
With the Anaklia Port`s operation model we will have the opportunity to ensure that the port is under Georgian ownership, and to secure the involvement of numerous international partners in its operation – Kvrivishvili
16:23
This is an utterly shameful, treasonous statement; when you dare to insult your own people, it is unimaginable even for a UNM member - Kobakhidze on Baramidze`s statement

16:19
People appointed as the main Russophobes today - Khoshtaria, Japaridze, Merabishvili - used to openly welcome Russian tourists and money, but now their rhetoric is completely different - Kobakhidze

15:59
Today we travelled by train at its new operating speed; previously, the journey time was 5,5 hours, now it has been cut to under 4 hours - Kobakhidze

14:32
Public Service Hall Chairperson, his deputies visit Imereti region branches
14:13
Nika Melia has been found guilty on the charge of contempt of court

14:11
The UNM is trying to "suffocate" other small or independent parties to remain the sole opposition - Samkharadze

13:43
The court found the defendant guilty of the intentional murder of a newborn by his mother - PoG

13:11
Infrastructural projects planned in Gudauri for the winter season will contribute to increasing Gudauri’s tourism potential - Levan Darsalia
12:09
Three persons arrested for issuing fake tech inspection certificates for faulty vehicles

11:20
Starting from August, Georgian Railway customers will be able to travel from Tbilisi to Batumi in 4 hours - Tamar Ioseliani

11:15
Four wounded, two IDF soldiers killed as southern Lebanon conflict flares up

10:33
A foreign-funded "hybrid war" against Georgia had intensified in recent months - Rati Ionatamishvili
10:06
Labour Inspection Service is monitoring occupational safety standards in high-temperature conditions nationwide

10:04
Three Iranians arrested for illegal border crossing attempt and fake documents – MIA

00:45
National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

00:03
In connection with the Giga Avaliani case, the MIA has arrested Nia Imnadze and Anastasia Beruashvili
05 August

22:06
Georgian Common Courts review over 200 hate speech cases on social media since June 1

21:48
Nationwide electricity supply will be restored soon - Georgia’s State Electrosystem

17:00
Givi Mikanadze speaks on free distribution and commercial sale of school uniforms

16:13
Hydrocycle operator fined and detained for endangering swimmers in Ureki
16:05
An earthquake occurred in the Russia-Georgia border zone

14:46
Georgia’s FX reserves hit USD 7.1 billion, rising 52% YoY amid strong economic growth and Lari appreciation - Kobakhidze

14:44
Hope, she will come, because she was the party Chairperson for two years, and I don’t think she will miss this meeting - Dekanoidze on Bokuchava

14:32
New ski slopes snowmaking system and two T-Bar lifts planned for Gudauri - Kobakhidze
14:14
Nauru’s cut of ties with so-called Abkhazia, South Ossetia upholds international law - Prime Minister

14:10
Anaklia Deep Sea Port project enters active phase, first ships expected in 2029 – Prime Minister

14:03
Border Police detained 3 persons for the fact of the attempt of illegal, group crossing of the State Border of Georgia

13:43
International Corporate Bond Statistics Added to the National Bank of Georgia's Interactive Statistics Platform
12:26
Trump says Strait of Hormuz to open 'very soon,' warns Iran of 'very hard' response if talks fail

12:04
During the rehabilitation period of Rustaveli Avenue, parking is free of charge, while tenants of commercial spaces in underpasses will be exempted from rent

11:42
Prime Minister of Georgia meets new Ambassador to the United Mexican States

11:39
Tbilisi Development Fund is commencing the full rehabilitation of a historic residential building, located at Tabukashvili Street 51
11:21
The influential British newspaper The Telegraph is publishing a series of articles highlighting Georgia’s tourism potential

10:43
Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture announces 401 Forest Ranger vacancies

10:38
Anti-Corruption Agency of the SSSG detained citizens of Georgia and Nigeria for fraudulently taking funds of another person committed by a group with a prior agreement

10:32
Applicants living in the occupied territories will be fully funded at state higher educational institutions - registration for candidates will last until September 5
10:21
One person detained on the fact of illegal transportation of a particularly large quantity of gold bars across the customs border

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According to the World Bank forecast, in 2026 Georgia’s economy will grow by 5.5%

15-01-2026 11:42

According to the World Bank`s latest report - Global Economic Prospects 2026 - Georgia is expected to record the highest economic growth in the South Caucasus region in 2026, with a projected increase of 5.5% - up 0.5% from the June 2025 forecast.

Regional growth projections for 2026 are as follows: Georgia - 5.5%; Armenia - 4.9%; Azerbaijan - 1.8%. The overall growth in the South Caucasus is expected to slow, reaching 3.3% in 2026 and 3.1% in 2027.

Elsewhere in Eastern Europe, the World Bank projects: Moldova - 2.7%; Ukraine - 2%.

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