Azerbaijan: Authorities smash unionization efforts for gig workers Three labor rights activists are in custody, and the country’s largest food-delivery service loses its license. Aug 15, 2023
Turkmenistan signals major change in energy-export stance Ashgabat’s shifting position opens the way for expansion of natural gas supplies to Europe. David O'Byrne Aug 15, 2023
Georgia bans re-export of Western-imported cars to Russia, Belarus The move is supposed to help implement Western sanctions against Russia, but gaping loopholes will likely remain. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 3, 2023
"Strategic partnership" between Georgia and China puzzles critics Despite broad support for seeking closer economic ties with Beijing, pro-Western observers in Georgia are wary of the relationship getting too close. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 1, 2023
Officials, experts seek to calm Georgians' Black Sea safety fears Environmental authorities have intensified water monitoring amid concerns about the wider effects of the Kakhovka dam collapse. Nini Gabritchidze Jul 17, 2023
Nagorno-Karabakh authorities warn of "critical" situation as Azerbaijan bans Red Cross vehicles Red Cross vehicles had been the only ones granted access to the road connecting Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh. Lilit Shahverdyan Jul 13, 2023
BP Azerbaijan to produce gas from new reservoirs next year The deep well BP started drilling in its ACG oil field has found reservoirs of gas that could be available for export to Europe. David O'Byrne Jul 11, 2023
Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan harmonize efforts on route bypassing Russia While coordination will help reduce delivery times from goods coming from China, investment is also needed in new infrastructure. Almaz Kumenov Jun 28, 2023
Azerbaijan starts installing first major solar power plant The 230 MW Garadagh Solar Power Plant will be commissioned later this year, but questions over Baku's long term renewables strategy remain unanswered. David O'Byrne Jun 23, 2023
Turkmenistan-Iran-Azerbaijan gas swaps surge Iran is increasing pipeline capacity to boost swaps further as Azerbaijan warns it won't help fund any pipelines to transit Turkmen gas to Europe. David O'Byrne Jun 20, 2023
Georgian miners strike as company cites global market crisis Discontent simmers while Georgian Manganese, the leading exporter of ferroalloys and manganese ores, says it is unable to sell what used to be the country's key export product. Nini Gabritchidze Jun 16, 2023
With bigger airport, Tbilisi eyes becoming regional aviation hub Expanding aviation capacities is part of the country's bigger ambitions of boosting its international transit role. Nini Gabritchidze Jun 9, 2023
Kazakhstan eyeing Baku grain entrepôt for Europe exports The terminal may reportedly be completed in the coming five years. Almaz Kumenov May 27, 2023
Russia and Iran agree on new rail corridor via Azerbaijan The route has gained new importance as Russia seeks to replace its former trade routes that have been cut off by Western sanctions. Joshua Kucera May 26, 2023
Georgia: Uncertainty looms as first carriers authorized for Russia flights The government says the country will not be accepting operators and aircraft that have come under Western sanctions. Nini Gabritchidze May 16, 2023