AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedia Regulation: Georgia’s Communications Commission fined TV Pirveli GEL 2,500 over wording in news coverage, including “prisoners of conscience,” after a similar penalty against Formula TV—raising fresh concerns about the regulator’s expanded content oversight. Transport & Infrastructure: The Asian Development Bank launched a tender to prepare a feasibility study for a regional rail link connecting Tbilisi, Rustavi and Mtskheta (and the future Airport City), with demand forecasts and environmental and social assessments. Ports & Middle Corridor: Georgia is pushing ahead with Poti port expansion as the U.S. DFC signed a second $25m loan to complete a new berth, adding 1m tons/year capacity and supporting Trans-Caspian Corridor trade. Banking & Economy: Commercial banks’ net profit for the first five months reached 1.6bn GEL, with most major lenders profitable despite some sanctioned subsidiaries reporting losses. Business Events: Tbilisi Shopping Festival opens June 27–28 and July 4–5 at Tbilisi Outlet Village, with cashback offers, designer pop-ups and talks. Regional Diplomacy: Azerbaijan and the EU discussed relations and the Armenia peace process, with Baku urging use of existing opportunities to finalize commitments.
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