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Armenia Unveils $500M AI Supercomputing Hub with NVIDIA and Firebird
The Fast Mode
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June 17, 2025
A nearly $500 million investment project to be implemented in Armenia was officially presented today at Viva Technology, Europe’s largest startup and tech conference. The Government of the Republic of Armenia, NVIDIA, Firebird, and Team Group will...
Rezonansi: “WHY DID THE US STATE DEPARTMENT’S SENIOR ADVISER ARRIVE IN GEORGIA – FIRST SIGN OF WARMING OR DIPLOMATIC FISHING EXPEDITION?”
Sarke
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Economic Press Monitor: Economic & Politics June 16, 2025 Georgia’s Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili met on June 16 in Tbilisi with Wyatt Toehlke, senior adviser at the US State Department. According to Georgian Foreign Ministry, the parties...
The World Bank is ready to expand the HOPE initiative in Ukraine
The Odessa Journal
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Deputy Prime Minister for Ukraine’s Recovery and Minister for Communities and Territories Development Oleksii Kuleba met with Mr. Min Zhang, Global Director of the World Bank’s Urban Development, Resilience, and Land Global Practice. The meeting...
PM Holness calls on regional governments to escalate collective diplomatic engagement as part of efforts to stem flow of illicit arms
Irie FM
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June 16, 2025
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has called on regional governments to escalate collective diplomatic engagement as part of efforts to stem the flow of illicit arms throughout the region. His call follows a recent ruling by the United States...
Business Tourism Boosts Occupancy, Prices Remain Stable – The Biltmore Tbilisi Hotel
Business Media Gerogia
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June 16, 2025
The Biltmore Tbilisi Hotel, a premium establishment located on Rustaveli Avenue in the heart of Tbilisi, reports a positive start to the tourist season. According to Mariam Kutateladze, the hotel’s sales manager, occupancy rates have risen...
Georgian Dream Sues Opposition TV Channels
Transitions
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June 16, 2025
While the ruling party claims violations of journalism standards, its opponents say the latest moves are part of a larger plan to “dismantle the media.” From OC Media. Three opposition TV channels – Pirveli, Formula, and Mtavari – say the ruling...
Keir Starmer announces new Russia sanctions as Trump sparks G7 chaos
Daily Express
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June 16, 2025
Keir Starmer appeared to rebuke Donald Trump this evening as he pushed for a new sanctions package against Russia and insisted that Vladimir Putin “doesn’t hold all the cards”. The Prime Minister is set to announce further sanctions against Russia...
Armenian Cargo Traffic Through Iran Disrupted By War
Azatutyun
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“Unfortunately, I must note that in the last few days of conflict our economic entities have already had some problems,” Papoyan told lawmakers in Yerevan. “Some cargos are stuck in the [Iranian] port of Bandar Abbas while others are stuck on...
Finance Minister talks about possible impact of Iran-Israel conflict on Armenia`s economy
Finport
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ArmInfo. Much depends on the extent and duration of the escalation, as stated by RA Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan on June 16 at a press conference, in response to a question from ArmInfo regarding potential risks for the RA economy as a...
Armenian freight carriers face challenges due to Iranian-Israeli conflict
Finport
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ArmInfo. During the Iranian-Israeli conflict in the past few days, our economic entities have faced challenges, as stated by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan on June 16, while addressing questions from parliamentarians during a meeting of the...
The Latest: Trump calls finalized UK-US trade agreement ‘fair’ for both nations
Imperial Valley Press - California
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President Donald Trump on Monday said he finalized a trade agreement with the United Kingdom, first announced in May, that is expected to slash tariffs on goods from both countries, as Trump continues to wage a trade war with America’s...
Georgia sees $317M in remittances in May, driven by EU and U.S. transfers
Georgia Today
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June 16, 2025
The National Bank of Georgia (NBG) reports that Georgia received $317.4 million in remittances in May 2025, an 11.6% increase year-on-year. The $33.1 million rise reflects stable growth in money transfers from abroad, especially from the European...
Hungary Becomes Main Lobbyist for Georgian Dream Government in Europe
The Jamestown Foundation
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Executive Summary Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze’s recent visit to Hungary, by personal invitation of his Hungarian counterpart, Viktor Orbán, underlines growing cooperation between Tbilisi and Budapest, as the European Union accuses...
Armenia dispatches nuclear inspectors to south following Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear facilities
Open Caucasus Media
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June 16, 2025
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TBC, Turkish Airlines and Visa Launch Georgia’s First Co-Branded Airline Bank Card
Business Media Gerogia
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June 16, 2025
TBC Georgia, a leading financial services provider in the South Caucasus country and part of London-listed TBC Bank Group, announces the launch of its co-branded premium debit card in partnership with Turkish Airlines and Visa. This exclusive...
Georgia slows Armenian alcohol exports again
PanARMENIAN.Net
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June 16, 2025 - 16:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Transit of Armenian alcoholic beverages through Georgia remains sluggish, with exporters reporting continued logistical setbacks. Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan said that Armenian authorities are in...
MAQRO Development Unveils Ambitious New Urban Project - "Maqro City Tbilisi"
Business Media Gerogia
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June 16, 2025
On June 14, MAQRO Development officially presented its newest large-scale urban project, “Maqro City Tbilisi”, marking the beginning of sales for what is being called an unprecedented development in Georgia’s real estate sector. The launch event...
Remittances From Russia Declined By 9.2% In May Y-O-Y - NBG
Business Media Gerogia
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June 16, 2025
In May 2025, Georgia received $317.4 million in remittances—an increase of 11.6% ($33.1 million) compared to May 2024, according to data released by the National Bank of Georgia (NBG). Over the first five months of 2025, the total volume of...
Lamborghini Showroom Opens in Tbilisi - What Services Does Tegeta Cars Offer Customers?
Business Media Gerogia
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June 16, 2025
The first official Automobili Lamborghini showroom in Tbilisi has opened its doors on Agmashenebeli Avenue. The official representative of the iconic Italian brand in Georgia is Tegeta Cars, which has developed the showroom to meet the highest...
Minister Davit Songulashvili Attends UN Ocean Conference in Nice
Caucasus Business Week
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The Minister of Environment and Agriculture of Georgia, Davit Songulashvili, is on a working visit to Nice, France, where he will participate in the United Nations Conference on “Conservation and Sustainable Use of the Oceans, Seas and Marine...