Shopping Tourism in Turkey: How Cross-Border Visits Became Trade Routes
In the first quarter of 2025, Georgian residents made 482,000 visits abroad. Nearly one in three — 154,000 — were for shopping purposes (Geostat). This shows that shopping is no
Inflation Paradoxes: What Georgia’s April Data Tells Us
According to the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat), inflation remained relatively stable in April 2025, with a monthly rate of 0.2% and an annual rate of 3.4%. Yet, behind
Wage Growth and Sector Development: Does Rising Pay Reflect Productivity in the IT Sector?
In recent years, Georgia’s IT sector has seen rapid growth in both scale and value. However, not all indicators are growing at the same pace—there are visible gaps between the
Energy-Saving Nudges in Georgian Universities: Subtle Shifts That Deliver Real Impact
Energy-saving green nudges are among the most widespread and effective behavioral tools in environmental policy. Their core idea is simple: introduce changes in the physical or informational environment that guide
Why Is Demand for Cold Storage Growing Rapidly in Tbilisi — and How Is It Reshaping Regional Logistics?
In recent years, one of the most notable trends in Tbilisi’s logistics sector has been the surge in demand for cold storage facilities. In 2019, the volume of goods stored
Construction Is Slowing, but Prices Keep Rising — Is Tbilisi Facing a Future Housing Shortage?
Tbilisi’s residential real estate market in the first quarter of 2025 is marked by contradictory trends. On one hand, the number of new construction permits is declining, raising concerns about
