
AI and the Vanishing First Job: The Global Picture and Georgia
The entry point of a career – that first job in which a young professional actually learns the trade – has turned out to be the most exposed rung of

Strong Lari or Strong Economy – What Can Georgia Learn from Kazakhstan?
Main takeaway A stronger currency is visible and politically attractive, but it is not a final score for the economy. An exchange rate is the price created by demand and

AI Is Widening the Gap Between Strong and Weak Employees
Key Takeaway According to the Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry survey, 62% of respondents already use artificial intelligence tools in their business activity. Yet AI does not deliver the

Why Small Apartments Remain Batumi’s Main Investment Product
The central argument About six of every ten apartments sold in Batumi are 35–50 square metres. In H1 2026, this category represented 60.1% of transactions, compared with 32.1% for 51–80

Italy Is Georgia’s Largest European Source of Remittances
What Italy’s 15.6% share reveals about the economic role of female labour migration Key Point Georgia received USD 348.3 million through instant money transfers in June 2026, up 10.4% year

Can AI Save Billions for Georgia’s Public Budget?
One billion lari is a dramatic number, but it is equal to roughly 2.8% of Georgia’s GEL 36.285 billion consolidated budget for 2026. The question is therefore no longer whether

Average Income of the Middle Class in Georgia and Other Countries

Global Coffee Price Changes and Their Impact on the Georgian Market
