NBG Vice President Evaluates Newly Adopted Rule

Speaking on the issue of EU enlargement, Kos said that Georgia’s autocratic system is stifling democratic voices and distancing the country from a European future.The EU commissioner said Georgia is a vivid example of the consequences of Russia’s political success. She stressed that upholding democratic values is vital for the continent’s security.“You can see in Georgia what happens when Russia wins. An autocratic system is stifling democratic voices,” Kos said.Kos drew attention to the recently adopted laws, which, she said, are encroaching on civil space. She directly accused the ruling team of providing voters with false information about the European integration process.According to the European Commissioner, the government is creating the illusion that it is leading the country towards the EU and claiming that the union itself must adapt to its conditions, which is not true.Despite the harsh assessments, Marta Kos confirmed the EU’s support for the Georgian population. She addressed those who value democracy and freedom and noted that Europe “will not lay a hand” on the Georgian people.On March 11, the European Parliament will hold a debate on Georgia.According to the agenda published on the official website of the European Parliament, the title of the debate is “The case of Elene Khoshtaria and political prisoners under the Georgian Dream regime.”The European Parliament will vote on a resolution on the issue on Thursday, March 12.

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Specifically, Kurdiani sold 8,811 shares at an average price of £48.25, generating proceeds of £425,129.15.The transaction closed on the London Stock Exchange at the end of February.On January 9 of this year, Kurdiani received 1,109 ordinary shares of TBC PLC as part of a fixed share-based payment for work performed in 2025.Previously, on November 10 of last year, the Uzbekistan CEO purchased 4,825 shares of the group at an average price of £39.11, for which he paid £188,698.80.

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Despite the slight increase, Georgia’s indicator still lags behind the 2021 mark, when the country had a score of 76 and was among the top twelve in the world. Since 2023, Georgia has remained below the 70-point mark, which is a setback compared to the high indicators recorded in the period 2012-2022.According to the components, the sharpest decline in the 2026 report was recorded in the protection of property rights - the indicator decreased by 9.3 points and amounted to 53 points. The indicators of judicial efficiency (-1.5) and tax burden (-1.3) also deteriorated. Experts attribute the deterioration of the positions to the decline in the quality of governance and restrictions on business freedom.In contrast, a significant increase was recorded in the direction of fiscal health (+13.2), where the country received 89.1 points. This improvement is associated with a decrease in the ratio of public debt to GDP.Key Index Criteria (2026): Fiscal Health: 89.1 (+13.2) Tax Burden: 87.8 (-1.3) Trade Freedom: 86.8 (+0.6) Business Freedom: 76.6 (-1.5) Monetary Freedom: 70.2 (+4.9) Property Rights: 53.0 (-9.3) Georgia Maintains Leadership in Regional Context: Armenia is 52nd with a score of 67.1 Azerbaijan is 67th (64.3) Turkey is 117th (55.0) While Russia is 145th (50.3) The 2026 Index is led by Singapore (84.4), Switzerland (83.7) and Ireland (83.3) are in. The last places in the ranking are shared by Venezuela, Cuba and North Korea (3.1 points).

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According to preliminary data for 2025, the volume of equity capital amounted to $601.8 million, which is 15.3% higher than the revised figure for the previous year, while reinvestment is 3.8% higher than the revised figure for the previous year and amounts to $1.39 billion.According to preliminary data for 2025, the share of the three largest investor countries in total foreign direct investment amounted to 40.8%.The United Kingdom is in first place with 19.8%, Turkey is in second place with 10.7%, and Malta is in third place with 10.3%.According to Geostat, the share of the three largest sectors (in terms of foreign direct investment) in 2025 amounted to 56.8%.The largest volume of foreign direct investment was made in the financial and insurance activities sector and amounted to $607 million, which is 35.9% of total foreign direct investment. The second place is occupied by the real estate sector with $185.7 million (11%), and the third place is occupied by the transportation sector with $166.1 million (9.8%).The revised data for 2025 will be published on August 17, 2026, which may cause changes in the data for previous periods.

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According to preliminary data from Geostat, in 4Q25, the United Kingdom is in first place with $202.3 million, which is 51.6% of total foreign direct investment, Malta is in second place with $76.8 million (19.6%), and Azerbaijan is in third place with $38.7 million (9.9%).The share of the three largest investor countries is 81.1% of the total volume of investments.According to preliminary data from Geostat, in 4Q25, the largest amount of foreign direct investments was made in the financial and insurance activities sector and reached $289.8 million (74%). The second place is the construction sector with $33.1 million (8.5%), and the third place is the transport sector with $23 million (5.9%).The share of the three largest sectors (in terms of foreign direct investments made) amounted to 88.3%.The revised data for 2025 will be published on August 17, 2026, which may cause changes in data for previous periods.

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According to the fund's February data, the dynamic portfolio recorded the highest growth of 1.57%. The profitability of the balanced and conservative portfolios amounted to 1.32% and 1.15%, respectively.Since the beginning of the year, the dynamic portfolio is still leading in terms of profitability with an indicator of 4.38%. It is followed by the balanced portfolio with 3.41% and the conservative portfolio with 2.66%. It is noteworthy that the dynamic portfolio has also been in first place in terms of annualized income since its creation (August 6, 2023), and its profitability is equal to 15.2%.As of February 28, 2026, the total assets of the pension fund exceeded 8.7 billion GEL, and the generated income reached GEL 2.4 billion. At the moment, 1.72 million people are members of the pension scheme.According to statistical data, 28,882 people have already benefited from the accumulated pension, and the amount of money paid out to them amounted to GEL 137.2 million.

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“The Kulevi Port located in Georgia was initially proposed for possible inclusion in the 20th sanctions package due to its role in the maritime transport of Russian oil and port calls by Shadow Fleet tankers”, - the letter reads.According to O'Sullivan, "the position was revised" after the Georgian government and the port operator made several commitments.

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“On behalf of the Government of Georgia, I congratulate you on your election as the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Georgia attaches great importance to the partnership between our two countries and peoples, founded on mutual respect. I wish the Iranian people peace and prosperity,” states the Prime Minister of Georgia in his congratulatory message.Other regional leaders also congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on his election. On March 9, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev sent him official congratulatory letters. The latter also ordered the sending of humanitarian aid to Iran.Russian President Vladimir Putin also congratulated the new Iranian leader.Iran's Assembly of Experts held the elections in the context of an ongoing war against Iran.Tbilisi (GBC) - Irakli Kobakhidze, Prime Minister of Georgia has sent an official message of congratulations to Mojtaba Khamenei on his election as the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran.The situation in the region remains extremely tense, and the election of the son of the previous leader is perceived by Iran as a signal of continuity and continuation of its tough political line.

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