The number of detected illegally acting professional securities market participants (predominantly, illegal forex dealers) soared by 70% as compared to 2020 H1. The Bank of Russia recorded 239 such companies. Overall, the regulator revealed 729 entities that had signs of illicit activity and financial pyramids.

Among sub-indices in July, services (5.8%), consumer (2.7%), retail trade (3.7%), construction (4.7%), and real sector (2.1%) posted increases on a monthly basis.

"Building on the success of DBX, our first SUV, we have since delivered two more new vehicles and with more exciting product launches to come we are well positioned for growth," said Executive Chairman Lawrence Stroll.

"I remain convinced that this agreement is the best way to advance a reform agenda which would strengthen the democratic institutions of Georgia and help bring about prosperity, jobs and growth - all much needed to the benefit of the people of Georgia", Charles Michel said.

In 2020 on a territory of active markets in Georgia trade of food and nonfood goods is carried out by the economic agents. 31.8 percent of markets trade only nonfood goods. Single market trades only with food goods, three market trades with cars also while five markets trade as poultry as livestock.

The New York Times reports, that Georgia ranks on the 10th place with the most cases per 100,000 residents in the last seven days. The chart shows that 64 new cases have been reported per 100,000 residents in the last seven days in Georgia, which shows that the new wave of coronavirus is extremely huge.

A total of 146.6 thousand tourists visited Georgia during June. For comparison, this is 287% more compared to the same period of 2020. Despite the tourism recovery, its volume is 80% less compared to the pre-pandemic level (June 2019), or in other words, the flow of visitors in June is at the level of 20% of 2019.

The ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party annulled the EU-brokered April 19 Agreement on July 28. The GD Chair Irakli Kobakhidze said the agreement completed its mission and exhausted itself 100 days after signing as the majority of the opposition politicians abstained from joining it. European Council President Charles Michel mediated the April 19 Agreement among the Georgian parties to end the political crisis in Georgia.

According to the report, in order to receive single time license for trade right inside of market territory totally have been amounted 34.8 million GEL, which is 27.2% of total income of market administration. 67.0% of income comes from rent of trade stands while 5.8 % share belongs to other income.

According to the Minister, the main task of the reforms is to make Georgia's energy sector fully independent, strong, self-reliant and less dependent on imports, with the help of American friends.

"In order to have continuous access to the services of the new website of the National Bank and to receive the desired information, subscribe to the updated website”, - reads the statement of the NBG.

There are 58 people placed in government-assigned quarantine facilities, 5 427 Covid-19 patients are hospitalized, 1 811 asymptomatic, and mild symptom patients are being treated at government-assigned treatment facilities.

Irakli Kovzanadze, Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, met with Alexander Dzneladze, President of the Georgian Banking Association, and Giorgi Bagrationi, Executive Director to discuss the current situation, achievements and challenges in the banking and financial spheres.

"We assume the share of culture in the economy of the country to grow from 2.8 to 5.5 percent by 2030. Share of the sector in the total employment indicator is bound to increase from 5.2 to 5.8 percent as well. Cultural tourism should reach 8 percent in collaboration with Ministries of Economy and Agriculture of Georgia" stated Thea Tsulukiani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth of Georgia.

The average nominal salary of a full-time employee of enterprises, institutions and organizations in June 2021 was UAH 14,313, or 2.4 times higher than the level of the minimum wage - UAH 6,000 ($224). Compared to May 2021, the average nominal salary grew by 6%, UkrInform reports.

Summer vacation plans of more than six million UK citizens could be ruined if the country’s government decides to move Greece and Spain to its amber plus list, an analysis by the Labour Party has shown.

In the first half of 2021 Armenia’s economic activity expanded by 5% compared to the same period in 2020, the National Statistical Committee (NSC) reported.

Pfizer said Wednesday it sold $7.8 billion in Covid-19 shots in the second quarter and raised its 2021 sales forecast for the vaccine to $33.5 billion from $26 billion, as the delta variant spreads and scientists debate whether people will need booster shots.

US Senator Jim Risch responds to Georgian Dream's decision to annul the April 19 agreement.