AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoEnergy Security: Georgia’s State Security Service has opened a criminal probe into consecutive nationwide power outages, citing suspicions of sabotage under Article 318, as officials still haven’t disclosed the technical causes. Grid Disruption: A second major blackout hit Saturday morning, leaving Tbilisi and other key cities without power and disrupting metro, rail, and water pumping, with restoration already underway in some areas. EU Sanctions Pressure: The EU adopted its 21st Russia sanctions package, expanding hits on energy, finance and crypto, including measures targeting Georgian-linked crypto platforms and the Kulevi oil refinery over Russian crude processing. Crypto vs. Power Debate: Opposition figure Roman Gotsiridze renewed calls to ban crypto mining in Georgia’s free industrial zones, arguing the sector consumes about 6% of electricity and strains the grid. Aviation Investment Interest: Georgia’s economy minister says Singapore’s Changi has expressed interest in the Vaziani airport operator tender.
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