AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEurovision Shockwave: Azerbaijan’s Jiva and other acts (Luxembourg, Armenia, Switzerland, Latvia) were eliminated in the second semi-final, while the final lineup is now set after five more countries booked Saturday’s slot. Cybersecurity & Energy: Bitdefender reports a sustained FamousSparrow campaign targeting an Azerbaijani oil-and-gas firm by exploiting an unpatched Microsoft Exchange server, with backdoors planted in multiple waves. Oil Market Pulse: Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light slipped to about $115.52/bbl, while OPEC kept demand and non-OPEC+ supply forecasts steady for 2026–27; OPEC also publishes April production figures for Azerbaijan. Green Finance: Azerbaijan’s banking sector allocated AZN 371 mln to green and sustainability projects in 2025, with plans to reach AZN 2 bln by 2030. WUF13 Build-Up: Khankendi’s master plan is due soon, and Azerbaijan has declared 2026 the “Year of Urban Planning and Architecture” ahead of the Baku World Urban Forum (May 17–22). Regional Trade Signals: Turkey approved streamlined rules to restart direct trade with Armenia, adding momentum to South Caucasus connectivity.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.