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Azerbaijan's ABADA Showcases Nation's Transport Capabilities At Int'l Forum (PHOTO)
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 3. The Azerbaijan International Road Carriers Association (ABADA) took part in the VII International Transport and Logistics Business Forum“New Silk Road” held in Kazakhstan's Almaty, as part...

Azerbaijani CBA Sees Main Reason For Inflation Risk Balance Shifts In External Factors
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 3. The shifting sands of the inflation risk balance were largely tied to outside influences, Trend reports via the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA). The CBA pointed out that the wheels of...

Azerbaijani Authorities Plan Major Renovation For Nation's Sarsang Reservoir
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 3. Azerbaijan is gearing up to roll up its sleeves and dive into a major renovation and restoration project at the Sarsang Reservoir, a vital water source in the Karabakh region, Trend...

Azerbaijani CBA Records Drop In Concentration Across Deposit And Loan Portfolios
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 3. In Azerbaijan, the concentration in deposit and loan portfolios took a bit of a hit, even though there was a slight uptick in asset concentration compared to the end of last year, Trend...

Azerbaijani oil price exceeds $69 again
The price of Azerbaijani oil of the "Azeri Light" (CIF) brand has increased in world markets, APA-Economics reports. The price of Azerbaijani oil per barrel increased by 0.7 US dollars or 1% and amounted to 69.21 US dollars. It should be noted...
Azerbaijan Hosts Palestinian Students from Gaza for Higher Education
In evacuating 14 Palestinian students from war-torn Gaza with Israeli approval, Azerbaijan has demonstrated how smaller nations can leverage humanitarian gestures to amplify their diplomatic influence across competing geopolitical spheres. The...

Heroes or fools? How Britain failed to save Baku in 1918
We can learn profound truths about a nation from its military adventures – not just the daring ones, but the bungled ones too. Mavericks, Nick Higham’s stimulating account of British involvement in central Asia at the close of the First World War,...

Central Bank reports steady rise in financial activity
Central Bank reports steady rise in financial activity 4 October 2025 15:25 (UTC+04:00) In the second quarter of 2025, the volume of financial flows in Azerbaijan amounted to 28.9 billion manats, marking a 7.3 percent increase compared with the...

Number of participants in Azerbaijan's foreign trade operations exceeded 54 thousand
In January-August 2025, Azerbaijan carried out trade operations with 173 countries of the world, APA-Economics reports, citing the State Customs Committee. During this period, the number of foreign trade participants was 54,013 people. Of them,...

Zangezur, Middle corridor routes drive Türkiye’s $62.6B trade with Turkic States
Türkiye’s total trade volume with member countries of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) has reached $62.6 billion over the past five years, driven largely by substantial growth through the Zangezur and Middle Corridor trade routes, according...
Bankebi da Finansebi: “AFTER POTI-TBILISI-POTI, “GEORGIAN RAILWAY” LAUNCHES BLOCK TRAIN FROM GEORGIAN PORTS IN DIRECTION OF BAKU”
Economic Press Monitor: Transport & Communications October 3, 2025 After the launch of Poti-Tbilisi-Poti route, Georgian Railway appoints a new block train heading from Georgian ports to Azerbaijan (Baku). The new block train will move on...

Supervisory Board set to oversee Azerbaijan International Bank operations - decree
The overall management and supervision of Azerbaijan International Bank (ABB) and Azer-Turk Bank will now be conducted by their respective Supervisory Boards, Azernews reports. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has made...

Requirements for composition of the Supervisory Boards of IBA and Azer-Turk Bank have changed
The requirement for the composition of the Supervisory Boards of the “International Bank of Azerbaijan” (IBA) and “Azer-Turk Bank” Open Joint Stock Companies, which were transferred to the management of the Azerbaijan Investment Holding, has...

National currency deposits lead growth in Azerbaijan
National currency deposits lead growth in Azerbaijan 4 October 2025 12:10 (UTC+04:00) As of September 1, 2025, total deposits held by individuals in Azerbaijani banks reached 15.461 billion manats, Azernews reports, citing the Central Bank. Access...

Germany-Azerbaijan Ties Reach Unprecedented Levels Of Collaborative Synergy - Ambassador
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 3. Relations between Germany and Azerbaijan have reached a new level of cooperation and dialogue, German Ambassador to Azerbaijan Ralf Horlemann said at a reception in Baku, Trend reports. The...

Taghiyev Movie Series Debutes With Sona” Film At Azerbaijani Nizami Cinema Center (PHOTO)
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 4. On October 3, the Nizami Cinema Center in Baku became a vibrant tapestry of artistry and ambition, unveiling the cinematic gem "Sona" from the illustrious "Taghiyev" series. where a...

Azerbaijan boosts exports of electrode products to Turkmenistan
“Gedik Kaynak” LLC, a resident of the Neftchala Industrial District managed by the Economic Zones Development Agency, has exported another 100 tons of electrode products to Turkmenistan. According to the agency, the company will gradually deliver...

Fitch sees Azerbaijan on strong growth path fueled by Middle Corridor & reform
Despite ongoing global economic headwinds, Azerbaijan’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience and strategic foresight, underpinned by diversification policies, prudent fiscal management, and increasing integration into transcontinental trade...

Azerbaijan exports 100 tons of electrodes to Turkmenistan
So far, residents of the Neftachala Industrial District have sold 230 million manat worth of products, of which 1.8 million manat is exported, the Economic Zones Development Agency told APA-Economics. It was noted that the resident of the...

Azerbaijan’s confidence spurs record EBRD investment in sustainable growth
A critical pillar supporting Azerbaijan’s progress is its longstanding partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Over 30 years, the EBRD has committed approximately €3.6 billion across 200 projects, making it...