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Baku greenlights twin energy projects in strategic shift toward low-carbon future

The shareholders of Shafag (Jabrayil) Solar Limited (SJSL) – a joint venture between bp, SOCAR Green and Azerbaijan Business Development Fund (ABDF...

yesterday 10

AzerNews

Akbar Novruz

Beyond oil and gas: Azerbaijan repositions as Europe’s dual energy partner

In a time marked by the EU’s decisive move to cut energy dependence on Russia, aiming to reduce gas imports from 155 billion cubic meters to 33...

yesterday 10

AzerNews

Nazrin Abdul

Armenia struggles to balance peace efforts with domestic instability

The South Caucasus is once again at the centre of intense international attention. From Washington to Brussels, and from Moscow to Yerevan, foreign...

yesterday 20

AzerNews

Akbar Novruz

Azerbaijan’s budget execution reveals shift in financial management

According to an analysis by institutions tasked with implementing the 2024 state budget of Azerbaijan, revenues totaled 36 billion manats (approx....

yesterday 10

AzerNews

Akbar Novruz

New Shah Deniz phase to boost Southern Gas Corridor and Europe’s energy security

The Shah Deniz consortium has officially sanctioned the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Shah Deniz Compression (SDC) project — a major new...

previous day 10

AzerNews

Akbar Novruz

Lachin emerges as gateway of peace and partnership [COMMENTARY]

Once scarred by decades of occupation and devastated by landmines, Lachin has now emerged as a symbol of Azerbaijan’s renewal, regional...

previous day 30

AzerNews

Akbar Novruz

President Aliyev unveils vision for post-hydrocarbon future at Baku Energy Week

With abundant oil and gas reserves, vast renewable energy potential, and a critical geographic position connecting East and West, Azerbaijan has...

previous day 30

AzerNews

Nazrin Abdul

Ukraine’s deep strike raises concerns for future of high-tech warfare [COMMENTARY]

Building on each success, Ukrainian intelligence services are gradually upping the ante in the field. Obviously, the Russo-Ukrainian War will not...

previous day 20

AzerNews

Qabil Ashirov

Baku conference challenges colonialism’s modern legacy as France faces renewed scrutiny

As conversations on colonialism gain new urgency in global political discourse, Baku has emerged as a platform for confronting the unfinished...

previous day 20

AzerNews

Akbar Novruz

UAE emerges as key partner in Azerbaijan's post-oil trade strategy [ANALYSIS]

By deepening its economic ties with the United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan is charting a thoughtful and forward-looking course toward diversifying...

tuesday 20

AzerNews

Qabil Ashirov

Ukraine’s drone strike on Russian assets sparks global nuclear concerns

At least 41 Russian aircraft were destroyed or damaged across four airfields in one of the most devastating Ukrainian drone strikes since the war...

tuesday 20

AzerNews

Akbar Novruz

Azerbaijan’s non-oil sectors power ahead with double-digit growth

In a global economy that increasingly prizes diversity and resilience, Azerbaijan is quietly offering a compelling example of what it means to grow...

tuesday 20

AzerNews

Akbar Novruz

Baku salaries on rise as Azerbaijan charts post-oil future

In an increasingly volatile global economy, the smallest signs of stability can signal larger shifts underway. In Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, the...

02.06.2025 20

AzerNews

Qabil Ashirov

Businesses prepare for impact as Baku, Ankara advance toward free trade deal

Trade between Azerbaijan and Turkiye already carries the weight of a strong partnership. As Azerbaijan’s second-largest trade and export partner,...

02.06.2025 10

AzerNews

Qabil Ashirov

Lending confidence grows as Azerbaijani banks post robust revenues

The trend is consistent with longer-term data. In January 2025, interest income was reported at 3.969 billion manats ($2.34 billion), suggesting...

02.06.2025 10

AzerNews

Akbar Novruz

Ballıca and Xanyurdu join Azerbaijan’s post-war transformation

By reactivating agricultural lands in Ballıca and Xanyurdu, two villages in the once-occupied district of Khojaly, Azerbaijan, is not merely sowing...

02.06.2025 10

AzerNews

Nazrin Abdul

Beyond barrel: How cotton anchors Azerbaijan’s economic transition

In an age dominated by digital trade and global finance, it is often easy to overlook the humble crop. Yet, sometimes, the quiet heartbeat of an...

01.06.2025 10

AzerNews

Qabil Ashirov

World Bank supports Azerbaijan’s climate transition with carbon market roadmap

As climate change intensifies and global carbon emissions continue to rise, the urgency for coordinated international action has reached a critical...

01.06.2025 10

AzerNews

Nazrin Abdul

Azerbaijan enters space economy with Azercosmos expanding global satellite reach

By carving out a place in this ecosystem, Azercosmos is doing more than just selling a product. It is creating relationships, building trust, and...

01.06.2025 20

AzerNews

Akbar Novruz