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Azerbaijan enters Central Asian markets with first wallpaper export to Uzbekistan

In a region often defined by its geopolitical tensions and complex histories, a modest but significant economic story is unfolding—one that hints at...

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Caspian connection: Hungary’s rising stake in Azerbaijan’s energy future

While the world’s attention often gravitates toward the dramatic upheavals in global energy markets—from tanker blockades to pipeline...

yesterday 9

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Azerbaijan diversifies exports with first-ever fertilizer deal to North America

The $5.34 million in revenue generated from this first-ever fertilizer shipment to Canada is only part of the story. At $300 per ton, this represents...

wednesday 10

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Feeding future: Azerbaijan eyes soybeans for strategic food security

As the world grapples with food insecurity, climate change, and the geopolitical weaponization of agriculture, small and mid-sized countries like...

19.05.2025 8

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Azerbaijan’s presence at 6th EPC summit signals stronger EU engagement

Azerbaijan’s participation in the 6th Summit of the European Political Community marks another step in the country’s deepening engagement with the...

18.05.2025 10

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Baku-Tirana strategic partnership bridges Caucasus and Balkans

Azerbaijan and Albania have long shared a diplomatic bond that extends beyond mere formalities. Their collaboration spans political, economic, and...

17.05.2025 10

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Azerbaijan advances defence industry with opening of Bayraktar UAV plant

The establishment of Bayraktar Teknoloji Azərbaycan within the Sumqayıt Chemical Industrial Park marks an important milestone in Azerbaijan’s...

16.05.2025 10

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Azerbaijan’s insurance sector notes investment gain, signalling market maturity

The increase in investment returns is also a subtle indicator of policy success. Over the past few years, the Azerbaijani government has taken steps...

16.05.2025 10

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Azerbaijan’s economy at turning point amid energy shifts

In the thick of global economic turbulence, Azerbaijan appeared to buck the trend in 2024. Thanks to large-scale state investments and a surge in the...

14.05.2025 10

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Green energy drive gains momentum with launch of two hydropower plants in Laçın

Azerbaijan's investment in renewable energy continues to show promising results, particularly through the recent launch of two small hydropower...

13.05.2025 10

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Azerbaijan rebuilds Kalbajar with vision and accountability

The scars of war are slow to heal, but the process of rebuilding is often where a nation demonstrates resilience, foresight, and leadership. In...

11.05.2025 10

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Pakistan’s aerial success over India mirrors power of Azerbaijani Air Force [OPINION]

The recent aerial clash between Pakistan and India has further intensified tensions in the region. The incident began when the Indian Air Force...

10.05.2025 10

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Ganja Auto Plant emerges as industrial model with strategic shift toward manufacturing

In the age of fast-paced technological shifts and energy transitions, smaller economies are often dismissed as peripheral players. Yet, Azerbaijan is...

09.05.2025 10

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From Baku’s sacrifice to Yerevan’s statues: Tale of two WWII legacies

In a world shaped by the ashes of World War II, the line between memory and manipulation grows increasingly thin. For nations that stood against...

08.05.2025 30

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South Asia on brink: Can India's move ignite regional catastrophe [COMMENTARY]

The news from South Asia makes hearts jump into throats. Last night, India fired missiles across the border into Pakistani-controlled territory,...

08.05.2025 20

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Azerbaijan-Belarus economic ties surge amid shifting global alliances

Recent data underscores the vitality of this bilateral relationship. In 2023, trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Belarus surpassed $507 million,...

07.05.2025 10

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Azerbaijan builds new frontline in global health security

In a world where medical supply chains remain vulnerable to geopolitical shifts, Azerbaijan is making a bold investment: building a pharmaceutical...

07.05.2025 20

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Azerbaijan strengthens EU trade ties with new export corridor

The agreement opens doors for a range of Azerbaijani products to enter the European market, from agricultural commodities to processed foods. The...

05.05.2025 10

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Azerbaijan’s gas deliveries drive significant drop in Bulgaria's energy costs

The recent decision by the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) of Bulgaria to reduce the price of natural gas by 14.22% for the month of May...

04.05.2025 10

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Azerbaijan's financial sector gears up for enhanced collaboration with LSE

The ongoing dialogue between Azerbaijani officials and their counterparts at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) marks an exciting chapter in the growing...

04.05.2025 10

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US-Ukraine rare earth agreement: game-changer for democracy and security

Finally, seeing the endorsement of the deal on rare earth between the US and Ukraine, many who believe in democratic values and are committed to the...

03.05.2025 10

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Industrial steel over crude oil: New model for US-Azerbaijan relations

In a time when energy diplomacy often conjures images of oil tankers and pipelines, Azerbaijan is offering a new chapter—one written not in crude...

02.05.2025 60

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Baku’s quiet revolution: Building platform for Global South

At a time when fractures between the developed and developing worlds seem to widen by the day, Azerbaijan is making an ambitious bet: that solidarity,...

29.04.2025 20

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Truth or tantrum: Political theater behind Armenian genocide claims

In academic theory, there exists a notion that contentious arguments—whether in everyday life or high-stakes politics—serve one of two primary...

26.04.2025 10

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Azerbaijan, China redraw map of strategic influence [ANALYSIS]

By aligning more closely with China, Azerbaijan isn’t just deepening bilateral ties — it is carefully redrawing its place in the global order. In...

25.04.2025 50

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Manat in spotlight as reconstruction, defense push imports to new highs

Azerbaijan is one of the few countries in the world that runs a trade surplus. In other words, Azerbaijan exports more than it imports, which helps...

24.04.2025 10

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Why Azerbaijan’s geoeconomic playbook deserves global attention [ANALYSIS]

In the shifting landscape of Eurasian geopolitics, one country’s strategic positioning, economic ambition, and diplomatic finesse have quietly but...

22.04.2025 10

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Aghdam resurrects, turning from ghost town to home again

In the heart of the South Caucasus, a quiet transformation is taking place. Aghdam, once called the “Hiroshima of the Caucasus” for its...

21.04.2025 9

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Pipelines and Power: How Türkiye, Azerbaijan rewriting regional energy politics

In an era where energy policy is increasingly wielded as a tool of diplomacy, the deepening alliance between Türkiye and Azerbaijan is as much about...

21.04.2025 10

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Truth hurts: Armenian media panics after FM’s sovereignty slip-up

Armenian media outlets are trying to sweep under the carpet the gaffe made by Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan during a critical panel on the...

19.04.2025 20

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Azerbaijan drives strategic transformation of Turkic Council amid global shifts

In a world moving toward polarization, the role of unity and organizations is increasingly becoming a vital shield against external influences. This...

16.04.2025 20

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Azerbaijan, Georgia: Pillars of South Caucasus stability misconceived by Europe

This bilateral cooperation is responsible for some of the most significant infrastructure projects in the region. The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway,...

16.04.2025 10

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Justice undermined as US lawmakers shield war criminals under guise of human rights

Some 36 US congressmen sent a letter to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling on him to impose sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act against...

15.04.2025 10

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Azerbaijan, China forge stronger ties with strategic partnership declaration

In recent years, Azerbaijan-China relations have undergone a significant transformation, evolving into a strategic partnership with deepening...

14.04.2025 6

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From pawn to provoker: Armenia’s familiar path to crisis

Unfortunately, Armenia once more remains true to its historical patterns, lending truth to the proverbial leopard never changes its spots. Like one...

11.04.2025 10

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From crisis to cooperation: Azerbaijan’s role in Turkiye-Israel rapprochement

In a world where geopolitical tensions often escalate faster than they can be resolved, the quiet yet powerful role of diplomacy is more vital than...

10.04.2025 10

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Azerbaijan's economic landscape shifts as consumer lending surges

First and foremost, the surge in consumer loans reflects an expanding appetite for consumption and financial accessibility in Azerbaijan. As living...

10.04.2025 20

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Azerbaijan’s economic performance: bright spot in CIS with 4.1% growth

According to the State Statistics Committee of the CIS, Azerbaijan's GDP for 2024 saw a notable 4.1% increase compared to the previous year. This puts...

08.04.2025 10

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Azerbaijan’s dairy industry surges, highlighting economic diversification

In recent years, Azerbaijan has made substantial strides in shifting away from an over-reliance on oil and gas exports to embrace the potential of its...

07.04.2025 10

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Rising interest payments signal shift in Azerbaijan's financial landscape

At first glance, the news that Azerbaijani banks paid ₼ 197.6 million ($116 million) in deposit interest as of March 1 might seem like a signal of...

06.04.2025 7

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Azerbaijan expands exports of construction materials amid economic diversification efforts [COMMENTARY]

Construction materials and their production can provide a second wind for the diversification of Azerbaijan’s economy and exports. It is one of the...

04.04.2025 10

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Green energy deal starts new era of co-op between Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkiye & Bulgaria

The approval of the memorandum on cooperation in green electricity transmission and trade among Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkiye represents...

04.04.2025 10

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Azerbaijan paves way for diversified financial ecosystem amid insurance boom

The growth in Azerbaijan's insurance sector highlights the country’s evolving economic landscape and the increasing significance of financial...

03.04.2025 10

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Germany falls for Armenian propaganda: lesson ignored from Russia

Serious confusion has once again arisen regarding Germany's policy towards the South Caucasus. Whether it is coincidence or unprofessionalism is still...

02.04.2025 10

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Azerbaijan's remittance landscape: mixed picture of growth and concern

In the complex world of international remittances, the latest statistics from Azerbaijan reveal a fascinating and multifaceted economic picture....

02.04.2025 20

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Azerbaijan welcomes first investment from Mexico amid broader foreign investment growth

In 2024, a noteworthy yet modest development in Azerbaijan's economic landscape occurred with the entry of direct foreign investment from Mexico. For...

01.04.2025 8

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Azerbaijan’s construction industry experiences robust growth amid rising demand

Azerbaijan’s construction industry seems to be on an upward trajectory, with recent data showing a significant increase in the production of...

31.03.2025 9

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Azerbaijan construction industry booms, yet glass production decline raises concerns

Azerbaijan's construction materials industry has witnessed notable growth in the early months of 2025, though challenges persist, particularly in the...

30.03.2025 10

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China’s growing economic footprint in Azerbaijan: shift in foreign investment dynamics

In recent years, Azerbaijan has become an increasingly important partner for China within the broader framework of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)....

30.03.2025 8

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Azerbaijan, Uruguay strengthen trade ties with record livestock exports

Azerbaijan has always prioritized productive and promising relations in its political and economic relations with European and overseas countries. The...

28.03.2025 20

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