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Baku wants to turn its geography into new economic asset [ANALYSIS]

Baku wants to turn its geography into new economic asset [ANALYSIS]

The 2nd Azerbaijan International Investment Forum held in Baku has become an important platform for discussing Azerbaijan’s economic priorities within a broader framework. Held on September 25-26, the forum is being held under the auspices of the President of Azerbaijan, organized by the Ministry of Economy and AZPROMO, with The European House – Ambrosetti as its strategic partner. The theme of this year’s event was also chosen deliberately: “Rebuilding Trust in a Fragmented World: The South Caucasus as a Pillar of Global Connectivity and Investment Stability.”

Nation
Middle Corridor opens new investment opportunities in Azerbaijan, Deputy Minister says

Middle Corridor opens new investment opportunities in Azerbaijan, Deputy Minister says

The development of the Middle Corridor is creating new opportunities for companies seeking to expand their supply chains and establish manufacturing facilities closer to regional markets, Azerbaijani Deputy Economy Minister Samad Bashirli said.

Oil & Gas
US commercial crude oil inventories rise by 3 million barrels

US commercial crude oil inventories rise by 3 million barrels

The latest inventory figures provide an indication of developments in U.S. oil and fuel stockpiles and are closely watched by market participants when assessing conditions in the world’s largest oil-consuming economy.

Business
Azerbaijan’s banks add ₼5.4 billion in assets as lending surges

Azerbaijan’s banks add ₼5.4 billion in assets as lending surges

According to the Central Bank of Azerbaijan’s statistical bulletin, the figure increased by ₼1.496 billion ($880 million), or 2.5%, compared with the end of July. Since the beginning of the year, bank assets have grown by ₼5.390 billion ($3.170 billion), or 9.4%.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan highlights TRIPP, rail links and peace at UN General Assembly

Pashinyan highlights TRIPP, rail links and peace at UN General Assembly

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has addressed the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, saying that the peace established between Armenia and Azerbaijan has opened new opportunities for the South Caucasus.

World
Ben-Gvir posts video claiming both banks of Jordan River belong to Israel

Ben-Gvir posts video claiming both banks of Jordan River belong to Israel

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has posted an AI-generated video depicting the Jordanian military and King Abdullah II alongside a song asserting that both banks of the Jordan River belong to Israel.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Baku hosts Living Culture Festival [PHOTOS]

Baku hosts Living Culture Festival [PHOTOS]

Baku has hosted the "Living Culture - Baku Cultural Awareness Festival", bringing together discussions, theatre and cinema around Azerbaijan's cultural heritage.

Culture
Calvin Harris delivers spectacular night of music for Baku's F1 fans [PHOTOS]

Calvin Harris delivers spectacular night of music for Baku's F1 fans [PHOTOS]

Global DJ and producer Calvin Harris performed in Baku as part of the entertainment programme accompanying the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Travel
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Events
Azerbaijan’s aviation units participate in "Power of Unity – 2026" exercise [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Azerbaijan’s aviation units participate in "Power of Unity – 2026" exercise [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Training within the "Power of Unity – 2026" joint military exercise, conducted in the Republic of Azerbaijan, are continuing successfully.

Sports
National para judo team to compete at World Para Judo Championships

National para judo team to compete at World Para Judo Championships

Azerbaijan's national para judo team will compete at the World Championships, to held in Tbilisi, Georgia, on September 25-27.

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