Travel revenues push services balance to surplus
Azerbaijan’s tourism sector is emerging as a rare bright spot in the country’s broader services trade, posting a $194 million surplus in the first half of 2025, according to Samir Nasirov, Director of the Statistics Department at the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA). The figure underscores the growing economic significance of tourism as incoming visitors spend more than the country pays for tourism-related services abroad.
Azerbaijan awards bp Regional President Robert Gary Jones “Shohrat” Order - decree
bp’s regional president for Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye, Robert Gary Jones has been awarded the “Shohrat” Order, Azernews reports.
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Baku delegation discusses urban cooperation at Minsk’s 958th anniversary events
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Azerbaijan prepares initial version of "Information Security Environment Diagnostics" project
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EU Commissioner Marta Kos begins visit to Aghdam [PHOTO]
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Caspian Shipyard gains global traction as UAE, Uzbekistan look to Baku
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SOCAR, Uzbekneftegaz expand cooperation through training programs [PHOTOS]
As part of cooperation between the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) and Uzbekneftegaz, joint experience exchange programs are being carried out across different areas of the oil and gas sector, Azernews reports.
Germany ranks fifth among Azerbaijan’s trade partners
In January-August 2025, the volume of trade transactions between Azerbaijan and Germany marked a 5.2% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Trade with Germany accounted for...
Stuck in old dogmas, ex-diplomat hinders Armenia’s path to peace
Sometimes seeing with one’s own eyes is not enough to grasp the truth. What the eyes witness, the ears refute. For when inner doubt grows stronger, even the truth itself is turned into falsehood.
Open trial of Armenian ex-leaders and military figures to resume in Baku
The open trial of former so-called leaders of the separatist regime and other Armenian citizens, accused of crimes against peace and humanity, will continue next week in Baku, Azernews reports.
TEKNOFEST Istanbul kicks off with spectacular air shows
Spearheaded by Türkiye’s Ministry of Industry and Technology and the Türkiye Technology Team Foundation (T3 Foundation), and supported by Albayrak Media as its communications partner, TEKNOFEST Istanbul has officially begun. The festival at Atatürk Airport opened to enthusiastic crowds from the early morning hours, turning the venue into a hub of excitement.
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Azerbaijan makes its debut at Australia's Tesselaar Tulip Festival [PHOTOS]
For the first time in the history of the event, Azerbaijan has been officially represented at Tesselaar Tulip Festival held in Melbourne, Australia, Azernews reports citing Azerbaijan's State Committee on Work with Diaspora.
Azerbaijan celebrates National Music Day
September 18 marks the birth of Azerbaijan's celebrated composer Uzeyir Hajibayli, and in honor of his legacy, this day is celebrated annually as National Music Day, Azernews reports.
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Azerbaijan’s energy strategy highlighted at German “Gas 2025” conference [PHOTOS]
The traditional annual conference “Gas 2025: Bridge or Brake? The gas sector between energy transition and world politics,” organized by the influential German newspaper Handelsblatt, placed a strong focus on Azerbaijan’s energy strategy and its contributions to Europe’s energy security, Azernews reports.
Greco-Roman wrestlers to compete at World Championship
Azerbaijan's Greco-Roman wrestlers will begin their competition at 2025 World Wrestling Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, Azernews reports.
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Germany ranks fifth among Azerbaijan’s trade partners
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Azerbaijan’s apple exports grow sharply in first seven months of year
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Azerbaijan celebrates National Music Day
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Travel revenues push services balance to surplus
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Azerbaijan awards bp Regional President Robert Gary Jones “Shohrat” Order - decree
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Greco-Roman wrestlers to compete at World Championship
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UNESCO to mark 140th anniversary of Uzeyir Hajibayli
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Azerbaijani banks reported 658 suspicious transactions to FMS in 2024
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ADB finances technical assistance for Azerbaijan's private sector development
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Cultural and art figures visit grave of National Leader Heydar Aliyev [PHOTOS]
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Global gaming giant Xsolla to operate in Azerbaijan’s Pirallahi High-Tech Park
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Baku delegation discusses urban cooperation at Minsk’s 958th anniversary events
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Azerbaijan prepares initial version of "Information Security Environment Diagnostics" project
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Azerbaijan's trampoline gymnasts prepare for 3rd CIS Games [PHOTOS]
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EU Commissioner Marta Kos begins visit to Aghdam [PHOTO]
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Exports to China jump 4.5 times as bilateral trade crosses $2.9bln
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Caspian Shipyard gains global traction as UAE, Uzbekistan look to Baku
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European Union vows to keep backing efforts for enduring regional peace
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Azerbaijan would continue its efforts to advance peace agenda in region - President Ilham Aliyev
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New taxi terminal launched at Heydar Aliyev Airport with fixed tariffs [PHOTO]
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Ancient Nakhchivan carpet preserved in Italy to be brought to Azerbaijan
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SOCAR, Uzbekneftegaz expand cooperation through training programs [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev receives Commissioner Marta Kos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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National Carpet Museum opens exhibition 'Carpet Magic Through Echoes of Centuries' [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijani PM arrives in Kyrgyzstan for working visit [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan boosts crude oil exports to Germany in first eight months of year
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TEKNOFEST Istanbul kicks off with spectacular air shows
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Open trial of Armenian ex-leaders and military figures to resume in Baku
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UAE President shares footage from visit to liberated territories in Azerbaijan [VIDEO]
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Azerbaijan’s energy strategy highlighted at German “Gas 2025” conference [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijani investors expand global presence with new markets
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Azeri Light crude rises slightly
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Design work to begin on renovation of 65 houses in Khojaly District
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EBRD keeps €954mln active loan book in Azerbaijan across 35 projects
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Nokia launches Germany’s first 5G smart rail network
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Azerbaijan navigates fiscal discipline with new spending focus
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Japanese carmakers shift focus to Latin America amid rising U.S. tariffs
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YouTube pays massive sums to content creators
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Japanese political party to be headed by AI
17 September 23:00 -
US construction firm to receive AI-Enabled home appliances from LG Electronics
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Another gold deposit discover in Morocco
17 September 21:55 -
Microsoft discontinue support for Windows 10
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Stuck in old dogmas, ex-diplomat hinders Armenia’s path to peace
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Nearly 2.9 million Pakistanis emigrate in three years
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Baku Military Court delivers verdict in high-profile embezzlement case
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US investments in Azerbaijan Surge in first half of 2025
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Nasimi Festival brings poetry, ballet, and music to Shamakhi
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Mulberry orchard in Daşbulaq village to boost silk production and employment
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Azerbaijan makes its debut at Australia's Tesselaar Tulip Festival [PHOTOS]
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Fatali Khan Khoyski’s 150th anniversary to be celebrated - ORDER
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Daşbulaq Village in Khojaly sees rapid progress in housing and infrastructure projects
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Baku, Astana move closer to tax convention to boost investment
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Azerbaijan boosts oil exports to Italy by 48% this year
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Skies to witness partial solar eclipse
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Azerbaijan’s net financial assets rise by $3 bln in H1 2025
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National Library opens book exhibition to mark Music Day [PHOTOS]
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Caspian littoral states discuss regional cooperation in Ashgabat [PHOTOS]
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Forum on 'Cultural Heritage of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan' held in Samarkand [PHOTOS]
17 September 15:02 -
Azerbaijan considers extending import incentives for electric and hybrid vehicles
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Leopold and Mstislav Rostropovich House-Museum honors Uzeyir Hajibayli's legacy [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan, UAE elevate relations on liberated lands to new strategic level [ANALYSIS]
17 September 14:05 -
Azerbaijan strengthens financial cushion with $77.7bln reserves
17 September 13:43 -
Azerbaijan highlights strategic media partnership with China at Belt and Road forum [PHOTOS]
17 September 13:32 -
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev thanked U.S. President Donald Trump
17 September 13:28 -
Launch date of new iPhones in Azerbaijan officially revealed
17 September 13:24 -
Book presentation held at Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation [PHOTOS]
17 September 13:01 -
Construction materials sector contracts amid falling demand
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Car imports hit record high as demand soars in Azerbaijan
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Butter imports to Azerbaijan rise sharply, driving up domestic prices
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Georgia repays historical debt to Azerbaijan and six other countries
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Every Azerbaijani is proud of Qarabağ creating miracles in Europe - President Ilham Aliyev [PHOTO]
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Armenian PM reaffirms readiness to institutionalise peace with Azerbaijan
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President Ilham Aliyev to Donald Trump: I greatly value our friendship [PHOTO]
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Volume of foreign investments in Azerbaijani economy increased substantially
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FC Qarabag secures historic victory over Benfica in UEFA Champions League [PHOTOS]
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Azeri Light crude climbs above budget benchmark as oil prices gain
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Azerbaijan’s Parliament plans extensive human rights agenda for Autumn Session
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Ruben Vardanyan seeks testimony from Pashinyan, OSCE Minsk Group, and ICRC [PHOTOS]
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China surpasses Germany as most innovative country
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Azerbaijan accelerates renewable energy growth, paving way for cleaner future
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Nissan considers significant seduction in LEAF production
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Stellantis recalls vehicles due to possible fuel leak
16 September 23:33 -
Belgium plans major acquisition of F-35 missiles from US
16 September 23:00 -
US-China TikTok agreement includes stake acquisition in social media platform
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Birth rate in Finland reach its lowest level
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Footage of President Ilham Aliyev's meeting with UAE President published on his social media [VIDEO]
16 September 21:25 -
Brazil faces setback in coffee trade with U.S. over tariff disputes
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HD Hyundai merges units to form South Korea’s largest machinery firm
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Armenia’s past haunts its present with Sargsyan’s reckless words [OPINION]
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Google invests heavily in artificial intelligence in UK
16 September 19:40 -
Trump sues NYT for $15B over defamation
16 September 19:10 -
DOST Agency hosts roundtable on socially responsible partnerships
16 September 18:35 -
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan: We wish to elevate our bilateral relations with friendly Azerbaijan to a higher level [VIDEO]
16 September 18:18 -
President: Our political relations with UAE are developing very successfully
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Azerbaijan showcases business tourism potential at Riyadh Forum
16 September 18:05 -
President Ilham Aliyev: Our relations with the United Arab Emirates are built on brotherhood and friendship
16 September 18:04 -
UAE President concludes his official visit to Azerbaijan [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Value of Azerbaijan’s air cargo trade nearly doubles
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Aikido Master reveals power to heal and transform [EXCLUSIVE]
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Pashinyan’s new security doctrine: sincere pivot or strategic illusion? [ANALYSIS]
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