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President Aliyev places industry and innovation at centre of economic reform

President Aliyev places industry and innovation at centre of economic reform

Total project investment amounts to 43 million manats, of which 10 million manats were provided as a preferential loan by the Fund. The EDF plays a pivotal role in stimulating investment in Azerbaijan’s non-oil economy. Its mission encompasses financing the creation of new production facilities, processing and infrastructure enterprises, and innovative businesses, particularly those focused on export-oriented or import-substituting products.

Nation
Baku hosts 7th OTS Media Meeting as Azerbaijan boosts Turkic media cooperation

Baku hosts 7th OTS Media Meeting as Azerbaijan boosts Turkic media cooperation

The 7th meeting of ministers and senior officials responsible for media and information within the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) is underway in Baku, Azernews reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light prices edge up

Azeri Light prices edge up

The price of Azerbaijan’s “Azeri Light” crude oil on a CIF basis at Italy’s Augusta port rose by $0.77, or 1.18 percent, compared with the previous figure, reaching $66.05 per barrel, Azernews reports.

Business
Berries and grape production in Nakhchivan rises as new subsidies introduced

Berries and grape production in Nakhchivan rises as new subsidies introduced

Experts expect the new subsidies to boost investment in the sector and further strengthen Nakhchivan’s position as a key fruit-producing region in Azerbaijan.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Pashinyan stresses need for dialogue with Azerbaijan to advance normalization

Pashinyan stresses need for dialogue with Azerbaijan to advance normalization

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Thursday emphasized that ongoing dialogue with Azerbaijan is essential for the normalization process between the two countries, Azernews reports via Armenian media.

Armenian Aggression
Trial of Ruben Vardanyan continues with testimonies from multiple victims [PHOTOS]

Trial of Ruben Vardanyan continues with testimonies from multiple victims [PHOTOS]

The trial of Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan, who is accused of crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, financing terrorism, and other grave offenses under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, continued on November 25 at the Baku Military Court, Azernews reports.

World
Türkiye announces Neolithic-era findings

Türkiye announces Neolithic-era findings

Türkiye has revealed new archaeological discoveries at Tas Tepeler, one of the country’s largest Neolithic excavation projects, shedding fresh light on life more than 12,000 years ago, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced on Wednesday, Azernews reports, citing foreign media.

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

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan celebrates Kelaghayi Day with spectacular festival [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan celebrates Kelaghayi Day with spectacular festival [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan has celebrated Kelaghayi Day with a lively and colorful celebration at the Rashid Behbudov State Song Theater, Azernews reports.

Culture
Play 'Khurshidbanu Natavan' staged in memory of Amaliya Panahova [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Play 'Khurshidbanu Natavan' staged in memory of Amaliya Panahova [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

The play "Khurshidbanu Natavan" has been showcased at the Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theater in honor of the 80th anniversary of the prominent artist and People's Artist Amaliya Panahova, Azernews reports.

Events
Azercell expands initiatives to empower women in Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]

Azercell expands initiatives to empower women in Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]

Azercell Telecom continues to broaden its efforts to support and empower women across Azerbaijan. Speaking at the presentation of the Women’s Support Line Brochure in Spanish, held within the “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence” campaign, Shirin Aliyeva, Chief Legal and Data Strategy Officer at Azercell, emphasized that the initiative carries both honor and great responsibility for the company, Azernews reports.

Sports
European Championship: Two more Azerbaijani boxers advance to semifinals

European Championship: Two more Azerbaijani boxers advance to semifinals

The quarterfinal stage of the European U23 Boxing Championships has concluded in Budapest, Hungary, Azernews reports.

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