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Azerbaijan steps up pharma ambitions with opening of state-backed Scandens factory

Azerbaijan steps up pharma ambitions with opening of state-backed Scandens factory

Backed by private investment worth 74 million manats, the project also benefited from government support: under an investment promotion document, Scandens received 6.5 million manats in concessions for imported equipment. In USD terms, 74 million manats is roughly US$43.7 million, and 6.5 million manats is about US$3.6 million.

Nation
Azerbaijan strengthens macroeconomic stability and strategic growth [OPINION]

Azerbaijan strengthens macroeconomic stability and strategic growth [OPINION]

The draft Law “On the State Budget of the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2026” is currently being widely discussed in the Milli Majlis. The real economic indicators and financial justifications presented by the Minister of Finance and the Chairman of the Chamber of Accounts provide grounds to say that the state budget will be used efficiently next year. As most members of parliament have noted, the budget package submitted to the Milli Majlis for 2026 reflects strengthened principles of transparency and flexibility in governance, as well as an institutional approach in budget policy.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan increases liquefied gas production in first ten months of the year

Azerbaijan increases liquefied gas production in first ten months of the year

In January–October of this year, Azerbaijan produced 190 thousand tons of liquefied gas.

Business
Cocoa imports increased in first ten months of 2025

Cocoa imports increased in first ten months of 2025

Cocoa imports accounted for 0.63% of the country’s total imports, while cocoa exports made up 0.05% of total exports.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Peace Bridge Initiative holds another meeting in Baku [PHOTOS]

Peace Bridge Initiative holds another meeting in Baku [PHOTOS]

A group of representatives of Armenian civil society visited Azerbaijan on 21-22 November 2025 within the Peace Bridge Initiative, Azernews reports.

Armenian Aggression
Testimonies of victims heard at Ruben Vardanyan’s trial at Baku Military Court [PHOTOS]

Testimonies of victims heard at Ruben Vardanyan’s trial at Baku Military Court [PHOTOS]

The trial of Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan, accused under articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan related to crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, financing of terrorism and other serious crimes, continued on 21 November.

World
Drones spotted near Dutch military base

Drones spotted near Dutch military base

Dutch police are investigating Friday's incident. Officials said that for security reasons they would provide no further details about how the drones or what action was taken, Azernews reports via BBC.

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
Leyla Aliyeva, Arzu Aliyeva and Alena Aliyeva participate in environmental campaigns in Lankaran [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva, Arzu Aliyeva and Alena Aliyeva participate in environmental campaigns in Lankaran [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva, the Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and head of the IDEA Public Union, along with Arzu Aliyeva, head of the Baku Media Center, and Alena Aliyeva, have participated in several environmental activities during their visit to Lankaran, Azernews reports.

Culture
Mingachevir Theater to host master classes on theater art

Mingachevir Theater to host master classes on theater art

The project "Professional Theater Classes in the Regions" is underway in Azerbaijan, Azernews reports.

Events
Baku hosts D-8 media forum bringing together global media leaders [PHOTOS]

Baku hosts D-8 media forum bringing together global media leaders [PHOTOS]

The D-8 Media Forum is underway in Baku, gathering the heads of media agencies, leading media institutions of the D-8 Economic Cooperation Organization member states, senior officials and prominent experts in the field, Azernews reports.

Sports
Two key clashes to highlight matchday action in the Misli premier league

Two key clashes to highlight matchday action in the Misli premier league

Two matches of the XII round of the Misli Premier League will take place today.

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