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Azerbaijan’s $15.4 billion reserve cushion strengthens case for manat stability

Azerbaijan’s $15.4 billion reserve cushion strengthens case for manat stability

The Central Bank’s foreign-exchange operations provide another significant indicator.

Nation
Azerbaijan marks Day of Restoration of Independence

Azerbaijan marks Day of Restoration of Independence

Azerbaijan marks the Day of Restoration of Independence on 18 October, commemorating the historic decision that re-established the country’s sovereignty in 1991 and affirmed its links with the first independent Azerbaijani state.

Oil & Gas
Can Russian diesel help Trump bring down US fuel prices?

Can Russian diesel help Trump bring down US fuel prices?

A few weeks after US President Donald Trump signed a law expanding sanctions on Russia [hell sanctions] his administration issued a general license allowing American companies to buy Russian diesel. The agreement Trump reached with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on diesel purchases drew sharp criticism from both Republicans and Democrats in Congress.

Business
Air passenger traffic in Azerbaijan rises nearly 6% in first nine months of 2026

Air passenger traffic in Azerbaijan rises nearly 6% in first nine months of 2026

Air passenger transportation in Azerbaijan increased by 5.9% during January–September 2026, reaching approximately 3.29 million passengers, according to the State Statistical Committee.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Yerevan says enclave issue will not prevent signing of peace agreement with Baku

Yerevan says enclave issue will not prevent signing of peace agreement with Baku

The issue of enclaves and exclaves between Armenia and Azerbaijan does not constitute an obstacle to signing the initialled peace agreement, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has stated.

World
France arrests 1,200 as mass protests over living standards turn violent

France arrests 1,200 as mass protests over living standards turn violent

French authorities arrested 1,200 people during nationwide protests on Saturday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said, as hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to voice their dissatisfaction with the government and living standards.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Gulnara Khalilova’s collection in Ankara receives high recognition from TURKSOY and Turkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism [PHOTOS]

Gulnara Khalilova’s collection in Ankara receives high recognition from TURKSOY and Turkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism [PHOTOS]

A collection by Gulnara Khalilova promoting Azerbaijan’s national heritage has been showcased at the Estergon Cultural Center in Ankara as part of the 9th Week of Women’s and Ethnic Fashion of the Turkic World.

Culture
Anar Huseynzade’s solo exhibition “O” opens at Museum of Modern Art [PHOTOS]

Anar Huseynzade’s solo exhibition “O” opens at Museum of Modern Art [PHOTOS]

The opening ceremony of artist Anar Huseynzade’s solo exhibition titled “O” was held at the Museum of Modern Art.

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
Diaspora community in Greece appoints new coordinator at Athens meeting

Diaspora community in Greece appoints new coordinator at Athens meeting

Azerbaijan has discussed expanding cooperation with its diaspora community in Greece during a meeting held in Athens as part of a working visit by Fuad Muradov, Chairman of the State Committee on Work with the Diaspora.

Sports
Neftçi and Sabah raise bar as Qarabağ face tougher Premier League challenge

Neftçi and Sabah raise bar as Qarabağ face tougher Premier League challenge

Qarabağ head coach Qurban Qurbanov has acknowledged that his side struggled to impose their usual style of play against Neftçi after the teams shared six goals in a 3-3 draw in the eighth round of the Azerbaijan Premier League.

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