Azerbaijan targets AI, tax breaks to drive its next growth chapter
The world is now rapidly embracing technological advancement, and technologies that were once only beginning to be explored are increasingly being adopted by countries across the globe to drive economic development. Azerbaijan is among these nations, making determined efforts to accelerate digitalisation and striving to achieve even greater progress in this field.
AzerGold launches sales of locally produced silver bullion bars
Azerbaijan's state-owned mining company, AzerGold CJSC, has begun selling 999.9 fine silver bullion bars produced from locally sourced raw materials for the first time, aiming to meet domestic demand and broaden investment opportunities in the country, AzerNEWS reports.
Georgian refinery announces plan to stop importing Russian oil
The oil refinery in the Georgian Black Sea port of Kulevi will fully cease processing Russian crude oil beginning in August-September 2026.
Azerbaijan to introduce updated 100-manat banknote on July 15
Azerbaijan plans to put an updated ₼100 banknote into circulation on July 15 this year, AzerNEWS reports, citing Rashad Mammadov, Director General of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA).
Von der Leyen backs South Caucasus peace with €2 bln connectivity vision
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has described the initialing of the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement in Washington in August 2025 as a historic milestone, saying it represents one of the most significant developments in the South Caucasus in decades, AzerNEWS reports.
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Pashinyan says Armenia will not engage in 'weaponisation' of Armenian genocide issue
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Azerbaijan highlights return of over 2,000 Armenian soldiers’ remains since 2020
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Azerbaijan, Armenia launch anonymous reporting drive on missing persons
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Yerevan's peace agenda faces new test after Israel's genocide decision
Trump says U.S. achieved nearly all objectives in Iran conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Washington has achieved nearly all of its objectives during the conflict with Iran, adding that Tehran has largely accepted the conditions sought by the United States, AzerNEWS reports.
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Leyla Aliyeva attends opening of Stray Animal Care Center Regional Branch in Yevlakh [PHOTOS]
Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head of the IDEA Public Union, Leyla Aliyeva, attended the opening of a newly established regional branch of the Stray Animal Care Center in Yevlakh, AzerNEWS reports.
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State Pantomime Theatre presents Huseyn Javid's play in Aghdam [PHOTOS]
Azerbaijan State Pantomime Theatre has successfully staged Huseyn Javid's play "Iblis" at the Aghdam Mugham Center, AzerNEWS reports.
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Baku hosts NATO training program focused on modern military standards [PHOTOS]
Pursuant to the Partnership for Peace Programme between the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan and NATO for 2026, a course is being conducted in Baku by the NATO Allied LANDCOM Mobile Training Team.
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National athletes win multiple medals in Kazakhstan [PHOTOS]
Azerbaijani athletes have secured medals at the 35th Gusman Kosanov Memorial held in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, AzerNEWS reports.
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AzerGold launches sales of locally produced silver bullion bars
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Azerbaijan to introduce updated 100-manat banknote on July 15
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Trump says U.S. achieved nearly all objectives in Iran conflict
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Starmer says he is appalled by Russian attacks on Kyiv
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Azerbaijan targets AI, tax breaks to drive its next growth chapter
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Azerbaijan, Türkiye strengthen ties in military education [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan increases number of deputy health ministers
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State Pantomime Theatre presents Huseyn Javid's play in Aghdam [PHOTOS]
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Georgia-Russia negotiations end without breakthrough
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Deputy Culture Minister highlights ongoing cultural revival in Karabakh
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SOCAR Trading eyes Africa and Southeast Asia for future growth
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International Congress participants visit Imarat Complex in Aghdam [PHOTOS]
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SOCAR takes helm of BTC, marking Azerbaijan's industrial maturity
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Azerbaijan considers expanding role in UN and NATO peacekeeping operations
2 July 14:16 -
Film Agency opens applications for film co-production support competition
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China courts Southeast Asia as confidence in US leadership wavers
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National athletes win multiple medals in Kazakhstan [PHOTOS]
2 July 13:14 -
Woman miraculously survives 457-metre fall while climbing Mount Shasta
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Leyla Aliyeva attends opening of Stray Animal Care Center Regional Branch in Yevlakh [PHOTOS]
2 July 12:42 -
UFC Fight Night in Baku draws huge international audience [PHOTOS]
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Agdam Industrial Park attracts over 100 million dollars
2 July 12:24 -
UN appoints Dmitry Shlapachenko as Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan
2 July 12:03 -
Gold and silver prices edge lower on COMEX
2 July 11:46 -
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2 July 11:24 -
Massive Russian overnight assault devastates Kyiv, casualties expected to rise
2 July 11:02 -
President Ilham Aliyev receives Minister of Justice of Türkiye [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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86% of Asgaran–Khojaly–Khankendi highway construction completed
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'Patterns of Time' fashion show held at National Carpet Museum [PHOTOS]
2 July 10:37 -
Leyla Aliyeva attends opening of renovated residential neighborhood in Yevlakh [PHOTOS]
2 July 10:30 -
Leyla Aliyeva meets with participant of 'Young Beekeeper' project in Yevlakh [PHOTOS]
2 July 10:27 -
Central Bank reserves rise by $1.64 billion as FX purchases continue
2 July 10:22 -
Leyla Aliyeva visits Juma Mosque in Yevlakh [PHOTOS]
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Leyla Aliyeva attends opening of new school building in Yevlakh [PHOTOS]
2 July 10:12 -
Azeri Light oil drops below $73 amid global price decline
2 July 10:00 -
European Commission President concludes visit to Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]
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Sony says new games releasing on Playstation to be digital only 2028 onward
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Europe’s green energy pivot runs through Caspian
2 July 08:30 -
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Mongolia bans under-18s from operating electric vehicles
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Japan raised visa fees multiple times
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Ferrari and BMW use aluminum to cut costs
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Ankara calls for simpler EU visa rules as trade ties expand
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U.S. lifted export limits on Anthropic models
1 July 21:12 -
EU sees Azerbaijan as cornerstone of energy and trade strategy
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Iran gained oil export revenue after US restrictions were lifted
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Half of Azerbaijan's gas export goes to EU member states, President Aliyev says
1 July 20:05 -
EU sees Türkiye as key to Caucasus stability and NATO security
1 July 20:02 -
President Ilham Aliyev and President of the European Commission delivered press statements [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
1 July 19:50 -
President Aliyev calls EU Azerbaijan's main trading partner South Caucasus
1 July 19:48 -
President: We highly value the relationship with the European Commission
1 July 19:42 -
President Ilham Aliyev held expanded meeting with President of the European Commission [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
1 July 19:31 -
Bitcoin drops to lowest level in nearly two years
1 July 19:29 -
Oil and gas firms accelerate industrial internet adoption to optimise operations
1 July 19:03 -
Azerbaijan Airlines launches direct flights to Brussels
1 July 18:35 -
President Ilham Aliyev held one-on-one meeting with President of the European Commission [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
1 July 18:24 -
US, Iran said to agree to release $3B of frozen assets
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EU sees bright future for South Caucasus, Ursula von der Leyen says
1 July 17:50 -
Israel targets 70% renewable energy use in transportation by 2050
1 July 17:40 -
Spectacular open-air concert lights up Baku as part of Turkic World Week [PHOTOS]
1 July 17:22 -
President of European Commission arrives in Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]
1 July 17:08 -
Kyrgyzstan holds talks with Azerbaijan on possible fuel deliveries
1 July 17:04 -
Scholars discuss views on Turkic history and ideological approaches [PHOTOS]
1 July 16:45 -
Erdoğan says Israel using Armenian genocide issue to divert attention from Gaza
1 July 16:28 -
Azerbaijani Jewish communities appeal to Knesset against "Armenian genocide" recognition
1 July 16:19 -
Iran reports 20% jump in oil export prices after sanctions relief
1 July 16:13 -
Baku hosts NATO training program focused on modern military standards [PHOTOS]
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OPEC Fund launches first local currency financing deal with Bank Respublika
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Leyla Aliyeva familiarizes herself with Azəripək JSC operations [PHOTOS]
1 July 15:25 -
Talented musicians thrill audience with classical and modern masterpieces [PHOTOS]
1 July 15:18 -
Leyla Aliyeva attends memorial event titled 'One of Them: Emil' [PHOTOS]
1 July 15:09 -
Operation of Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline transferred from bp to SOCAR subsidiary
1 July 15:02 -
Oil prices record biggest quarterly drop since pandemic amid Strait of Hormuz reopening
1 July 14:41 -
Europe's return to Baku comes with new strategic realities
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Young Spectators Theatre premiers new play with great success [PHOTOS]
1 July 13:56 -
Dutch banking giant ING sees Azerbaijan inflation above 5% through 2028
1 July 13:38 -
Europe remains critical hub for U.S. military operations, Rutte says
1 July 13:19 -
Azerbaijan, Ukraine discuss energy cooperation
1 July 13:00 -
President Ilham Aliyev congratulates President of Somalia
1 July 12:43 -
Ukraine expands deep-strike campaign with attacks on Russian military sites
1 July 12:42 -
President Ilham Aliyev sends congratulatory letter to Governor General of Canada
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Pashinyan says Armenia will not engage in 'weaponisation' of Armenian genocide issue
1 July 12:25