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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Azerbaijan’s farm exports near $1 billion as economy pushes beyond oil

Azerbaijan’s farm exports near $1 billion as economy pushes beyond oil

Oil and gas continue to hold a dominant position in Azerbaijan’s exports, but changes in the country’s export structure in recent years show that the economy is gradually relying on a broader range of sectors. The figures for the first eight months of 2026 once again highlight the growing role of the non-oil sector, particularly agriculture and agro-industry, in this process.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev received UK Minister of State for Trade [PHOTOS]

President Ilham Aliyev received UK Minister of State for Trade [PHOTOS]

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Lord Anas Sarwar, Minister of State for Trade at the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Co-Chair of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission, on October 6.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price rises in Augusta, declines in Ceyhan

Azeri Light oil price rises in Augusta, declines in Ceyhan

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude at Italy’s Augusta port rose by $0.60, or 0.48%, from the previous figure to $124.61 per barrel on a CIF basis.

Business
World Bank cuts Azerbaijan's 2026 growth forecast to 1.2%

World Bank cuts Azerbaijan's 2026 growth forecast to 1.2%

The World Bank has lowered its economic growth forecast for Azerbaijan in 2026, projecting the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to expand by 1.2%.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Moscow awaits Yerevan's response to proposal to restore its railway sections, deputy PM says

Moscow awaits Yerevan's response to proposal to restore its railway sections, deputy PM says

Russia is awaiting Armenia’s response to a proposal to restore sections of railway connecting the country toward Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan exclave and the Turkish border, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk has said.

World
Erdogan condemns weapons in space after US confirms orbital deployment

Erdogan condemns weapons in space after US confirms orbital deployment

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned against deploying weapons in outer space, weeks after the United States publicly acknowledged for the first time that it is operating weapons in Earth’s orbit.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Shaki welcomes theatre companies from four countries [PHOTOS]

Shaki welcomes theatre companies from four countries [PHOTOS]

For five days, the ancient city of Shaki is once again turning its stages into a meeting point for theatre traditions from across the region.

Culture
Latif Karimov's 120th anniversary marked in Vienna with special carpet exhibition by Azerkhalcha OJSC [PHOTOS]

Latif Karimov's 120th anniversary marked in Vienna with special carpet exhibition by Azerkhalcha OJSC [PHOTOS]

An exhibition showcasing Azerbaijani carpet art opened in Vienna on October 1 to mark the 120th anniversary of Latif Karimov, a prominent carpet artist, scholar, educator and People's Artist.

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
Azerbaijan clears more than 1,100 hectares in latest demining efforts

Azerbaijan clears more than 1,100 hectares in latest demining efforts

The Azerbaijan Mine Action Agency (ANAMA) has released data on mine-clearance operations carried out in the liberated territories between September 28 and October 4.

Sports
Three Azerbaijani judoka take to tatami on day three of World Championships

Three Azerbaijani judoka take to tatami on day three of World Championships

Three Azerbaijani judoka will take to the tatami on the third day of the World Judo Championships in Baku.

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