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Central Bank’s hawkish strategy shields Azerbaijan’s non-oil economy

Central Bank’s hawkish strategy shields Azerbaijan’s non-oil economy

The mechanics of this stability are currently being tested by a world in flux. While the national budget was calibrated against a conservative 65-dollar oil benchmark, the geopolitical tremors in the Middle East have propelled crude prices well beyond the 110-dollar threshold.

Nation
Azerbaijan expands European energy push with San Marino talks

Azerbaijan expands European energy push with San Marino talks

Azerbaijan and San Marino have discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in the energy sector, including natural gas and renewable energy projects.

Oil & Gas
Oil markets jolt lower after Trump freezes Project Freedom

Oil markets jolt lower after Trump freezes Project Freedom

Commercial crude oil inventories in the United States have decreased, AzerNEWS reports. According to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), commercial crude oil stocks fell by 2.3 million barrels, reaching a total of...

Business
Azerbaijan nears completion of wind measurements for Kalbajar Power Project

Azerbaijan nears completion of wind measurements for Kalbajar Power Project

Measurement work for the construction of a Wind Power Plant (WPP) in the Kalbajar district is nearing completion, AzerNEWS reports, citing Cavid Abdullayev, director of the State Agency for Renewable Energy Sources under Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Energy.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan facilitates another transit delivery from Russia to Armenia

Azerbaijan facilitates another transit delivery from Russia to Armenia

A new shipment from Russia to Armenia has been delivered via transit through Azerbaijan, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Moscow to restrict mobile internet and SMS services on May 9

Moscow to restrict mobile internet and SMS services on May 9

Mobile internet services in Moscow will face temporary restrictions on May 9, while access to websites included on the “white list” and SMS messaging services will also be unavailable, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Exhibition titled 'Cultural Dialogue: Kazakhstan – Azerbaijan' opens in Baku [PHOTOS]

Exhibition titled 'Cultural Dialogue: Kazakhstan – Azerbaijan' opens in Baku [PHOTOS]

A ceremonial opening of the international exhibition titled "Cultural Dialogue: Kazakhstan – Azerbaijan" has been held in Baku, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Founder of Azerbaijani caricature art that elevated graphic storytelling [PHOTOS]

Founder of Azerbaijani caricature art that elevated graphic storytelling [PHOTOS]

The legacy of Azim Azimzade, regarded as the founder of Azerbaijani caricature art, continues to hold a special place in the country's cultural history. Generations of artists have followed the path he created in satirical graphics and visual storytelling.

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 Army demonstrates high professionalism in EFES-2026 exercise [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Azerbaijan Army demonstrates high professionalism in EFES-2026 exercise [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Pursuant to the plan for the next phase of the exercise, representatives from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Albania, Niger, Nigeria, Romania carried out drills on search operations in caves, shelters, tunnels, and mountaineering training.

Sports
Azerbaijan's U-17 girls boxing team ranks first at Heydar Aliyev Cup 2026

Azerbaijan's U-17 girls boxing team ranks first at Heydar Aliyev Cup 2026

Azerbaijan's U-17 girls boxing team has finished first in the team standings at the Heydar Aliyev Cup 2026 in Baku after winning 17 medals, including three golds, AzerNEWS reports.

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