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Azerbaijan’s ABB targets Central Asia with strategic Uzbekistan move

Azerbaijan’s ABB targets Central Asia with strategic Uzbekistan move

The strategic pivot of Azerbaijan’s largest financial institution, the International Bank of Azerbaijan (ABB), toward the Uzbek market marks a watershed moment in the South Caucasus financial landscape. For decades, the regional banking sector has largely been characterized by inward-looking strategies, focusing on domestic stability and local market share.

Nation
Dozens of seals found dead along Caspian Sea's coast

Dozens of seals found dead along Caspian Sea's coast

The carcasses of 97 Caspian seals, listed in the Red Book, have been discovered along the shores of the Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan’s Tupkaragan district of the Mangystau region, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Baku–Supsa pipeline carried 738 million barrels since operations began

Baku–Supsa pipeline carried 738 million barrels since operations began

A total of 738 million barrels of oil have been transported via the Baku–Supsa Pipeline as of April 1 this year, according to the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Sugar exports surge nearly fivefold in early 2026

Sugar exports surge nearly fivefold in early 2026

In January–March 2026, Azerbaijan exported 42,512.15 tons of sugar, marking a nearly fivefold increase compared to the same period last year, AzerNEWS reports. According to the State Customs Committee, the value of sugar exports reached $27.9 million during the first three months of 2026, which is...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan, Armenia parliamentary speakers meet on sidelines of IPU assembly in Istanbul [VIDEO]

Azerbaijan, Armenia parliamentary speakers meet on sidelines of IPU assembly in Istanbul [VIDEO]

azerbaijan and armenia parliamentary speakers meet on sidelines of ipu assembly in istanbul

World
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire

Passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz has been declared fully open for the remaining period of the ceasefire in Lebanon.

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
Exhibition 'Spring Colors' to open at Khatai Arts Center

Exhibition 'Spring Colors' to open at Khatai Arts Center

Khatai Arts Center will open an art exhibition titled "Spring Colors" on April 20 and 21 at 12:00 and 16:00, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Maryam Gafurova: Int'l Carpet Festival 2026 to strengthen cultural dialogue between countries

Maryam Gafurova: Int'l Carpet Festival 2026 to strengthen cultural dialogue between countries

From May 1 to 3, 2026, Baku will host the second International Carpet Forum, organized with the support of Azerkhalcha OJSC and the Icherisheher State Historical-Architectural Reserve Administration, and backed by the Ministry of Economy and AZPROMO (Export and Investment Promotion Agency), AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Events
Defense Ministry leadership visits servicemen in liberated territories [PHOTOS]

Defense Ministry leadership visits servicemen in liberated territories [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry leadership met with servicemen in the liberated territories, inquired about their welfare and provision, and reviewed the socio-living conditions established in the military unit, AzerNEWS reports via Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defense.

Sports
UEFA Women's EURO: Azerbaijani team concludes qualifying campaign

UEFA Women's EURO: Azerbaijani team concludes qualifying campaign

Azerbaijan's under-19 women's national football team has played its third and final match in the qualifying round of the UEFA European Championship, AzerNEWS reports.

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