What Azerbaijan Central Bank’s latest rate decision means for future cuts?
The Central Bank of Azerbaijan announced its latest decision on the refinancing rate today, and the main direction of the decision coincided with the forecast we published in Azernews on September 17. More precisely, the Central Bank did not cut the refinancing rate, but lowered the lower bound of the interest rate corridor from 5.5% to 5%. The refinancing rate was kept at 6.5%, while the upper bound of the corridor remained at 7.5%.
Paris hails Ryan pardon as step toward normalization with Baku
France has welcomed Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's decision to pardon French national Martin Ryan, who had been in custody in Azerbaijan since December 2023, describing the move as a step toward normalizing bilateral relations.
SOCAR enters Africa continent with Baleine stake in Côte d'Ivoire
Azerbaijan's state oil company, SOCAR, has moved into Africa's offshore energy scene by picking up a stake in an oil and gas field off the coast of Côte d'Ivoire. The company has finished acquiring a 10% ownership interest in the Baleine oil and gas field development project in the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, after securing all the required approvals and meeting the necessary conditions.
Kazakhstan’s FDI in Azerbaijan reaches $28 million in H1 2026
Kazakhstan’s direct foreign investment in Azerbaijan amounted to $28.024 million in the first six months of 2026. According to the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA), the figure increased by ...
Azerbaijan postpones Armenia meeting citing recent tensions
Azerbaijan has postponed meetings between Armenian and Azerbaijani experts that were scheduled to take place in Armenia as part of the "Bridge of Peace" initiative.
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Farid Shafiyev: Armenians seek to deny history of Caucasian Albania
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Caucasian Albania debate is becoming new battlefield in South Caucasus [OPINION]
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Armenia says it wants peace, so why are its politicians still glorifying Qarabagh’s war?
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Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and long shadow of Armenian revanchism [ANALYSIS]
OYAK eyes strategic energy partnership with global energy giant
Murat Yalçıntaş, General Manager of the Turkish Armed Forces Assistance Fund (OYAK), met with economy journalists at a press conference in Istanbul yesterday.
Beyond Racing: What Formula 1 fans can expect at 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix [PHOTOS]
The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix will bring a variety of entertainment to Baku alongside the action on the track, as Formula 1 celebrates its 10th anniversary in the Azerbaijani capital.
National Library hosts event marking Professor Gulnaz Abdullazade's anniversary [PHOTOS]
An event dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Gulnaz Abdullazade, Vice-Rector for Scientific Research and Creative Activities at the Baku Music Academy, composer, musicologist, philosopher, Doctor of Philosophy and professor, has been held at the Azerbaijan National Library.
Baku, Sofia review strategic partnership agenda in New York [PHOTOS]
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
Baku City Circuit awaits another high-speed Formula 1 weekend
Formula 1 returns to Baku this week as the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix gets underway on the city's famous street circuit.
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OYAK eyes strategic energy partnership with global energy giant
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Baku City Circuit awaits another high-speed Formula 1 weekend
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Kazakhstan’s FDI in Azerbaijan reaches $28 million in H1 2026
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Paris hails Ryan pardon as step toward normalization with Baku
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Oscar Piastri targets better result at Azerbaijan Grand Prix
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Board of Peace set to present $2.5B Gaza plan
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President Ilham Aliyev sends letter to Vice President of United Arab Emirates
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National Library hosts event marking Professor Gulnaz Abdullazade's anniversary [PHOTOS]
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Iran praises Azerbaijan’s efforts to protect Caspian Sea environment
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George Russell expects strong Mercedes performance in Baku
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Peskov: Zelensky could visit Moscow if he wants peace talks
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China maintains access for Iranian airlines despite US sanctions
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Isack Hadjar ready for return at Azerbaijan Grand Prix
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Syrian leader reaffirms UN mandate on Golan Heights as he says it's not 'up for debate'
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Charles Leclerc eyes strong qualifying result at Azerbaijan Grand Prix
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Putin ready for new meeting with Trump, Kremlin says
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Armenian FM Mirzoyan to represent government in TRIPP agreement debate
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Azerbaijan embassy in Iran assists citizens stranded by flight cancellations
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Azerbaijan, IEC explore cooperation on energy transition
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What Azerbaijan Central Bank’s latest rate decision means for future cuts?
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Azerbaijan’s urea exports fall as global fertilizer prices surge
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Azerbaijan postpones Armenia meeting citing recent tensions
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Araghchi slams France's Iran stance in talks with Barrot
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Icherisheher launches Community Center for residents [PHOTOS]
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ADB raises Azerbaijan inflation forecast for 2026 and 2027
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National dancer's clip wins prestigious award in Greece [PHOTOS]
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France says European troops could be deployed in Ukraine
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President Ilham Aliyev received newly appointed Ambassador of Sweden to Azerbaijan [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Gold slips, silver rises amid shifting rate expectations
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Spain plans to halt Russian LNG imports from 2027
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Baghdad, Muscat airports to halt flights from Iran
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President Ilham Aliyev signs order pardoning sentenced persons
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EPP delegation to visit Armenia amid Yerevan’s closer ties with EU
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Beyond Racing: What Formula 1 fans can expect at 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix [PHOTOS]
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Yeni Gala Concert Complex opens as part of Uzeyir Hajibayli Int'l Music Festival [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan pardons French citizen Martin Ryan convicted of espionage
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President Ilham Aliyev received newly appointed ambassador of Estonia to Azerbaijan [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Azerbaijan, Czech Republic discuss expanding economic cooperation
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State Program for development of mining and metallurgy industry for 2027–2030 approved – ORDER
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Pakistan Public Works Minister Fazal Shakoor Khan reportedly abducted [VIDEO]
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President Ilham Aliyev sends congratulatory letter to King of Saudi Arabia
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Azerbaijan's medal tally reaches nine at Sarajevo Veterans Judo Worlds [PHOTOS]
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Approximate start dates announced for Azerbaijan Volleyball Championships [PHOTOS]
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Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan to visit Turkmenistan
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Baku, Sofia review strategic partnership agenda in New York [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan discusses phased plan for hydrogen sector development [PHOTOS]
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Baku’s tenth race: what to expect from 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix [PHOTOS]
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Trump urges countries to withdraw from International Criminal Court
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Azerbaijan’s FM Jeyhun Bayramov attends Trump-hosted reception
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US, Japan and South Korea seek North Korea’s denuclearization
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SOCAR enters Africa continent with Baleine stake in Côte d'Ivoire
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Scientists uncovered Mars’ complex water history
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Fuel costs continue to rise across EU
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Lithuania backs constitutional changes on foreign military presence
22 September 22:47 -
Polish companies eye opportunities as Azerbaijan builds digital trade route
22 September 22:45 -
Israel issues orders targeting 339 dunams of Palestinian land in West Bank
22 September 22:19 -
Trump says there are two options for ending Russia-Ukraine war
22 September 22:05 -
Azerbaijan, Djibouti eye broader economic ties as Middle East security takes centre stage [PHOTOS]
22 September 21:51 -
Kazakhstan tightens transport and inspection rules
22 September 21:45 -
Katz to 'depopulate Gaza City' if Israelis kidnapped
22 September 21:16 -
Mexico restrict phone use in schools
22 September 20:42 -
Hegseth draws criticism for Bible-inspired military recruitment tour
22 September 20:11 -
Young talents highlight significance of Fidan Hajiyeva Int'l Opera Festival [PHOTOS]
22 September 20:00 -
G7 raises alarm over Houthi attacks in Red Sea
22 September 19:36 -
Azerbaijan rejects Tskhinvali ‘presidential elections’ and their results
22 September 19:21 -
New US sanctions disrupt Iranian airlines’ flights to Azerbaijan
22 September 19:13 -
Rubio expected to meet Lavrov on Wednesday
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Gold falls on COMEX as inflation expectations weigh
22 September 18:47 -
Azerbaijan’s fruit and vegetable exports reach $637 million in January-August
22 September 18:31 -
President Aliyev puts Azerbaijan’s mineral wealth at Centre of new industrial push
22 September 18:26 -
Israel FA hits back at Ireland coach over genocide comments
22 September 18:13 -
Azerbaijan targets higher metal output amid rising global demand
22 September 17:55 -
Iraq plans to take control of nearly 6 million weapons from armed groups
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Azerbaijan boosts oil exports to Bulgaria more than fourfold
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Spectacular concert held to mark Khojavand City Day [PHOTOS]
22 September 17:02 -
Azerbaijan exports nearly $1.5 billion worth of gas to Turkiye in 7 months
22 September 16:43 -
Türkiye, US sign agreement on next-generation nuclear technologies
22 September 16:25 -
Armed group seizes Libya oil pipeline
22 September 16:10 -
Global oil and gas discoveries hit lowest level in 45 years
22 September 15:53 -
Germany’s AfD partners with Italian right-wing party Future Nazionale
22 September 15:44 -
Azerbaijani teams set for next matches at World Chess Olympiad
22 September 15:32 -
US proposes $5 billion fund to rebuild Middle East energy infrastructure
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Acrobatic gymnasts stand out at World Championships in Pesaro [PHOTOS]
22 September 14:58 -
UN to launch project aimed at protecting Caspian Sea
22 September 14:40 -
US lawmaker supports Turkiye’s return to F-35 production program
22 September 14:34 -
Russian Ambassador to Armenia Kopyrkin could leave post in 2027
22 September 14:29 -
Number of referees for Baku World Judo Championships announced
22 September 14:16 -
President: Today we have substantial reserve generating capacities
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Azerbaijan’s crude oil exports to Tunisia rise 2.3-fold
22 September 14:01 -
Boxing team claims three medals in Kazakhstan [PHOTOS]
22 September 13:54 -
President Ilham Aliyev: The new program reflects our agenda on the socio-economic development of regions
22 September 13:52 -
Trump-Xi summit puts AI, trade, rare earths at centre of new US-China contest [ANALYSIS]
22 September 13:42 -
Iraq to disarm armed groups by 2027, PM says
22 September 13:20 -
China’s Communist Party to hold key plenum in Beijing
22 September 13:14 -
President Ilham Aliyev addresses participants of 4th Baku Security Forum
22 September 13:04 -
Azerbaijani Cinema Day held in French capital [PHOTOS]
22 September 13:00 -
US threatens to shut down Iranian airlines by tomorrow [VIDEO]
22 September 12:48 -
Pashinyan claims Armenian Church occupied by Karekin II
22 September 12:37 -
France ready to help secure Saudi energy infrastructure
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Agdam–Khankendi railway project reaches 48% construction completion
22 September 12:15