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What Azerbaijan’s banking boom says about economy

What Azerbaijan’s banking boom says about economy

The recent financial figures released by the Central Bank of Azerbaijan for the first seven months of 2026 present a compelling narrative of resilience, expansion, and structural vitality within the domestic banking sector. Over this period, commercial banks generated ₼1.307 billion ($0.76 billion) in operating profit, registering a robust 25.8% increase compared to the corresponding period in 2025.

Nation
Heydar Aliyev Foundation holds special event for children in need of care [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Heydar Aliyev Foundation holds special event for children in need of care [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

An entertainment event for children in need of special care was held on August 26 at the initiative of Mehriban Aliyeva, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.

Oil & Gas
bp completes Central Azeri platform maintenance ahead of schedule

bp completes Central Azeri platform maintenance ahead of schedule

bp as operator of the Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli (ACG) field development project advises that the planned maintenance programme (turnaround - TAR) on the Central Azeri platform, which started on 19 August and was planned for 11 days, has now been fully completed ahead of schedule.

Business
Azerbaijan-Baltic trade totals $40.4 million in 2026

Azerbaijan-Baltic trade totals $40.4 million in 2026

Azerbaijan’s trade turnover with the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) amounted to $40.44 million in January-July this year.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia at a fork in the road: West or Moscow?

Armenia at a fork in the road: West or Moscow?

Armenia’s internal political scene is once again dominated by serious scandal, infighting and confrontation. At the centre of the latest turmoil are members of the former ruling establishment, most notably Robert Kocharyan and Serzh Sargsyan, both of whom have been closely associated with Russia and have reportedly been detained by law enforcement authorities.

World
Türkiye-Pakistan-Saudi Mecca Pact could reshape regional power balance

Türkiye-Pakistan-Saudi Mecca Pact could reshape regional power balance

I place considerable emphasis on the geopolitics of the triangle because it is the most concrete indication that the theoretical framework concerning the region’s future and scope has moved beyond theory and been translated into practice.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Mugham art: Living tradition carried through centuries

Mugham art: Living tradition carried through centuries

There are sounds that belong to a particular place, and there are sounds that seem to belong to humanity itself. Azerbaijani mugham is one of them. Deeply rooted in the country's history, it carries the emotions, memories and worldview of generations, passing from one voice to another without losing its character.

Culture
SALAM Int'l Youth Film Festival opens in Baku [PHOTOS]

SALAM Int'l Youth Film Festival opens in Baku [PHOTOS]

The opening ceremony of the fifth SALAM International Youth Film Festival was held at the Nizami Cinema Center.

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
Silk Road Finance and Technology Forum enters second day in Tashkent

Silk Road Finance and Technology Forum enters second day in Tashkent

The second day of the Silk Road Finance and Technology Forum has begun in Tashkent, focusing on the practical application of digital currencies across the Greater Silk Road region, the development of cross-border fintech corridors and efforts to strengthen investment cooperation.

Sports
Men's boxing team to attend training camp in Georgia

Men's boxing team to attend training camp in Georgia

Azerbaijan's men's national boxing team will hold a training camp in Tskaltubo, Georgia, as part of preparations for the upcoming European Championships in Bulgaria.

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