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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Azerbaijan set to hold rates as global oil shock clouds outlook

Azerbaijan set to hold rates as global oil shock clouds outlook

Azerbaijan's Central Bank says that the next decision on the parameters of the interest rate corridor will be based on the direction of both forecasted and actual inflation, as well as updated results of macroeconomic analyses.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev receives Secretary General of Inter-Parliamentary Union [PHOTOS]

President Ilham Aliyev receives Secretary General of Inter-Parliamentary Union [PHOTOS]

On May 5, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Martin Chungong, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Global oil prices fall amid market uncertainty

Global oil prices fall amid market uncertainty

Oil prices declined in global markets as traders reacted to shifting supply-demand dynamics and broader economic concerns.

Business
Baku, Ankara push for closer commercial links with new investment focus

Baku, Ankara push for closer commercial links with new investment focus

During the meeting, both sides highlighted the progress in economic relations between Azerbaijan and Türkiye and discussed the potential for further expanding mutual trade and investment cooperation.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
EU, Armenia back peace efforts with Azerbaijan, stress agreement signing

EU, Armenia back peace efforts with Azerbaijan, stress agreement signing

The European Union and Armenia have expressed strong support for advancing peace efforts with Azerbaijan, including the signing and ratification of a comprehensive peace agreement, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Belarus rejects Armenia speaker’s comparison over Russia ties

Belarus rejects Armenia speaker’s comparison over Russia ties

In an official statement, Minsk described Simonyan’s remarks as "nothing more than pre-election populism and a desperate attempt to distract his own electorate from the country’s severe internal problems."

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 'Our History Living in Stitches' fascinates viewers [PHOTOS]

Exhibition 'Our History Living in Stitches' fascinates viewers [PHOTOS]

An exhibition titled "Our History Living in Stitches" has been held at the Azerbaijan National Art Museum, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Leyla Aliyeva attends 'In Footsteps of Azerbaijan's Nature' exhibition opening [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva attends 'In Footsteps of Azerbaijan's Nature' exhibition opening [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head of the IDEA Public Union, has attended the opening ceremony of the exhibition titled "In the Footsteps of Azerbaijan's nature", AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Events
Azerbaijan Special Forces complete training session for reservists [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Special Forces complete training session for reservists [PHOTOS]

In accordance with the plan, the reservists participated in fire, tactical, drill, physical, and socio-political training classes, as well as theoretical and practical classes in various specialties, along with educational discussions on patriotism.

Sports
Azerbaijan Chess Federation enhances youth training program [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Chess Federation enhances youth training program [PHOTOS]

The leadership of the Azerbaijan Chess Federation (ACF) held a meeting with the parents of chess players representing the national youth and junior teams, AzerNEWS reports.

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