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A U.S. trade mission arrived in Baku to discuss the Middle Corridor, energy security, and the development of Azerbaijan-U.S. relations. Learn about key negotiations, strengthening trade ties, and projects including natural gas and renewable energy exports to Europe.

SOCAR's STAR refinery is not impacted by new EU sanctions on Russian oil. Learn why its focus on the Turkish market and Lukoil contracts protect it.

SOCAR targets a $3B Italian refinery, but the deal hinges on government conditions. The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan must guarantee long-term oil supplies and job security. Learn about the tender and key competitors.

Economic pressures in Azerbaijan are mounting due to soaring beef prices, rising non-performing loans, and a shrinking workforce. This article analyzes the internal situation, including banking sector strain and declining living standards, alongside an overview of foreign policy with Russia and Armenia. It also covers human rights issues and the cases of prominent activists and opposition figures like Hacı Vəliyev, Elvin Mustafayev, and Əli Kərimli.

The EU has sanctioned the Azerbaijani STAR refinery in Turkey for processing Russian oil, a move aimed at cutting Russia's war funding.

First Deputy Minister of Economy Elnur Aliyev met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Argentina to Azerbaijan...

Discover the key challenges facing Azerbaijan. From agricultural struggles and demographic shifts to economic fluctuations and geopolitical tensions. An in-depth analysis of the social, economic, and political events shaping the country.

Explore Azerbaijan's trade center fires, economic trends, and geopolitical shifts. A detailed analysis of safety, insurance, and changes in demographics and foreign trade.

SOCAR to invest $7 billion in Turkey's petrochemical projects, doubling its presence. This strategic move aims to reduce Turkey's trade deficit and boost macroeconomic stability, with new polyolefin production facilities.

Azerbaijan's economy, social challenges, and geopolitical stance are at a critical juncture. This article analyzes current economic trends (falling oil prices, GDP slowdown), social issues (poverty, declining birth rates, drug use), and foreign relations. Get insights into the latest developments in Azerbaijan's economy, society, and diplomacy.

On August 20, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the foundation laying ceremony of the basalt products...

Azerbaijan's energy interests face challenges: attacks on SOCAR facilities in Ukraine and pipeline issues. Learn how geopolitical conflicts and infrastructure problems impact oil and gas exports. An analysis of the situation, including the contamination of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline and incidents on other routes.

Azerbaijan 2025: economic shifts, social challenges, and geopolitics. Learn about GDP growth, inflation, housing and food prices, and key developments in politics and human rights.

International reserves as of July 31, 2025, according to preliminary data, amounted to $5 billion, according to the website of the...

SOCAR and ExxonMobil sign a cooperation memorandum with Azerbaijani and U.S. officials present. Discover the details of this strategic agreement, which outlines plans for developing the ACG fields and exploring for shale oil. Signed in Washington, this document highlights the strong energy partnership between Azerbaijan and the United States.

AZAL resumes flights to two cities! Starting September 3, 2025, fly Baku-Tabriz twice a week. From September 1, 2025, flights to Tehran are back with four weekly flights. Book your tickets now!

Romania declares a crisis-level state of emergency after a crude oil shipment from Azerbaijan was found to be contaminated with organic chlorides. The incident forced OMV Petrom to reject the oil, disrupting the national supply. This article explores the details of the contamination and its wider impact on other European energy firms, including BP and OMV, and the ongoing investigation into the source of the problem.

As of August 1 this year, the monetary base in Azerbaijan amounted to 21 billion 243 million manats (a decrease of 228.3 million manats...

As of August 1 this year, the foreign exchange reserves of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) amounted to $11 billion 191.2 million (an...

Georgia's Central Bank maintains its 8% refinancing rate amidst global economic uncertainty. Learn how the NBG balances inflation targets with geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices, and U.S. tariff policy. Get insights into Georgia's monetary policy and future economic outlook.