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How Azerbaijan plans to digitise its livestock economy

How Azerbaijan plans to digitise its livestock economy

The sensory overload of a traditional livestock market is a familiar staple of rural life across many developing agrarian economies. For generations, these bustling, chaotic environments have served as the primary hubs for farmers looking to buy or sell cattle and sheep. However, behind the vibrant local color lies a stark reality characterized by deep structural inefficiencies, volatile visual-based pricing, and severe bio-security vulnerabilities.

Nation
Azerbaijan's AI ambitions are becoming national policy [Op-Ed]

Azerbaijan's AI ambitions are becoming national policy [Op-Ed]

It is no secret that since 2020 the world we have lived in has not developed in the same way as before. One of the defining characteristics of the new global order is the accelerating trend of digitalization. Ensuring our country's preparedness for this global challenge has long been a priority on the state's agenda, even before the current period, and the government had already been taking consistent steps in this direction.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light crude prices rise on global market

Azeri Light crude prices rise on global market

The price of a barrel of Azeri Light crude on a CIF basis at Italy's Augusta port rose by ...

Business
Government leaders focus on responsible AI adoption in public administration [PHOTOS]

Government leaders focus on responsible AI adoption in public administration [PHOTOS]

The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport has organized a practical seminar on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in public administration as part of the implementation of the "Action Plan for Accelerating Digital Development in the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2026–2028", AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia's constitutional reform remains a priority, says Pashinyan

Armenia's constitutional reform remains a priority, says Pashinyan

The adoption of a new Constitution remains a key priority for Armenia's ruling Civil Contract party, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in a message marking the country's Constitution Day, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Naftogaz reports renewed Russian attacks on energy infrastructure

Naftogaz reports renewed Russian attacks on energy infrastructure

Russian forces have been targeting Naftogaz's gas production facilities in Ukraine's Poltava, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions for a second consecutive day, the state-owned energy company said, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Archaeologists discover rare Indian gold rings dating back 2,000 years

Archaeologists discover rare Indian gold rings dating back 2,000 years

The rings were discovered at the Don Yai Thong archaeological site in Ban Lat district while researchers were examining ancient human remains and artifacts.

Culture
National History Museum opens exhibition on landmark First Turkological Congress [PHOTOS]

National History Museum opens exhibition on landmark First Turkological Congress [PHOTOS]

An opening ceremony has been held at the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan for the exhibition titled "Baku. 1926: Language, Thought, Unity," dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the First Turkological Congress, AzerNEWS reports.

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
Azerbaijan concludes training session for reservists [VIDEO]

Azerbaijan concludes training session for reservists [VIDEO]

Pursuant to the training plan for 2026, the next training session held with a group of reservists in one of the military units of the Combined Arms Army within the framework of joint actions with the State Service for Mobilization and Conscription ended.

Sports
Messi breaks Maradona's World Cup assist record

Messi breaks Maradona's World Cup assist record

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has become the player with the most assists in FIFA World Cup history.

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