What $2 billion in Central Bank FX purchases says about manat
The latest statements from the Central Bank of Azerbaijan provide an important insight into the country's monetary policy and offer investors a clearer picture of where the manat is likely headed in the coming months. While many market participants continue to speculate about possible changes to the exchange rate, the available data suggest that the Central Bank remains firmly committed to preserving currency stability as part of its broader strategy to contain inflation.
Mine clearance worker injured in explosion in Azerbaijan's Khojavend district
An employee involved in humanitarian mine clearance operations was injured in an anti-personnel mine explosion in Azerbaijan's liberated Khojavend district on August 2, the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) said, AzerrNEWS reports.
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Azerbaijan’s Gabala Music Festival welcomes leading pianists from Austria and Vietnam [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev's social media accounts shared post on passing of People’s Poet Nariman Hasanzada [PHOTO]
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Why Azerbaijan's inflation outlook points to interest rate stability [ANALYSIS]
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First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva shared post on passing of People’s Poet Nariman Hasanzada
South Caucasus Pipeline transports 130 bcm of gas during SOCAR's five-year operational period
A total of 130.4 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas has been transported through the Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum South Caucasus Pipeline (SCP) between August 1, 2021, and August 1, 2026, the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) announced, AzerNEWS reports.
Karabakh, East Zangezur attract investment with tax incentives, says presidential representative
Tax and customs incentives, special financial mechanisms, and broad state support are helping attract investment and accelerate economic development in Azerbaijan's Karabakh and East Zangezur regions, according to Vahid Hajiyev, the President's Special Representative in the Jabrayil, Gubadli and Zangilan districts, AzerNEWS reports.
Rubinyan says Türkiye normalization is 'very close' as Azerbaijan talks advance
Ruben Rubinyan, candidate for Speaker of the National Assembly, has expressed confidence that the full normalisation of relations between Armenia and Türkiye is only a matter of time and is now very close, AzerNEWS reports via Armenpress.
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Appellate court panel retires to deliberate on appeals of Armenian citizens [PHOTOS]
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Baku appeals court continues hearings on appeals by Armenian defendants [PHOTOS]
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One year after Washington breakthrough - Why peace still out of reach?
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Baku Court of Appeal continues hearings in appeals by Armenian war criminals [PHOTOS]
Freed Ukrainian POW alleges captives were used as forced labour in Chechnya
A Ukrainian soldier released in a prisoner exchange has alleged that Ukrainian prisoners of war held in Chechnya were forced to work without pay on construction projects linked to associates of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, AzerNEWS reports.
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Dream Fest 2026 artists praise Azerbaijan's hospitality and culture [PHOTOS]
Dream Fest 2026 once again brought together world-famous singers, musicians and performers from different countries at Sea Breeze, AzerNEWS reports.
"Step" brings Azerbaijan's landmine tragedy to international audience
An Azerbaijani documentary highlighting the human impact of landmines has been selected for screening at an international film festival in India, AzerNEWS reports.
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Azerbaijan Cultural Center in Uzbekistan marks Alphabet and Language Day [PHOTOS]
An event marking August 1 – Azerbaijani Alphabet and Language Day was held at the Heydar Aliyev Azerbaijan Cultural Center, operating under the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Uzbekistan.
UEFA declares loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has announced that it no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
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Rubinyan says Türkiye normalization is 'very close' as Azerbaijan talks advance
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Freed Ukrainian POW alleges captives were used as forced labour in Chechnya
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Death toll in Ceuta migrant crisis climbs to 94
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Mine clearance worker injured in explosion in Azerbaijan's Khojavend district
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Kirkuk's move to join Turkic municipalities union sparks political debate in Iraq
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Armenia's new parliament opened amid row over Catholicos' absence, opposition boycott [VIDEO]
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US-Iran talks said to be close to restarting
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Iraq plans to double oil exports via Türkiye's Ceyhan port to 1.5 mln bpd
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Araghchi said to have agreed to reopen Hormuz
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Another Wildberries facility hit in Ukraine drone attack
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Karabakh, East Zangezur attract investment with tax incentives, says presidential representative
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Israel kills two Hamas commanders over weekend
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"Step" brings Azerbaijan's landmine tragedy to international audience
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South Caucasus Pipeline transports 130 bcm of gas during SOCAR's five-year operational period
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Trump agreed to cancel Iran attack if deal made
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Azerbaijan’s Gabala Music Festival welcomes leading pianists from Austria and Vietnam [PHOTOS]
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What $2 billion in Central Bank FX purchases says about manat
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks UAE support for Black Sea security
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Moscow restaurant blast kills three as gas equipment failure suspected
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UEFA declares loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino
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President Ilham Aliyev's social media accounts shared post on passing of People’s Poet Nariman Hasanzada [PHOTO]
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At least three killed in explosion near cafe in Russia’s Moscow
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Historic WWII "ghost bridge" resurfaces as Danube water levels plunge
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U.S. tightens visa rules with permanent bond program
1 August 22:10 -
Ankara, Baghdad reach new agreement on Iraq-Türkiye oil pipeline
1 August 21:35 -
France detains 328 suspects amid nationwide wildfire investigations
1 August 21:02 -
Spain builds sea barrier in Ceuta to prevent illegal migrant crossings
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Geopolitical turmoil pushes global oil prices to new highs
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Hungary holds emergency meeting over heatwave risks
1 August 19:35 -
Iran, Oman discuss joint mechanism for Strait of Hormuz navigation
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Azerbaijan wins silver at European Rowing Championships [PHOTOS]
1 August 18:41 -
Kazakhstan denies reports of full Caspian Pipeline Consortium shutdown
1 August 18:15 -
Why Azerbaijan's inflation outlook points to interest rate stability [ANALYSIS]
1 August 17:43 -
Elon Musk warns of population crisis across Western countries
1 August 17:18 -
Azerbaijan Cultural Center in Uzbekistan marks Alphabet and Language Day [PHOTOS]
1 August 16:49 -
U.S. advises Americans to depart the Middle East
1 August 16:22 -
Azerbaijan pays tribute to People's Poet Nariman Hasanzade
1 August 15:55 -
Türkiye captures FETÖ suspect wanted over President Erdoğan assassination attempt
1 August 15:24 -
First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva shared post on passing of People’s Poet Nariman Hasanzada
1 August 14:57 -
Azerbaijan marks Alphabet and Language Day
1 August 14:40 -
Pentagon seeks $18.2B to replenish interceptor missile stockpiles
1 August 14:11 -
UK ambassador congratulates Azerbaijan on Azerbaijani Language Day [VIDEO]
1 August 13:45 -
Latvia temporarily closes border with Belarus over technical issues
1 August 13:12 -
Azerbaijan lifts visa requirement for tourists from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Singapore
1 August 12:45 -
Iran outlines response plan amid reports of possible US-Israeli strikes
1 August 12:17 -
President Ilham Aliyev sends congratulatory letter to President of Swiss Confederation
1 August 11:58 -
Azeri Light crude climbs above $101 per barrel
1 August 11:51 -
Oil tanker struck near Oman's coast in Strait of Hormuz
1 August 11:23 -
Earthquake hits Azerbaijan's Lerik district
1 August 10:55 -
Azerbaijan, Türkiye agree to accelerate key regional energy corridor projects [PHOTOS]
1 August 10:28 -
Kazakhstan launches first fertilizer shipment to UK via Middle Corridor
1 August 10:02 -
President Ilham Aliyev's social media accounts shared post on Azerbaijani Alphabet and Azerbaijani Language Day [PHOTO]
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Finnish minister accuses Spain of failing to protect Schengen border
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Azerbaijan's new alliance with Kyrgyzstan marks rise of Central Asian Caspian region
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U.S. remains focused on victory, Trump says
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President Ilham Aliyev's social media accounts shares video about his visit to Kyrgyzstan [VIDEO]
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Egypt phases out camel and horse rides at Giza Pyramids amid animal welfare concerns
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Nepal curfew widens to fourth district as communal tensions spread
31 July 23:01 -
German unemployment at 6.4% in July
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Medvedev: Russia must actively fight sanctions
31 July 22:00 -
Armenia launches criminal case over death threats against PM Pashinyan's wife
31 July 21:28 -
Musk denies Tesla eyeing sale of China unit
31 July 20:56 -
President Ilham Aliyev concludes state visit to Kyrgyzstan [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
31 July 20:42 -
Appellate court panel retires to deliberate on appeals of Armenian citizens [PHOTOS]
31 July 20:40 -
FIFA senior advisor resigns over investment plan
31 July 20:25 -
Palestinians injured in Israeli settler incursion
31 July 19:57 -
Baku-Bishkek build stronger Turkic axis for changing Eurasia
31 July 19:29 -
Poland summons Russian ambassador following missile incursion
31 July 18:52 -
IRGC claims action against two oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
31 July 18:16 -
Trump says Iran war is 'going well'
31 July 17:54 -
First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva visited “Altyn Balalyk” Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cholpon-Ata [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
31 July 17:47 -
Azerbaijan, Iran discuss synchronized border crossings, digital customs data exchange
31 July 17:37 -
Azerbaijan outlines achievements in cultural heritage protection [PHOTOS]
31 July 17:16 -
US, Israel discuss land blockade on Iran
31 July 16:55 -
Azerbaijan Special Forces conclude 'Zulfiqar 2026' joint exercise in Jordan [PHOTOS]
31 July 16:43 -
Azerbaijani hazelnut exporter sharply increases foreign exchange earnings with rising prices
31 July 16:28 -
Culture Minister praises Tofig Bakikhanov's outstanding contribution to music [PHOTOS]
31 July 16:08 -
Saudi Arabia launches multinational maritime coalition to protect Red Sea shipping routes
31 July 15:46 -
CBA raises Azerbaijan’s inflation forecast for 2026 and 2027 amid external price pressures
31 July 15:25 -
Baku Resort & Spa Hotel inaugurated on shores of Issyk-Kul Lake [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
31 July 15:20 -
Germany to build Israel’s new submarines as first Dakar-Class vessel set for 2030s delivery
31 July 15:00 -
Dream Fest 2026 artists praise Azerbaijan's hospitality and culture [PHOTOS]
31 July 14:39 -
British-Azerbaijani man arrested in Cyprus over alleged espionage for Iran’s IRGC
31 July 14:23 -
Azerbaijan imports more than 640 tons of frozen mackerel in five months
31 July 14:01 -
Freestyle wrestlers to take mat at U-17 World Championships in Baku
31 July 13:40 -
Gold slips as markets await Fed rate decision
31 July 13:24 -
ANAS, ICESCO Baku Office to sign cooperation memorandum [PHOTOS]
31 July 13:03 -
Azerbaijan's digital Silk Way moves forward as Trans-Caspian cable installation begins
31 July 12:41 -
Armenia's Catholicos Karekin II to stand trial in historic first over bishop dismissal
31 July 12:22 -
President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan will expand cooperation with Central Asian countries
31 July 12:18 -
CBA sees no grounds for manat devaluation, vows to maintain fixed exchange rate
31 July 12:03 -
Informal Meeting of Heads of State of Azerbaijan and Central Asian countries held in Cholpon-Ata [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
31 July 11:54 -
Satellite images reveal two suspected oil spills near Russia's Caspian coast
31 July 11:45 -
Karabakh University announces minimum admission scores for 2026/2027 [PHOTO]
31 July 11:39 -
UEFA warns of FIFA boycott if World Cup rights sold to private investors
31 July 11:28 -
State banquet held in honor of President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva in Cholpon-Ata [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
31 July 11:17 -
Drones strike Russia's Wildberries logistics hub
31 July 11:06 -
Azeri Light crude climbs to $98.58 per barrel
31 July 10:44 -
SOCAR reviews TANAP, Türkiye operations at board meetings
31 July 10:23 -
Zhaparov: Signing of treaty on allied relations marks new stage in Kyrgyz-Azerbaijani cooperation
31 July 10:05