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Central Bank of Azerbaijan sets course for price stability and sustainable growth

Central Bank of Azerbaijan sets course for price stability and sustainable growth

In a move that blends caution with forward-looking policy, Azerbaijan’s Central Bank announced its priorities for 2026 monetary policy, reaffirming its commitment to keeping inflation on target and supporting the broader economic strategy. As the new year dawns, the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan (CBA) presented a comprehensive monetary policy strategy aimed at ensuring the stability of the country's macro-economy, in line with the “Strategy of Socio-Economic Development of the Republic of Azerbaijan for the years 2022-2026.”

Nation
Azerbaijani NGO's appeal to President Trump on upholding law, order and vision of Trump corridor

Azerbaijani NGO's appeal to President Trump on upholding law, order and vision of Trump corridor

A group of Azerbaijani civil society organisations has issued an open letter to US President Donald Trump calling for the upholding of law and order and support for the vision of the Trump Corridor for international peace and prosperity.

Oil & Gas
Turkish company signs contract for Shah Deniz compression platform project

Turkish company signs contract for Shah Deniz compression platform project

Turkish company Hareket Project Transportation (HPT) has signed a contract worth 11 million US dollars to provide engineering, transportation and crane services for the construction of the Shah Deniz Compression (SHDC) platform, Azernews reports.

Business
Azercell launches “The Future Starts With You - Learn, Grow, Share” social initiative

Azercell launches “The Future Starts With You - Learn, Grow, Share” social initiative

Azercell Telecom LLC, Azerbaijan’s leading mobile operator, has launched a new social initiative titled “The Future Starts With You – Learn, Grow, Share,” aimed at supporting the holistic development and social integration of children from vulnerable segments of society.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Nikol Pashinyan hopes for exports from Armenia to Azerbaijan soon

Nikol Pashinyan hopes for exports from Armenia to Azerbaijan soon

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed hope that goods will soon be exported from Armenia to Azerbaijan, Azernews reports, citing foreign media.

Armenian Aggression
Azerbaijan reveals statistics on mines neutralised in liberated territories

Azerbaijan reveals statistics on mines neutralised in liberated territories

More than 56,000 mines have been neutralized in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories over the past five years, reflecting the scale and intensity of post-conflict demining efforts across the region, Azernews reports.

World
VP Yılmaz highlights economic, security, climate agenda amid regional cooperation move

VP Yılmaz highlights economic, security, climate agenda amid regional cooperation move

Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz, who arrived in Baku to attend the opening of the 12th Session of the Turkiye–Azerbaijan Joint Economic Commission (JEC) and the 2nd Turkiye–Azerbaijan Investment Forum, met with members of the press following his official engagements in the Azerbaijani capital.

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
Baku lights up for holiday season with festive fairs and attractions [PHOTOS]

Baku lights up for holiday season with festive fairs and attractions [PHOTOS]

As the New Year approaches, Baku is once again embracing the festive spirit with a mix of traditional and modern holiday fairs, seasonal installations and family‑friendly activities across key city locations.

Culture
Irevan State Azerbaijan Drama Theatre opens after renovation [PHOTOS]

Irevan State Azerbaijan Drama Theatre opens after renovation [PHOTOS]

The Irevan State Azerbaijan Drama Theatre, extensively renovated and reconstructed under the presidential decree, has been officially inaugurated in Baku with a grand opening ceremony, Azernews reports.

Events
Qarabağ FC to get signature apparel collection [EXCLUSIVE]

Qarabağ FC to get signature apparel collection [EXCLUSIVE]

Speaking exclusively to Azernews, Gökçe Gürpınar, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Les Benjamins, said the agreement covers the preparation of a special apparel collection for the Qarabağ Football Club.

Sports
Combat jiu-jitsu competition held to mark 5th anniversary of victory [PHOTOS]

Combat jiu-jitsu competition held to mark 5th anniversary of victory [PHOTOS]

A combat jiu-jitsu competition has taken place at the Sports Society of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Azernews reports. It was dedicated to the 5th anniversary of the Victory achieved in the 44-day Patriotic War.

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