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Azerbaijan ramps up industrial investment in landmark 2026 budget

Azerbaijan ramps up industrial investment in landmark 2026 budget

More than 17.1 billion manat, or over 41% of all government spending, is directed toward social expenditures. In practical terms, this means that nearly half of every manat spent next year will support social protection, pensions, welfare programs, and services that directly affect household livelihoods. This level of investment reflects a long-term upward trend. Social spending has more than doubled over the past seven years, rising from 7.8 billion manat to over 17 billion. The government’s approach illustrates a fundamental recognition: social stability and human capital are becoming the main levers of economic resilience at a time when Azerbaijan is reducing its reliance on hydrocarbon revenues.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev addresses participants of D-8 Media Forum

President Ilham Aliyev addresses participants of D-8 Media Forum

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has addressed the participants of D-8 Media Forum on Fostering Dialogue, Collaboration, and Regional Cohesion, Azernews reports.

Oil & Gas
Baku, Tel Aviv mull deeper energy and water sector ties [PHOTOS]

Baku, Tel Aviv mull deeper energy and water sector ties [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan and Israel have held discussions on deepening their cooperation in the oil and gas sector, Azernews reports, citing a post shared by Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy, Mikayil Jabbarov, on his account on X.

Business
German factories face lower production prices in October

German factories face lower production prices in October

Annual producer price inflation in Germany fell by 1.8% in October, according to data released Thursday by the country's statistical office, Destatis. On a monthly basis, the Producer Price Index (PPI) inched up 0.1%, Azernews reports, citing foreign media.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Language becomes next battleground as peace approaches in S Caucasus

Language becomes next battleground as peace approaches in S Caucasus

As Azerbaijan and Armenia move closer to a peace agreement, and as current and "potential" issues are raised, it is not surprising that some parties with no interest in peace will try to sabotage it. This conflict, which has lasted for years, has always had two sides: those who want some form of peace, and the "fascist" ideologues who oppose peace, seek eternal hostility, and hope for war. This time, the issue came from a rather interesting and amusing issue.

Armenian Aggression
Victim testimonies heard as trial of Ruben Vardanyan continues in Baku Military Court [PHOTOS]

Victim testimonies heard as trial of Ruben Vardanyan continues in Baku Military Court [PHOTOS]

The trial of Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan, accused under articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan related to crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, financing of terrorism and other serious crimes, continued on 20 November.

World
Messi is Barcelona's greatest player

Messi is Barcelona's greatest player

Argentine striker Lionel Messi has been hailed as the greatest player in the history of Spanish club FC Barcelona, Azernews reports, citing the publication Diario Sport.

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
'Tatarça Imla – 2025' educational initiative held in Baku [PHOTOS]

'Tatarça Imla – 2025' educational initiative held in Baku [PHOTOS]

The 10th anniversary of the international event "Tatarça Imla – 2025" has been celebrated at the Kayum Nasiri Institute Education and Cultural Center, operating under the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Tatarstan in Azerbaijan, Azernews reports.

Culture
Winners of Poetry of Khazri Literary Recitation Contest determined [PHOTOS]

Winners of Poetry of Khazri Literary Recitation Contest determined [PHOTOS]

The final stage of the Republican Literary Recitation Contest "Poetry of Khazri" has been held in Baku, Azernews reports.

Events
OTS members sign Turkic Red Network Declaration in Baku [PHOTOS]

OTS members sign Turkic Red Network Declaration in Baku [PHOTOS]

The Turkic Red Network Declaration has been signed in Baku as part of the annual Council Meeting of the Presidents of the Member National Societies of the Turkic Red Network of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).

Sports
Historic meeting marks Azerbaijan's success at Deaflympics [PHOTOS]

Historic meeting marks Azerbaijan's success at Deaflympics [PHOTOS]

Adam Kosa, the President of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD), has met with a delegation led by Anar Bayramov, the Chairman of the Azerbaijan Deaflympics Committee (ADC), to celebrate a significant achievement in Azerbaijan's sports history, Azernews reports.

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