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Azerbaijan’s manat faces global dollar surge with $15 bln buffer

Azerbaijan’s manat faces global dollar surge with $15 bln buffer

There are solid economic grounds for the stability of the Azerbaijani manat against the US dollar until the end of 2026. The inflow of dollars generated in the country's external sector currently keeps the dollar supply strong. However, at the same time, persistently high inflation in the US and a stronger-than-expected labor market could lend renewed support to the global dollar. This is precisely where the main question arises for the manat: to what extent can the abundance of dollars in Azerbaijan compensate for the pressure created by the appreciation of the global dollar?

Nation
Provocation against Azerbaijan prevented in Poland

Provocation against Azerbaijan prevented in Poland

A potential provocation against Azerbaijan was prevented following measures taken by representatives of the Azerbaijani diaspora in Poland and the Embassy of Azerbaijan in the country.

Oil & Gas
Georgia doubles oil imports from Azerbaijan to $102 million in January-August

Georgia doubles oil imports from Azerbaijan to $102 million in January-August

In the first eight months of 2026, Georgia imported 1.217 million tons of oil and petroleum oils worth $1.165 billion from foreign countries, representing year-on-year increases of 38% in value and 8.3% in volume.

Business
Azerbaijan produces 1.95 tonnes of gold in January-August

Azerbaijan produces 1.95 tonnes of gold in January-August

Gold production in Azerbaijan decreased by 7.9% year-on-year in January-August, totaling 1,946.3 kilograms. The State Statistics Committee confirms that as of September 1, inventories of finished gold products at industrial enterprises stood at...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Farid Shafiyev: Armenians seek to deny history of Caucasian Albania

Farid Shafiyev: Armenians seek to deny history of Caucasian Albania

Armenians seek to deny the history of Caucasian Albania and to “Armenize” it, Farid Shafiyev, Chairman of the Board of the Center of Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center), said at an event dedicated to “The Legacy of Caucasian Albania in the History of Azerbaijan's Statehood.”

World
Italy moves to ban burqas and niqabs in schools

Italy moves to ban burqas and niqabs in schools

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the government is preparing legislation to ban the wearing of burqas and niqabs in schools.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Gulnara Khalilova's collection presented at first National Costume Day festival [PHOTOS]

Gulnara Khalilova's collection presented at first National Costume Day festival [PHOTOS]

As part of the first National Costume Day festival, designer Gulnara Khalilova has presented her collection in front of the Shirvanshahs' Palace in Baku's historic Icherisheher.

Culture
Baku Declaration lays foundation for Turkic Union of Composers [PHOTOS]

Baku Declaration lays foundation for Turkic Union of Composers [PHOTOS]

Baku has become a gathering place for scholars, cultural figures and artists working to deepen ties across the Turkic world, with two major international events placing shared heritage, academic exchange and musical cooperation at the center of their programs.

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 military police prepares for NATO-standard exercise [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan military police prepares for NATO-standard exercise [PHOTOS]

The leadership of the Ministry of Defense reviewed the activities being carried out at the forward operating base (FOB) of the Operational Capabilities Concept (OCC) Company of the Military Police Department.

Sports
Formula 1 unveils calendar for 2027 season with ten sprint events [PHOTO]

Formula 1 unveils calendar for 2027 season with ten sprint events [PHOTO]

The 2027 Formula 1 calendar has been confirmed, featuring 24 rounds across the season.

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