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Azerbaijan’s non-oil surge offers hope for bigger economy

Azerbaijan’s non-oil surge offers hope for bigger economy

A new Oliver Wyman report puts a $150bn target on the Azerbaijani economy within a decade. The path requires 7.2% annual growth, well above current forecasts. But four structural opportunities, if seized simultaneously, make the ambition more plausible than it first appears.

Nation
Azerbaijan Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov attends UNESCAP session in Bangkok [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov attends UNESCAP session in Bangkok [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has traveled to Bangkok to participate in the 82nd session of the UNESCAP, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price drops nearly 10 percent in global market shift

Azeri Light oil price drops nearly 10 percent in global market shift

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil dropped significantly at Italy’s Augusta Port, declining by $11.06, or 9.6 percent, to $104.49 per barrel on a CIF basis, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Azerbaijan’s retail trade expands in early 2026 as consumer spending patterns shift

Azerbaijan’s retail trade expands in early 2026 as consumer spending patterns shift

Retail sales in Azerbaijan reached 15.927 billion manats in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 3.7 percent increase compared to the same period last year, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Europe’s expanding footprint in Armenia raises old questions

Europe’s expanding footprint in Armenia raises old questions

Brussels is dispatching its second civilian mission to Yerevan ahead of the June elections. This time the execution record is spottier than the press releases suggest

World
US war costs against Iran climb to nearly 56 billion Dollars

US war costs against Iran climb to nearly 56 billion Dollars

The cost of U.S. military operations against Iran has reached $55.9 billion, according to data published by the Iran War Cost Tracker portal, AzerNEWS informs.

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
Exhibition 'Spring Colors' to open at Khatai Arts Center

Exhibition 'Spring Colors' to open at Khatai Arts Center

Khatai Arts Center will open an art exhibition titled "Spring Colors" on April 20 and 21 at 12:00 and 16:00, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Leyla Aliyeva launches Social-Emotional Learning Program for children in care [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva launches Social-Emotional Learning Program for children in care [PHOTOS]

A social-emotional learning program is being implemented for children living in residential social service institutions at the initiative of Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head of the IDEA Public Union, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Events
2nd Autism Awareness Forum held in Baku [PHOTOS]

2nd Autism Awareness Forum held in Baku [PHOTOS]

The “2nd Autism Awareness Forum” was held on April 18, 2026, at the Nizami Cinema Center in Baku, organized by the IDDO Mental Health Program.

Sports
Azerbaijani wrestlers step onto mat at European Championships

Azerbaijani wrestlers step onto mat at European Championships

The 2026 European Wrestling Championships will kick off on April 20 in Tirana, Albania, AzerNEWS reports.

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