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Azerbaijan navigates fiscal discipline with new spending focus

Azerbaijan navigates fiscal discipline with new spending focus

The Ministry of Finance has published the “Statement on the preliminary indicators of the state and consolidated budgets of the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2026,” revealing key trends in revenues, expenditures, and priorities for the coming year. According to the document, state budget revenues are projected at ₼38.4 billion (≈ $22.7 billion), while expenditures will reach ₼41.5 billion (≈ $24.5 billion). Compared to this year’s figures, revenues are forecast to rise by 0.2 percent and expenditures by...

Nation
Baku Military Court delivers verdict in high-profile embezzlement case

Baku Military Court delivers verdict in high-profile embezzlement case

The trial of former Deputy Minister of Defense and former Head of the Main Department of Material and Technical Support, the late Lieutenant General Fuad Mammadov, along with company employee Fuad Sheydabeyov and Azer Khalilov, has concluded. They were accused of embezzling a particularly large amount, Azernews reports.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan boosts oil exports to Italy by 48% this year

Azerbaijan boosts oil exports to Italy by 48% this year

From January to August 2025, Azerbaijan exported a total of 9.198 million tons of crude oil and bitumen-containing petroleum products to Italy, generating $4.801 billion in revenue, Azernews reports, citing the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan.

Business
US investments in Azerbaijan Surge in first half of 2025

US investments in Azerbaijan Surge in first half of 2025

These figures highlight the growing investment ties between Azerbaijan and the United States, reflecting mutual interest and expanding economic cooperation in 2025.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Stuck in old dogmas, ex-diplomat hinders Armenia’s path to peace

Stuck in old dogmas, ex-diplomat hinders Armenia’s path to peace

Sometimes seeing with one’s own eyes is not enough to grasp the truth. What the eyes witness, the ears refute. For when inner doubt grows stronger, even the truth itself is turned into falsehood.

Armenian Aggression
Ruben Vardanyan seeks testimony from Pashinyan, OSCE Minsk Group, and ICRC [PHOTOS]

Ruben Vardanyan seeks testimony from Pashinyan, OSCE Minsk Group, and ICRC [PHOTOS]

The trial of Ruben Vardanyan, an Armenian citizen charged with crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, financing of terrorism, and other serious offenses under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, continued on September 16.

World
Nokia launches Germany’s first 5G smart rail network

Nokia launches Germany’s first 5G smart rail network

Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Nokia have taken a significant leap into the future of rail communications by launching the world’s first commercial 5G network specifically designed for smart railway operations, Azernews reports.

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
Azerbaijan makes its debut at Australia's Tesselaar Tulip Festival [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan makes its debut at Australia's Tesselaar Tulip Festival [PHOTOS]

For the first time in the history of the event, Azerbaijan has been officially represented at Tesselaar Tulip Festival held in Melbourne, Australia, Azernews reports citing Azerbaijan's State Committee on Work with Diaspora.

Culture
Nasimi Festival brings poetry, ballet, and music to Shamakhi

Nasimi Festival brings poetry, ballet, and music to Shamakhi

On September 24, at the Nasimi Gardens Complex in Shamakhi, an artistic programme dedicated to the works of Imadaddin Nasimi will be presented, along with the premiere of the ballet “The Legend of Nasimi” in a new production.

Events
Azerbaijan highlights strategic media partnership with China at Belt and Road forum [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan highlights strategic media partnership with China at Belt and Road forum [PHOTOS]

The “Belt and Road” Media Cooperation Forum in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China, continued on September 17 with panel sessions focused on media collaboration for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, Azernews reports.

Sports
FC Qarabag secures historic victory over Benfica in UEFA Champions League [PHOTOS]

FC Qarabag secures historic victory over Benfica in UEFA Champions League [PHOTOS]

FC Qarabag has made history with a stunning comeback against Benfica, becoming the first Azerbaijani club to secure a win in the UEFA Champions League main draw, Azernews reports.

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