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Azerbaijan’s trade surplus surges to $6.3 billion, easing currency pressure

Azerbaijan’s trade surplus surges to $6.3 billion, easing currency pressure

The structural shift in Azerbaijan’s foreign trade during the first four months of this year offers more than just encouraging macroeconomic data; it provides a profound sense of relief for the country’s monetary stability. For the past three years, a concerning narrative had been quietly building among economic analysts and the public alike.

Nation
Foreign journalists explore Baku's heritage as part of WUF13 Program [PHOTOS]

Foreign journalists explore Baku's heritage as part of WUF13 Program [PHOTOS]

A media tour of Baku's cultural and historical landmarks was organized for foreign media representatives visiting the country for the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), aiming to present Azerbaijan's development strategies and achievements in sustainable urban planning to the international community, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price falls below $113 per barrel

Azeri Light oil price falls below $113 per barrel

Azerbaijan’s flagship Azeri Light crude oil prices posted a notable decline across key export terminals, reflecting broader downward pressure in global energy markets.

Business
Expert: Cities need to adapt to ageing populations and climate challenges

Expert: Cities need to adapt to ageing populations and climate challenges

Speaking at the 13th session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, transport expert Rauf Aghamirzayev, in his comment for AzerNEWS, described the forum as an important global platform for discussing the future of cities, modern urban challenges, and practical solutions being implemented around the world.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Strategic reclamation of Lachin: How diplomacy and military rewrote South Caucasus map

Strategic reclamation of Lachin: How diplomacy and military rewrote South Caucasus map

To understand the profound strategic and emotional weight of Lachin’s return to Azerbaijani sovereignty, one must first revisit the bleak spring of 1992.

World
ASELSAN restarts mobile phone manufacturing in Türkiye

ASELSAN restarts mobile phone manufacturing in Türkiye

Turkish defense company ASELSAN has announced plans to resume mobile phone production in 2027, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
'Baku Call for Breathable Cities' Communiqué adopted at World Urban Forum [PHOTOS]

'Baku Call for Breathable Cities' Communiqué adopted at World Urban Forum [PHOTOS]

A high-level forum titled "Breathing Life into the New Urban Agenda: Integrating Air Quality and Green Infrastructure for Sustainable Cities" has been held as part of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Ismail Serageldin: Cultural heritage must remain part of living urban life

Ismail Serageldin: Cultural heritage must remain part of living urban life

Ismail Serageldin, founding director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA), the new Library of Alexandria, co-chair of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center, said that historic cities should not be treated as frozen monuments, but as living urban environments where economic and social life continues to evolve, 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

Events
Decisions adopted at first official meeting of Global South Youth Platform

Decisions adopted at first official meeting of Global South Youth Platform

Important decisions regarding the activities, future priorities, and opportunities for international cooperation of the Global South Youth Platform were adopted during the platform’s first official meeting, held within the framework of the international conference titled “Global South Youth Platform: The Role of Youth in Urban Development During the Decolonisation Process”, organised by the Baku Initiative Group.

Sports
Azerbaijani table tennis player enters Guinness World Records

Azerbaijani table tennis player enters Guinness World Records

An official confirmation certificate has been sent by the relevant authority recognizing Azerbaijani table tennis player Nihad Mammadov as a new Guinness World Record holder, AzerNEWS reports citing the Azerbaijan Table Tennis Federation.

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