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What Chandler Governance Group’s ranking says about Azerbaijan’s financial strength

What Chandler Governance Group’s ranking says about Azerbaijan’s financial strength

Azerbaijan’s international standing in public financial management once again highlights one of the key strengths of the country’s economic policy. In the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index, published by the Chandler Governance Group, Azerbaijan ranked third among 133 countries in the “Financial Stewardship” category. Placed behind Singapore and Norway, Azerbaijan recorded strong results in fiscal discipline, the efficiency of public spending and public debt management.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev’s social media accounts shared video on his visit to Turkmenistan [VIDEO]

President Ilham Aliyev’s social media accounts shared video on his visit to Turkmenistan [VIDEO]

A video highlighting President Ilham Aliyev’s working visit to Turkmenistan was shared on his social media accounts.

Oil & Gas
US daily crude oil production rises to nearly 14 million barrels

US daily crude oil production rises to nearly 14 million barrels

US daily crude oil production is on the rise. According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), the nation's oil output increased by ...

Business
Azerbaijan’s block train traffic from China rises 40% in 2026

Azerbaijan’s block train traffic from China rises 40% in 2026

Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY) received 416 block trains from China in January-September 2026, marking a 40% increase compared with the same period last year. Calculations show that approximately...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Baku and Yerevan hold technical talks on power lines under TRIPP project

Baku and Yerevan hold technical talks on power lines under TRIPP project

Representatives of Azerbaijan and Armenia held a technical meeting in the Armenian city of Goris on October 8 to discuss the installation of electricity transmission lines within the framework of the TRIPP project.

World
Ancient Turkic city found in Kazakhstan

Ancient Turkic city found in Kazakhstan

Archaeologists from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University have identified the remains of the ancient city of Kalzhir in Kazakhstan’s East Kazakhstan Region. The settlement covers an area of more than 25 hectares, suggesting that it was a significant urban center for its time.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan spotlights literature and publishing at Frankfurt Book Fair [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan spotlights literature and publishing at Frankfurt Book Fair [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan is presenting its literary heritage and book culture at the 78th Frankfurt Book Fair, which opened in Frankfurt.

Culture
George Lucas' Museum of Narrative Art opens in Los Angeles

George Lucas' Museum of Narrative Art opens in Los Angeles

George Lucas' Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has opened in Los Angeles after 17 years of planning and setbacks.

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
Remains of 16 people discovered in Azerbaijan's Karabakh

Remains of 16 people discovered in Azerbaijan's Karabakh

The remains of 16 people were discovered in Karabakh three days ago, Akif Guliyev, head of the Forensic Archaeology Department at the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), has said.

Sports
Four Azerbaijani judokas to compete on fifth day of World Championships

Four Azerbaijani judokas to compete on fifth day of World Championships

Four Azerbaijani judokas will compete on October 8 at the 2026 World Judo Championships in Baku.

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