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MP warns of household pressure from soaring medical costs [COMMENTARY]

MP warns of household pressure from soaring medical costs [COMMENTARY]

Why is pharmaceutical spending rising so sharply? What does it say about public health trends, price dynamics, and the structure of Azerbaijan’s domestic supply chains? And what can be done to manage the impact on household budgets? In a comment for Azernews, an economist sheds light on these key questions.

Nation
Turkiye closely follows Azerbaijan–Armenia peace talks in Abu Dhabi

Turkiye closely follows Azerbaijan–Armenia peace talks in Abu Dhabi

Turkiye is closely following the peace talks held in Abu Dhabi between Azerbaijan and Armenia, Azernews reports, citing a statement released by the Turkish Presidential Communications Directorate.

Oil & Gas
India's oil imports from Russia hit 11-month high in June amid war fears

India's oil imports from Russia hit 11-month high in June amid war fears

India's import of crude oil from Russia rose to an 11-month high in June as refiners topped up tanks amid the Israel-Iran war, analysts said, Azernews reports, citing Business Standard.

Business
Azerbaijan ranks second in Russian chocolate imports

Azerbaijan ranks second in Russian chocolate imports

Azerbaijan emerged as the second-largest importer of Russian chocolate in the first quarter of 2025, Azernews reports, citing data from the United Nations Comtrade.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Azerbaijan marks five years since Tovuz battles victory

Azerbaijan marks five years since Tovuz battles victory

Today marks the fifth anniversary of the Tovuz battles, a pivotal moment in Azerbaijan’s modern military history that ended with the country’s decisive victory over Armenian forces, Azernews reports.

Armenian Aggression
Concealed graves beneath Garabagh: War crimes emerge amid reconstruction

Concealed graves beneath Garabagh: War crimes emerge amid reconstruction

Reconstruction and restoration work in conflict-riddled Garabagh is progressing at full speed, aiming to resettle over 700,000 IDPs and breathe new life into the region. However, there are significant obstacles—more precisely, concealed war crimes—that impede the process.

World
Real Madrid plans to part ways with three players amid squad reshuffle

Real Madrid plans to part ways with three players amid squad reshuffle

Real Madrid intends to transfer three players as part of a squad overhaul following their exit in the semifinals of the FIFA Club World Cup, Azernews reports, citing Spanish media.

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
Azerbaijani population continues to grow modestly in early 2025

Azerbaijani population continues to grow modestly in early 2025

As of June 1, 2025, Azerbaijan's population reached over 10.2 million, marking a modest increase of approximately 14,000 people, or 0.14 percent, compared to the start of the year, Azernews reports, citing the State Statistical Committee.

Culture
Young azerbaijani artists exhibit at Tbilisi State Academy of Arts [PHOTOS]

Young azerbaijani artists exhibit at Tbilisi State Academy of Arts [PHOTOS]

A new exhibition titled “Palette Integration” has opened at the Grand Exhibition Hall of the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, showcasing the creative talents of young Azerbaijani artists.

Events
MEDIA and Azerconnect Group hold forum celebrating 150 years of Azerbaijani National Press

MEDIA and Azerconnect Group hold forum celebrating 150 years of Azerbaijani National Press

In honor of the 150th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s national press, the Media Development Agency (MEDİA) and Azerconnect Group jointly organized a forum titled “The Media of the Future: Following the Footsteps of ‘Əkinçi’”.

Sports
Four NBA teams eye legendary LeBron James for upcoming season

Four NBA teams eye legendary LeBron James for upcoming season

Four National Basketball Association (NBA) teams have expressed interest in signing the legendary basketball star LeBron James, Azernews reports, citing ESPN.

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