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Azerbaijan’s trade map is tilting west as Russia commerce slumps [ANALYSIS]

Azerbaijan’s trade map is tilting west as Russia commerce slumps [ANALYSIS]

The global economic architecture in 2026 continues to present a complex web of logistical rewiring and volatile commodity flows. For Azerbaijan, a pivotal energy and transit nexus bridging Eurasia, the primary trade indicators for the January-July period offer a fascinating lens into how small, strategic economies adapt to macro-level disruption.

Nation
Azerbaijan participates in UN negotiations on international tax cooperation [PHOTO]

Azerbaijan participates in UN negotiations on international tax cooperation [PHOTO]

Azerbaijan participated in the fifth substantive session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee tasked with preparing the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation, the State Tax Service under the Ministry of Economy reported.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price rises to $92.31 per barrel

Azeri Light oil price rises to $92.31 per barrel

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil at Italy’s Augusta port, on a CIF basis, increased by $0.80, or 0.87%, from the previous figure to $92.31 per barrel.

Business
SOCAR’s non-oil exports fall 28.1% to $175.7 million

SOCAR’s non-oil exports fall 28.1% to $175.7 million

The Marketing and Economic Operations Department of Azerbaijan’s State Oil Company (SOCAR) exported $175.7 million worth of non-oil products in January-July 2026, marking a significant decline from the same period last year. According to the August issue of the Export Review published by the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication, the value of SOCAR’s non-oil exports decreased by...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia discusses potential electricity imports from Azerbaijan

Armenia discusses potential electricity imports from Azerbaijan

Armenia is discussing the possibility of importing electricity from several countries, including Azerbaijan.

World
Israel considers expelling British officials from Gaza ceasefire centre

Israel considers expelling British officials from Gaza ceasefire centre

Israel is considering expelling British officials from the US-led International Gaza Support Center (IGSC), which was established to monitor the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, according to the Financial Times.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Mugham art: Living tradition carried through centuries

Mugham art: Living tradition carried through centuries

There are sounds that belong to a particular place, and there are sounds that seem to belong to humanity itself. Azerbaijani mugham is one of them. Deeply rooted in the country's history, it carries the emotions, memories and worldview of generations, passing from one voice to another without losing its character.

Culture
Azerbaijan reports highest university admission rate in Group III

Azerbaijan reports highest university admission rate in Group III

The highest rate of filled university admission places for the 2026/2027 academic year was recorded in Group III.

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
Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Georgia strengthen military cooperation [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Georgia strengthen military cooperation [PHOTOS]

Final Planning Conference for the "Eternity-2026" computer-assisted command-staff exercise with the participation of military personnel from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Georgia, has concluded.

Sports
Barcelona coming to Baku as Sabah learn Champions League fate [UPDATED]

Barcelona coming to Baku as Sabah learn Champions League fate [UPDATED]

Azerbaijani club Sabah have been handed two high-profile opponents, with Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund set to travel to Baku.

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