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Central Bank pivot looms as oil rally heats up Azerbaijan economy [ANALYSIS]

Central Bank pivot looms as oil rally heats up Azerbaijan economy [ANALYSIS]

The global energy landscape is currently undergoing a seismic shift that transcends simple market fluctuations, signaling a period of profound economic recalibration for resource-rich nations like Azerbaijan. While the early months of 2026 began with a global trend toward monetary easing, the sudden eruption of large-scale conflict in the Middle East has effectively shattered those expectations.

Nation
Foreign Ministry: No country questioned Azerbaijan's territorial integrity, including Karabakh

Foreign Ministry: No country questioned Azerbaijan's territorial integrity, including Karabakh

During and following the meeting held in Moscow on April 1 between Vladimir Putin and Nikol Pashinyan, Russian officials made public remarks touching upon issues that are strictly internal to Azerbaijan.

Oil & Gas
Europe’s energy dilemma: Gulf instability forces Caspian rethink

Europe’s energy dilemma: Gulf instability forces Caspian rethink

Growing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are raising concerns about global energy security and accelerating the search for diversified supply routes. In this context, Azerbaijan is strengthening its position as a reliable energy partner, expanding gas supplies to Europe and reinforcing its strategic role in the evolving energy landscape.

Business
Cashless payments in Azerbaijan surge as e-commerce dominates transactions

Cashless payments in Azerbaijan surge as e-commerce dominates transactions

Non-cash payments in Azerbaijan rose sharply in February 2026, increasing by 15% year-on-year to reach 8.2 billion manats, according to the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Zori Balayan, controversial voice of Karabakh-era nationalism, dies

Zori Balayan, controversial voice of Karabakh-era nationalism, dies

Armenian publicist, writer, socio-political figure, and traveler Zori Balayan has died, according to Armenian media reports cited by AzerNEWS. His death was confirmed by his son, Hayk Balayan.

World
Zelensky: We can help with reopening Hormuz

Zelensky: We can help with reopening Hormuz

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Sunday that Kiev can help in reopening the Strait of Hormuz by sharing expertise gained in the war with Russia, 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
Trust and skepticism toward AI-generated cultural content

Trust and skepticism toward AI-generated cultural content

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence into art, music, and media has created a paradox. AI-generated cultural content is increasingly widespread and sophisticated, yet public trust in it remains deeply unstable.

Culture
Uzbek edition of Maqsud Ibrahimbeyov’s ‘The Woman in Black’ unveiled in Tashkent [PHOTOS]

Uzbek edition of Maqsud Ibrahimbeyov’s ‘The Woman in Black’ unveiled in Tashkent [PHOTOS]

A presentation of the Uzbek-language edition of “The Woman in Black” (Qora libosli ayol tashrifi) by People’s Writer, State Prize laureate and prominent public figure Maqsud Ibrahimbeyov was held at the Azerbaijan Cultural Centre named after Heydar Aliyev under the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Uzbekistan.

Analysis

Events
No sabotage found in Turkish C-130 crash in Georgia, prosecutors say

No sabotage found in Turkish C-130 crash in Georgia, prosecutors say

No evidence of external interference has been found in the crash of a Turkish Air Force C-130 military transport aircraft in Georgia, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Sports
Kapaz coach confident two-week break will benefit team ahead of Gabala clash

Kapaz coach confident two-week break will benefit team ahead of Gabala clash

The two-week break in the Misli Premier League is expected to work in Kapaz’s favor, according to the club’s head coach Azer Bagirov.

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