India Trails Smaller Nations on Passport Power; Visa-free Access Stuck at 57 Destinations

India’s passport has once again ranked among the weaker ones globally, slipping five places to 85th in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, which measures the strength of passports worldwide based on visa-free access. The latest edition, released by...

New industrial projects advance in Alat Free Economic Zone, says Chairman

Azerbaijan continues expanding the Alat Free Economic Zone (AEZ), with nearly all available land allocated to investors, Azernews reports. Valeh Alasgarov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the AEZ’s Authorized Body, said during a business...

Azerbaijan joins Paris Peace Forum

Paris, October 29, AZERTAC The Paris Peace Forum, a global-scale event held in the heart of Paris, kicked off today. Since its inception in 2018, the Forum has aimed to reinvent diplomacy in a changing world and advance better global governance of...

® Nar supports international symposium dedicated to Azerbaijani language

The affordable mobile operator Nar continues to support initiatives that promote and preserve the Azerbaijani language. This time, the company partnered with the 2nd International Scientific Symposium on the Study of the Azerbaijani Language and...

Sri Lanka forms task force for forest and wildlife protection

By Alimat Aliyeva On Monday, Sri Lanka launched an integrated operational task force named "Wana Surakuma" under the Ministry of Environment, aimed at safeguarding the country’s natural forests and wildlife resources, Azernews reports, citing...

US equity futures gain into ISM manufacturing; OPEC-8 raised output but paused for Q1'26 - Newsquawk US Opening News

European bourses are firmer following constructive EU-China trade developments, US equity futures also gain. USD fractionally higher and now eyes 100.00, CHF hampered by CPI. Bonds are relatively contained into a session of central bank speak and...

Chamber of Accounts submits its opinion on next year’s state budget to Azerbaijani Parliament

The next Board meeting was held under the leadership of the Chairman of the Chamber of Accounts, Vugar Gulmammadov, the Chamber of Accounts told APA. The first item discussed at the meeting was the Opinion of the Chamber of Accounts of the...

Trial of Armenian citizens accused of war crimes continues in Baku Military Court

The Baku Military Court continued its proceedings on October 31 in the criminal case against citizens of the Republic of Armenia accused of committing war crimes and other grave offenses, Azernews reports. According to Azernews, the session...

Bulgaria underscores Azerbaijan’s role in energy security

Bulgaria has emphasized Azerbaijan’s key role in diversifying natural gas supply sources and enhancing the energy security of Southeast Europe. As reported by Azernews, this was noted during the Bulgaria–Azerbaijan Business Forum held in Sofia as...

Agriculture remains strategic priority for both Bulgaria and Azerbaijan

Agricultural development continues to stand at the forefront of strategic priorities for both Bulgaria and Azerbaijan, Azernews reports. According to the Bulgarian Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Deputy Minister Lozana Vasileva made the remarks...

World Bank highlights investment potential in Azerbaijan’s non-oil sectors

World Bank highlights investment potential in Azerbaijan’s non-oil sectors 31 October 2025 13:56 (UTC+04:00) Despite a decline in oil revenues, macroeconomic buffers remain substantial. State Oil Fund (SOFAZ) reserves reached $65...

Embrace the Seasons in Azerbaijan: From Autumn Trails to Winter Thrills

Updated October 2025 As colder months announce their arrival with chilly gusts, Azerbaijan transforms into a living art. Its forests turn amber, its mountains are wrapped in mist, and its fields are bright with the golden glow of harvest. The...

Azerbaijan’s exports to Switzerland more than double in nine months

Azerbaijan’s exports to Switzerland more than double in nine months 29 October 2025 19:14 (UTC+04:00) Azerbaijan’s trade relations with Switzerland have shown remarkable momentum this year, as the total trade turnover between the two countries...

Azerbaijani Embassy inaugurated in Muscat

Muscat: The official opening ceremony for the new Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan was held in Muscat on Wednesday under the patronage of Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan in the presence of Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al...

Innovative economic growth models in Azerbaijan discussed with World Bank

The Minister of Digital Development and Transport, Rashad Nabiyev, held a meeting with Asad Alam, World Bank's Regional Director for Welfare in Europe and Central Asia, and renowned economist Ufuk Akçigit, the Ministry told APA-Economics. The...

Diplomats accredited in Azerbaijan began visit to Jabrayil and Zangilan

According to the instruction of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on October 31, 2025, the visit of the heads of embassies and international organizations accredited in the country to the Jabrayil and Zangilan districts has begun, APA...

Azerbaijani Embassy headquarters inaugurated in Muscat

MUSCAT : The official opening ceremony for the new Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan was held in Muscat today under the patronage of Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan in the presence of Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al...

EU names Azerbaijan strategic partner in Middle Corridor initiative

The European Union (EU) has recognized Azerbaijan as a strategic partner in the field of transport connectivity within the framework of the Middle Corridor and the “Global Gateway” initiative. As reported by Azernews, this is highlighted in a...

Finance Ministry reveals structure of Azerbaijan's domestic public debt

As of October 1, 2025, domestic public debt amounted to 17,046.8 million manats, or 13.1 percent of the projected GDP for 2025, APA-Economics reports, citing the Ministry of Finance. It was noted that compared to January 1, 2025, the domestic...

IOM to restore 11 kahrizes in Azerbaijan's Jabrayil with support from Korea’s KOICA

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) will restore 11 kahrizes in Jabrayil, Anar Iskandarli, Acting Head of the IOM Mission in Azerbaijan, told APA during his visit to Jabrayil. According to him, with the financial support of Korea’s...