Azerbaijan Provides Medical Services to 826 Participants During COP29.

BAKU: Azerbaijan delivered medical services to a total of 826 participants at the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29). The event was hosted in Baku, and the medical services were managed by the Management Union of Medical Territorial Units (TABIB), as reported by … Read more

Azerbaijan Proposes Major Tax Exemption for Journalists’ Incomes.

Baku: Azerbaijan is set to implement a significant change in the taxation of journalists, as the Milli Majlis (Azerbaijani Parliament) discussed proposed amendments to the Tax Code. These amendments would exempt 75% of journalists’ incomes from income tax without any conditions, marking a substantial shift in the financial landscape for media professionals in the country. … Read more

Micro-Entrepreneurs in Service Sectors to Enjoy 75% Tax Exemption.

Baku: In a significant move to bolster micro-entrepreneurs in specific service sectors, the Milli Majlis (Parliament) has proposed amendments to the Tax Code that will exempt 75% of the income earned by individual micro-entrepreneurs from taxation. These exemptions apply to those whose annual turnover does not exceed AZN 45,000, starting from next year. Importantly, this … Read more

EBRD Projects Azerbaijan’s Economic Growth of 3.8% in 2024.

Baku: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has forecasted that real economic growth in Azerbaijan will be 3.8% in 2024 and 2.7% in 2025. This announcement comes amid various factors that could influence these projections, such as fluctuations in oil and gas prices and regional geopolitical instability. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, EBRD … Read more

President Ilham Aliyev Appoints New Rector to Azerbaijan National Conservatory.

Baku: President Ilham Aliyev has appointed Kamila Huseyn Dadash-zade as the new rector of the Azerbaijan National Conservatory. This appointment follows the dismissal of Siyavush Ashraf Karimi from the position. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev signed an official order for this leadership change. Dadash-zade’s appointment marks a new chapter for the conservatory, an … Read more

Azerbaijan to Lease Agricultural Lands on Preferential Terms in Liberated Territories.

Baku: Azerbaijan has announced plans to lease agricultural lands near residential areas in liberated territories to local residents under preferential terms. This initiative, aimed at supporting the agricultural development of these regions, was formalized through an amendment to the law “On Land Lease,” which was recently approved by President Ilham Aliyev. According to Azeri-Press News … Read more

Natural Gas Prices Decline at NYMEX.

New York: The price of natural gas futures quotes on the New York NYMEX Commodity Exchange has decreased, APA-Economics reports. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the price of natural gas futures for delivery in January decreased by 1.78% to 3.42 US dollars per 1 million BTU (British thermal unit).

Azerbaijan’s Culture Minister Highlights Intercultural Contributions at UNAOC Meeting in Cascais.

Cascais: The 10th Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is being held in the Portuguese city of Cascais on November 26-27 under the theme “United in Peace: Restoring Trust, Reshaping the Future”, APA reports. This year’s forum is dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Alliance of Civilizations. According to Azeri-Press News … Read more

Christian Dior Shuts Down £4.3 Million Company in Azerbaijan.

BAKU: The famous clothing and fashion brand ‘Christian Dior Couture’ has liquidated its company in Azerbaijan, APA-Economics reports citing the State Tax Service. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, ‘Christian Dior Couture Azerbaijan’ LLC has announced its liquidation. It was noted that creditors can submit their claims to the address 105, Neftchilar Ave. Street, Sabail District, … Read more