Baku: Azerbaijan will observe seven consecutive non-working days in the upcoming New Year. The Cabinet of Ministers has taken a decision to realign working and rest days, as reported by APA. This adjustment aims to provide a consistent schedule for working and rest days during the holiday period. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the changes … Read more
Baku: The Western Azerbaijan Community is set to host its second international conference on December 5 and 6, focusing on “The Right of Return – Promoting Justice for Azerbaijanis Forced to Deport from Armenia.” This event aims to bring global attention to the plight of Azerbaijanis who were expelled from Armenia, highlighting historical grievances and … Read more
Baku: Nearly 500 foreign NGOs from 100 countries issued a joint statement at COP29, commending Azerbaijan for the successful organization of the event. The ‘Baku Breakthrough’ was highlighted as a significant milestone, particularly for the adoption of new climate finance mechanisms and the operationalization of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, along with the launch … Read more
Baku: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, along with First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva and their family, attended the inauguration of the newly renovated Central Botanical Garden in Baku. The event marked the completion of extensive landscaping, renovation, and expansion efforts, APA reports. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Eldar Azizov, Head of Baku City … Read more
MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors has unanimously elected Masato Kanda as ADB’s 11th President, APA reports citing ADB’s official website. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Mr. Kanda, 59, currently serves as Special Advisor to Japan’s Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. He will assume office on 24 February 2025, succeeding Masatsugu … Read more
New York: The price of natural gas futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) has decreased, APA-Economics reports. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the price of natural gas futures for delivery in January fell by 0.59% to 3.178 US dollars per 1 million BTU (British thermal unit).
Washington: US commercial oil reserves have experienced a notable decrease, falling to 428,448 thousand barrels as of last week. This decline marks a reduction of 1,844 thousand barrels, highlighting a significant shift in the nation’s oil stockpile. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) under the US Department of Energy released a … Read more
Baku: The Azerbaijani government has announced a significant financial commitment to the reconstruction of the Karabakh region, pledging to allocate AZN 29 billion by 2027. This ambitious plan aims to revitalize the region’s infrastructure and stimulate economic growth. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the country report from Fitch Solutions, a subsidiary of Fitch Group, outlines … Read more
Baku: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has extended his congratulations to the President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, in a letter marking the National Day of the Republic of Albania, APA reports. In his message, President Aliyev conveyed his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to President Begaj and the people … Read more
