Baku: Fitch Solutions has released its economic growth forecast for Azerbaijan, projecting a more steady growth profile over the next decade. The forecast anticipates an average growth rate of 2.9% for the period, a significant increase compared to the 1.7% growth witnessed from 2012 to 2022. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, a country report by … Read more
Baku: A potential meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and newly-elected U.S. President Donald Trump could be held in Baku, according to Sergey Markov, Director of the Russian Institute of Political Studies and a prominent political scientist. In an interview with APA’s Moscow correspondent, Markov suggested that Baku is among several potential locations being considered … Read more
Baku: Mars can be easily observed in the night sky these days with the naked eye, the Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory told APA. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, calculations show that Mars and Earth will reach their closest approach on January 15. After this date, the Red Planet will continue to shine brightly in the night … Read more
Moscow: A new criminal case has been opened against Elman Pashayev, an Azerbaijani lawyer and former attorney living in Russia. Elman Pashayev is suspected of fraud on a particularly large scale. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the case highlights ongoing legal challenges faced by Pashayev, who has been a notable figure in legal circles. Details … Read more
Abu Dhabi: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, in Abu Dhabi. The meeting, held on January 13, focused on the strengthening of strategic partnerships between the two countries. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the UAE President fondly recalled his official visit to … Read more
Moscow: The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denounced a fake letter purportedly written by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov as a political order. This letter, which has been circulating, is considered an attempt to speculate on the recent crash of an Azerbaijan Airways aircraft. According to Azeri-Press News … Read more
Barcelona: Barcelona had fun blowing away Real Madrid with a huge 5-2 win in the 2025 Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia, APA reports citing Tribuna.com. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, despite going 1-0 down in the early stages, Hansi Flick’s side produced a sensational comeback against their rivals. They scored four goals in … Read more
Baku: The Vice-President of Philip Morris International (PMI) has articulated the company’s ambitious goal of completely phasing out cigarette sales, highlighting their commitment to a smoke-free future. The executive explained that despite the best choice being the complete cessation of tobacco and nicotine use, many individuals continue to smoke. PMI is therefore dedicated to providing … Read more
Baku: Israel’s new ambassador to Azerbaijan, Ronen Kraus, shared a post on his X account about his appointment as ambassador to Azerbaijan, APA reports. “Honoured and privileged to be formally assigned as the next Israel Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan,” the post reads. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the announcement marks Kraus’s formal acceptance … Read more
