Baku: In 2024, Azerbaijan exported 2 billion 138 million cigarettes worth 33 million 626 thousand USD. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the cigarette exports saw a significant increase, rising 2.4 times, equivalent to 19 million 341 thousand USD in value terms, and by 88.5% or 1 billion 3 million units in volume terms compared to … Read more
Baku: Those who produce, organize the sale of, or store dangerous food products for the purpose of sale will be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison in Azerbaijan. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, this is reflected in the new Article 200-3 of the Criminal Code, which has been approved by President Ilham Aliyev. … Read more
Baku: Fines have been set for engaging in prohibited activities in tourism and recreation zones, this is reflected in the amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses, approved today by President Ilham Aliyev, APA reports. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the law stipulates that individuals engaging in activities prohibited by the “Tourism Law” within tourism … Read more
Baku: Azerbaijan’s former Prosecutor General, Justice Minister, and Chairman of the Adalat Party, Ilyas Ismayilov, has passed away at the age of 87, his relatives told APA. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Ilyas Ismayilov had been admitted to the intensive care unit of the Central Clinical Hospital some time ago. His career in public service … Read more
Baku: Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Azerbaijan, including branches and representative offices of foreign NGOs, will soon face new financial penalties for failing to submit their annual financial reports on grants and donations. This change is part of a new Article 598.8-1 added to the Administrative Offences Code of Azerbaijan, which has been approved by President … Read more
Baku: Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) has released its weekly report on operations conducted in the liberated territories from February 10 to February 16, 2025. According to ANAMA, 122 anti-personnel mines, 51 anti-tank mines, and 306 unexploded ordnance (UXOs) were discovered in various regions including Tartar, Aghdam, Aghdara, Lachin, Fuzuli, Shusha, Khojaly, Khankandi, … Read more
Baku: During the investigation related to the cases of Tolum TV, Abzas Media, and others, interesting facts are emerging. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the confessions of detained individuals indicate that projects such as Tolum TV, Abzas Media, Fakt Yoxla (Fact Check), lll Respublika Platformasi (III Republic Platform), and similar initiatives were created directly at … Read more
Baku: The State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) is planning to increase the share of gold in its investment portfolio to 25% this year, SOFAZ stated in response to APA-Economics’ inquiry. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the amount of gold purchased during the current year, in line with the Investment Policy, will depend on the … Read more
Moscow: Last week’s phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin broke a long-standing silence in US-Russia relations. Following his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump also spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The US President’s separate talks with the conflicting parties can be seen as the beginning of negotiations … Read more
