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Azerbaijan's Central Bank faces delicate inflation balancing act

Azerbaijan's Central Bank faces delicate inflation balancing act

Azerbaijan's latest inflation figures have reignited speculation about the future direction of monetary policy. According to the State Statistics Committee, average annual inflation reached 5.7% in the first half of 2026, while consumer prices in June were 5.8% higher than a year earlier. At first glance, these numbers may appear to justify tighter monetary policy. However, a closer examination suggests that the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) is more likely to maintain its current stance than either raise or cut interest rates in the near term.

Nation
Azerbaijan urges citizens to avoid conflict zones amid rising security risks

Azerbaijan urges citizens to avoid conflict zones amid rising security risks

Despite repeated warnings, it is with regret that cases continue to be recorded in which citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan travel to various armed conflict zones and high-risk areas, as well as cases in which they are killed or sustain bodily injuries of varying degrees.

Oil & Gas
Tunisia sharply increases oil imports from Azerbaijan

Tunisia sharply increases oil imports from Azerbaijan

Tunisia significantly increased its imports of Azerbaijani crude oil and petroleum products in the first five months of 2026, with supplies rising nearly fivefold compared to the same period last year, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Azerbaijan's fixed capital investments rise 13.8% in first half of 2026

Azerbaijan's fixed capital investments rise 13.8% in first half of 2026

Investments in fixed capital in Azerbaijan totaled 9.295 billion manat ($5.47 billion) in January–June 2026, marking a 13.8% increase in real terms compared to the same period last year, according to the State Statistics Committee, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Peace with Azerbaijan now hinges on Pashinyan's domestic battle

Peace with Azerbaijan now hinges on Pashinyan's domestic battle

The debate over constitutional reform in Armenia has moved far beyond the sphere of domestic politics. Today, it represents the final and perhaps most consequential issue standing between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the path toward a comprehensive peace agreement.

World
Japan gives crypto financial status

Japan gives crypto financial status

Japan's parliament has passed an amendment to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act that officially classifies cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin as financial assets, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media.

Analysis

Lifestyle
National artists showcase art pieces at Venice Biennale [PHOTOS]

National artists showcase art pieces at Venice Biennale [PHOTOS]

As part of the Venice Biennale, works by Azerbaijani artists are being exhibited at Palazzo da Mula, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Azerbaijani tenor captivates audience with performance at Boston's Historic Jordan Hall [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani tenor captivates audience with performance at Boston's Historic Jordan Hall [PHOTOS]

The historic Jordan Hall in Boston, Massachusetts, hosted a performance of composer Christopher Tin's celebrated vocal-symphonic masterpiece, The Drop That Contained the Sea, presented by the Boston Festival Orchestra, AzerNEWS reports.

Travel
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Events
Shusha Global Media Forum returns this time in its most consequential form yet

Shusha Global Media Forum returns this time in its most consequential form yet

On July 13–14, Shusha will host the fourth edition of its Global Media Forum under the theme "The Mission of Media in Promoting Peace: Restoring Truth and Rebuilding Trust." Nearly 160 media representatives, experts, and officials from 54 countries are expected, including delegates from some 30 international news agencies and more than 60 leading media organisations, making it one of the most internationally diverse gatherings the South Caucasus media calendar has seen this year.

Sports
Boxing team claims six medals at Brandenburg U19 Cup [PHOTOS]

Boxing team claims six medals at Brandenburg U19 Cup [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's boxing team has claimed six medals at the 31st Brandenburg U19 Cup held in Frankfurt, Germany, AzerNEWS reports.

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