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The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has continued to negatively affect the domestic economic activity of Azerbaijan since May, Trend reports with reference to the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA). However, the statistics show that the government responds well to the external shocks, said the CBA. Monitoring of real sector enterprises by the CBA …

President Ilham Aliyev has said that Armenia is illegally settling Armenians in Azerbaijan’s occupied Nagorno-Karabak region. Aliyev made the remarks during the Summit of the Eastern Partnership countries via video conference on June 18. Aliyev highlighted the fact that four UN Security Council resolutions call for the unconditional and complete …

Baku Music Academy invites you to join the 1st International Online Competition of Musicians-Performers. Initiated by professor of Baku Music Academy Tarlan Seidova, the contest is timed to the 40th anniversary of the Specialized Secondary Music School-Studio. According to the rules, the contest participants will show their best in three music genres: academic, folk and jazz music. The …

The National Air Carrier of Azerbaijan (“AZAL”) amended its rules for carriage of carry-on luggage during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the new rules, carry-on luggage is not allowed on board an aircraft. These changes apply to all passengers traveling by domestic and international flights. In pursuing this measure, the …

Some 338 people tested positive for COVID-19 on June 18, bringing the total caseload to 11,329, the Operational Headquarters under Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers said in a briefing yesterday. At the same time, six people died and 117 patients recovered from the disease. Currently, 4,998 people are under treatment in special hospitals. So …

The number of COVID-19 cases in Azerbaijan over the past day has risen by 338, reaching 11,329, the Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers told AZERTAC. “As many as 117 people were discharged from hospitals in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries to 6,192. Six coronavirus …

The bilateral trade between Azerbaijan and Ukraine exceeded $388 million in the first five months of the year, Ukraine`s State Statistical Committee has said. Official figures suggest that Azerbaijani exports to Ukraine made $207.5 million in January-May, while Ukraine exported goods worth $180.9 million to Azerbaijan. The bilateral trade between …

President Ilham Aliyev has said that Azerbaijan is turning into regional hub for the industrial revolution. Aliyev made the remarks during the video conference with Microsoft Vice President Philippe Rogge on June 16 Head of Corporate Relations and Legal Affairs of Central and Eastern Europe Nanna-Louise Linde and other representatives …

As of July 7, Azerbaijan’s flag carrier Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) will start sale of tickets to Nakhchivan, the company’s vice president Eldar Hajiyev said on June 16. Hajiyev said that the sale of these tickets will be based on a list received from the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic representative office in …

The State Agency for Compulsory Health Insurance has launched new electronic service “Online queue for passengers (COVID-19)” for passengers to undergo coronavirus test, the agency’s press service reported on June 16. The service will notify ticket owners the time for their COVID-19 tests. To prevent coronavirus infection in the territory …