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The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) held a meeting with executives from various banks, convening under the wider Presidium of the Azerbaijan Banks Association, as shared by CBA Chairman Taleh Kazimov on X, Azernews reports. “During the meeting, we reviewed the banking sector’s results for the third quarter and discussed medium-term goals. …

Efforts to improve Azerbaijan’s water resource management, ensure water security, and expand drinking water access have led to a new pilot project focused on desalinating sea water. Initiated by a presidential decree, the project aims to advance socio-economic development by introducing innovative technologies in drinking water production, Azernews reports. As part of …

On November 3, the Azerbaijani delegation attending the 41st International Book Fair in Istanbul visited the Heydar Aliyev monument in Heydar Aliyev Park, located in the Sariyer district, Azernews reports. The participants laid flowers at the monument and paid tribute to his memory. Attendees included Farid Jafarov, Deputy Minister of Culture of …

The 2nd High-Level Ministerial Dialogue for Culture-Based Climate Action is scheduled to take place in Baku on November 15, as part of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Azernews reports. According to Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Culture, the meeting will be …

During COP29, the preparation of “Baku Metropolitan” CSC stations has been finalized in accordance with changes to traffic flow toward the city center, event venues, and other organizational issues. Throughout the preparatory period, activities closely related to the Azerbaijan Land Transport Agency and other institutions were carried out, Azernews reports. According to …

On October 30, a briefing and media tour dedicated to the organization of medical services within the framework of COP29 was held at the New Clinic, Azernews reports. The briefing, attended by TABIB’s Executive Director Vugar Gurbanov, Deputy Minister of Health Nadir Zeynalov, leadership from subordinate medical institutions, TABIB’s executive director deputies, …

The Symphony Orchestra of the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater has been held at State Academic Philharmonic Hall, Azernews reports. At the opening, world-famous performer, director of the State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater, People’s Artist Yusif Eyvazov stressed the importance of the development of classical art, and its successes …