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The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) will hold a deposit auction on July 13, Trend reports referring to CBA. During the auction, the Central Bank plans to raise 150 million manat ($88 million). The amount may increase from that set for the auction by no more than 20 percent. The auction will …

On July 9th took place a meeting, in video conference format, between the legislative bodies of Mexico and Azerbaijan. By the initiative of the President of the Working Group for inter-parliamentary ties Azerbaijan-Mexico of the Milli Majlis, Jala Aliyeva, the meeting was held with the President of the Mexico-Azerbaijan Friendship …

Azerbaijan’s pianist Firuza Najafli will represent the country at World Art Games International Art Media Contest. The musician qualified for the contest’s final, scoring 94 points out of 100 place in “Instrumental” nomination, Azernews reported. Speaking about the contest, Firuza Najafli expressed her gratitude to the contest organizers and her piano  teacher, …

Trying authentic Azerbaijani food should be a priority on any visit to Baku. Culture Trip asked culinary experts for their must-try local dishes and where to find them in the Azerbaijani capital. After the Soviet Union dissolved, national Azerbaijani cuisine underwent a period of significant restoration. Culinary experts such as the late …

Iran has inaugurated its Chabahar-Zahedan railway line that will help transport cargo to Europe through Azerbaijan via Kazvin- Rasht- Astara (Iran)-Astara (Azerbaijan) railway, Azertag reported on July 9 with reference to the Iranian media. The railway is located in Sistan Baluchestan province and will play an important role in uniting Asia and …

The food in Azerbaijan blends regional influences from Iran, Turkey and the Mediterranean. Dishes tend to be meat-based, especially mutton, with recipes passed down generations to give distinct flavours. If you’re visiting Azerbaijan, sample some of these traditional meals. Plov Plov, or Pilaf, is a traditional food in Azerbaijan as …

Mud baths, naturally occurring hot springs and swanky hotel spas and wellness centres make Baku an obvious choice for a relaxing break in the Caucasus. Long before homes had indoor bathrooms, the bathhouse, hamam or natural spring was not only a place to wash, but also the centre of a …