Day: May 17, 2025

In January–April 2024, expenditures by the State Social Protection Fund (SSPF) under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population totaled 2.501 billion AZN, Azernews reports.

In preparation for the summer season and to enhance the overall sanitary condition and care of green spaces in the capital, the Baku City Executive Authority carried out another large-scale cleanup operation on Saturday, May 17, Azernews reports, citing the Baku City Executive Authority’s press service.

A finger on the pulse of global events: possible shifts in #SouthCaucasus policy under new Canadian leadership?
Excellency @AndrewTurnerCAN thank you for your weighty contribution in shaping regional geopolitics and for sitting down with the #VoY@CanadaArmenia @armradio https://t.co/mT9MIbvexm

— Astghik Sargsian (@Astgh_Sargsian) May 17, 2025

#China is rapidly reshaping the geopolitical architecture of the #SouthCaucasus, capitalizing on years of Western strategic drift with the recent elevation of #Azerbaijan ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership.https://t.co/gMwpkqHxNr

— Asia Times (@asiatimesonline) May 17, 2025

The price of Azeri Light crude oil on a CIF basis at Italy’s Augusta port rose by $0.49 or 0.74%, reaching $67.14 per barrel, Azernews reports.

During trading on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) London, the price of Brent crude oil for July 2025 delivery increased by 1.36%, reaching $65.41 per barrel, Azernews reports.