Day: October 10, 2025

Azerbaijan’s railway sector is quietly reshaping the country’s geopolitical and economic landscape. Recent data from Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY) reveals a 39% year-on-year increase in block-train traffic over the first nine months of 2025, with 296 block-trains processed, including 113 transit trains. This surge is more than a statistical uptick — it’s a signal that Azerbaijan is fast becoming a vital artery in Eurasia’s transport network, and a key player in the evolving dynamics of global trade.

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Rede zur Demokratie 2025. Von Nino Haratishvili https://t.co/n0Y54guocQ

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As of September 1, 2025, the total volume of business loans issued by Azerbaijani banks to the construction sector amounted to 1.459 billion manats, Azernews reports, citing the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA).

As of September 1, 2025, the number of salaried employees in Azerbaijan’s economy totaled 1.764 million people, Azernews reports, citing the State Statistical Committee.

The International Mugham Center has presented a special concert titled “Evening of Mugham”, marking the 140th anniversary of Uzeyir Hajibayli, an outstanding Azerbaijani composer and founder of the country’s professional music tradition, Azernews reports.