Day: January 16, 2026

#OPINION: The countries of the #SouthCaucasus would strongly prefer stability and security in #Iran over chaos and uncertainty. Yet recent history has shown that mass protests and sudden political shifts can rapidly reshape the region, writes @LukeDCoffey arab.news/pkmbb

— Arab News (@arabnews) Jan 16, 2026

For 2026, Goranboy district has been officially named Azerbaijan’s Youth Capital, and its new logo and mascot have been unveiled, Azernews reports.

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The #SouthCaucasus has long stood at the crossroads of #Europe and #Asia, yet for much of its modern history, this privileged geography has been more symbolic than practical #TrumpRoute #TransportCorridors #GlobalTrade #EconomicDevelopment

— AzerNews (@AzerNewsAz) Jan 16, 2026

As of December 1, 2025, the total number of employees in Azerbaijan’s economy reached 1.797 million, Azernews the State Statistical Committee. Of these, 869,000 worked in the public sector, while 928,400 were employed in the private sector, highlighting a near-even distribution between state and non-state employment.

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The Azerbaijan Canoe and Rowing Federation (AKAF) recently held a board meeting to review the outcomes and accomplishments of the last year, Azernews reports.

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