Day: January 20, 2026

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Odile Renaud-Basso in Davos on January 20, Azernews reports.

In 2025, the value of investments in fixed capital in Azerbaijan’s construction sector amounted to 5.725 billion manats (approximately $3.37 billion), Azernews reports, citing the State Statistics Committee.

The announcement that President Ilham Aliyev has been awarded the Human Fraternity Award by the Sheikh Zayed Foundation of the United Arab Emirates has drawn international attention and rightly so. This recognition underscores Azerbaijan’s dedication to peace, stability, and constructive diplomacy in a region that has witnessed decades of conflict. The Sheikh Zayed Foundation, established to honor the legacy of the United Arab Emirates’ founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, is widely regarded as a prestigious institution promoting humanity, coexistence, and the principles of brotherhood. Its Human Fraternity Award celebrates individuals and leaders whose actions advance harmony and global dialogue.

Azerbaijani citizens purchased 944 apartments in Türkiye in 2025, marking a year-on-year increase despite remaining below earlier peak levels, Azernews reports, citing data from the Turkish Statistical Institute.

The Regional Water Authority is a nonprofit corporation that provides about 45 million gallons a day of water and related services to almost 430,000 consumers in south central Connecticut.

In 2025, Azerbaijan produced 118.5 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity from wind power plants, Azernews reports, citing the State Statistical Committee.