Day: April 3, 2026

Azerbaijan is preparing a series of legislative and regulatory changes aimed at stimulating the use of environmentally friendly and safe vehicles, particularly electric transport, AzerNEWS reports.

In the 2025/2026 season, 38 football clubs in Azerbaijan obtained licenses to participate in various competitions, AzerNEWS reports.

A total of 421 people have fallen victim to landmines in Azerbaijan since the end of the 2020 war, with 72 fatalities and 349 individuals sustaining serious injuries, AzerNEWS reports, citing a post shared by Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, in a post marking the International Day for Mine Awareness.

The total value of transactions concluded across all financial instruments at the Baku Stock Exchange (BSE) reached 11.85 billion manats in the January–March period of this year, marking a significant decline compared to the same period in 2025. AzerNEWS reports that overall turnover dropped by 33.6% year-on-year.

The number of transactions executed on the exchange also decreased, falling by…

An event dedicated to Science Day has been held at the Central Scientific Library of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), organized by the Youth Academy, AzerNEWS reports.

Georgia’s annual inflation rate stood at 4.3% in March, while consumer prices rose by 0.8% month-on-month, according to data released by the National Statistics Office (Geostat) on April 3. Prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 0.9% compared to February.

Annual inflation was primarily driven by rising prices in miscellaneous goods and services (9.8%), food and non-alcoholic beverages (7.5%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6.2%), and transport (4%). Furnishings, household equipment, and maintenance declined by 3.2%.

Within the food-related category, the sharpest annual price increases were recorded for fish (21.2%), fruit and grapes (13.4%), bread and cereals (9.6%), and meat (9.6%). Prices also rose for oils and fats (7.7%), sugar, jam, honey, chocolate and confectionery (5.3%), vegetables (4.9%), milk, cheese and eggs (4.5%), coffee, tea and cocoa (3.8%), and mineral water, soft drinks, fruit and vegetable juices (2.1%).

The data comes amid the Georgian Dream government’s stated efforts to address high prices on food, medications, and gas. A government commission tasked with addressing the issue is set to operate through April, while a temporary parliamentary group is reviewing the sector, summoning representatives of major retail chains, petroleum companies, and pharmaceutical firms. The State Security Service has also launched an investigation.

On a monthly basis, the largest price increases were observed in transport (2.9%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (1.4%), and food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.9%). Prices for furnishings, household equipment, and maintenance fell by 0.9%.

Georgia’s annual inflation rate stood at 4.6% in February.

Also Read:

• 31/03/2026 – Georgia’s GDP Up by 8.8% in February 2026
• 30/03/2026 – Georgian Households to Pay 18-34% More for Electricity Starting in April
• 24/02/2026 – Economy of No Tomorrow: What Keeps Food Prices Up in Georgia

In March 2026, YouTube held a 28.69% share of Azerbaijan’s social media market across all platforms, according to Statcounter data cited by AzerNEWS.