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BSU Rector’s Advisor Moderates Panel Discussion at UI GreenMetric Sustainable University Rankings 2026 Conference

... nd Sanitation (SDG 6), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), and Climate Action (SDG 13). The discussion brought together prominent representatives of higher education and related fields from Azerbaijan and several other countries. Participants focused on sustainable water management, the development of green mobility, climate change adapta ...

AZERBAIJAN’S CULTURAL HERITAGE IN THE INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHT AHEAD OF THE GRAND PRIX

... On 23 September, ahead of the milestone Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku City Circuit organised its traditional media tour for representatives of international media. The tour brought together journalists from Sky Sports F1, Xinhua News Agency, Reuters Photo, Formula 1 Italy, Kazinform, Car Magazine Brasil and other international media outlets. ...

BSU Rector Participates in Panel Discussion at UI GreenMetric Sustainable University Rankings 2026 Conference

... Rector of Baku State University (BSU) Elchin Babayev participated in a panel discussion held at the Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University as part of the UI GreenMetric Sustainable University Rankings 2026 Conference. The participants discussed the contribution of higher education institutions to achieving the United Nations Sustainable De ...

Azerbaijan and IEC discussed cooperation on energy standardization

... y Parviz Shahbazov met with Philippe Metzger, Secretary-General and CEO of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The meeting focused on expanding cooperation within the framework of Azerbaijan’s Associate Membership in the IEC, as well as the application of international standards in the areas of energy transition, electrifi ...

Chairman of AERA Board participates in WFER IX in Tbilisi

... Samir Akhundov, Chairman of the Board of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA), is participating in the 9th World Forum on Energy Regulation (WFER IX), held in Tbilisi from September 21–24. The event is organized by the Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission (GNERC) under the auspices of the International Con ...

Not Just Racing: What to Expect at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

... The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku will offer more than racing and on-track action. As Formula 1 marks its 10th anniversary in the city, fans will be able to enjoy concerts, driver appearances, interactive activities and a wide-ranging entertainment programme across several Fan Zone locations. As always, the Entertainment Zone will be ...

Central Bank widens interest rate corridor, keeps refinancing rate unchanged

... The Management Board of the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan decided to keep unchanged the refinancing rate at 6.5% and the ceiling at 7.5%, while the floor of the interest rate corridor was reduced by 0.5 pp to 5%. The decision was based on the dynamics of actual and forecasted inflation, foreign exchange market developments, the c ...

Beyond the finish line: How A Major International Race Event fuels a surge in Azerbaijan’s visitor economy

... isitor behavior and spending trends, businesses, tourism stakeholders and policymakers can better anticipate traveler needs, enhance experiences and unlock new opportunities for tourism growth across Azerbaijan” said Onur Faydacı, General Manager, Türkiye and Azerbaijan. Türkiye leads visitor spending Visitors from Türkiye accounted ...

Baku’s tenth race: what to expect from the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

... the main race on Saturday, September 26. Designed by Hermann Tilke, the Baku circuit first welcomed Formula 1 in 2016. That year, the event was held as the European Grand Prix before becoming the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from 2017 onwards. The only interruption came in 2020, when the race was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To understan ...

Expansion of energy cooperation between Azerbaijan and Germany was discussed

... A meeting was held between Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov and Dirk Lölke, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Azerbaijan. During the meeting, the importance of the official visit of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to Germany and the Joint Declaration on a Strategic Agenda for ...

Baku Stock Exchange Presents Its Quarterly Bulletin to Media Representatives

... On 22 September 2026, the Baku Stock Exchange (BSE) held an event titled “A Data-Driven Look at Azerbaijan’s Economy and Capital Market” for media representatives covering economic and financial developments. The event aimed to provide media representatives with an overview of the key developments in Azerbaijan’s economy ...

BSU Hosts Event on the Contract of the Century and Azerbaijan’s Energy Strategy

... Baku State University (BSU) hosted an event titled “The Contract of the Century: The Foundation of Azerbaijan’s Energy Strategy.” The event was attended by Members of the Milli Majlis Vugar Rahimzade and Nagif Hamzayev, as well as university students. Addressing the students, Vugar Rahimzade spoke about the role of the Contract ...

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