Azerbaijan says 3,723 returning residents have found work in Khankendi, Khojaly, Khojavend and Aghdara, with hundreds more receiving training or awaiting placement.
The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline exported about 13 million metric tons of oil and condensate in the first half of 2026, equal to roughly 94 million barrels.
Chinese cars are gaining ground in Azerbaijan through lower prices, richer equipment and warranties, while German premium brands retain a loyal following.
Azerbaijan says completing the peace process with Armenia should unlock regional trade, restore economic links and integrate international transport routes.
Azerbaijani analyst Chingiz Mammadov says the balance of power in the South Caucasus has changed irreversibly and that Armenia’s future depends on normalization with Azerbaijan and Turkey.
A 500-manat short-term loan can require repayment of 710 manats under certain terms, a 42% increase over the amount received, journalist Elchin Alyoglu said.
Azerbaijan may have between 500,000 and 700,000 homes without full legal documentation. An expert is proposing a property amnesty, but not for buildings in dangerous or prohibited zones.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan plans to discuss the future of the Russian-run South Caucasus Railway concession with President Vladimir Putin.
