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AZAL resumes Nakhchivan flights temporarily suspended due to weather conditions

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Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has resumed flights on the Baku–Nakhchivan–Baku route, which were temporarily suspended due to unfavorable weather conditions. Currently, flights in the mentioned direction are being carried out according to the planned schedule. This was reported to “Elchi” by AZAL.   It was noted that AZAL constantly monitors the unstable weather conditions observed in […]
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Gold and silver prices have fallen in commodity markets

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The value of futures for one troy ounce (31.1 grams) of gold has decreased in commodity markets. elchi reports, citing exchange data, that the value of June 2026 gold futures per troy ounce on the New York COMEX commodity exchange decreased by 0.21% to 4,548.3 US dollars. The price of July 2026 silver futures per […]
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Azerbaijani oil prices have increased

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The price of Azerbaijani oil “Azeri Light” (CIF) has increased in world markets. elchi reports that the price of 1 barrel of Azerbaijani oil has increased by 1.75 USD or 1.5%, reaching 118.16 USD. It should be noted that the previous price of Azerbaijani oil was 116.41 USD. Let us recall that in Azerbaijan’s state […]
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Great Britain has become Azerbaijan’s second largest trading partner after Italy

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In January-April, Great Britain’s share in Azerbaijan’s trade turnover rose to 20.45%. elchi reports, citing the State Customs Committee, that the volume of foreign trade with Great Britain amounted to 3,559,663.31 thousand dollars. Of this, 3,470,020.67 thousand dollars accounted for exports (29.21%). Thus, Great Britain ranked second after Italy in both Azerbaijan’s total trade turnover […]
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The total value of Azerbaijan’s exports to Armenia in four months has been announced

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In January-April of this year, products worth 9 million 646 thousand US dollars were exported from Azerbaijan to Armenia. elchi reports this with reference to the State Customs Committee. According to the information, this figure accounted for 0.08% of Azerbaijan’s total exports. It should be noted that in January-April of this year, Azerbaijan’s trade turnover […]
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Azerbaijan’s foreign trade turnover volume announced

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In January-April of this year, Azerbaijan’s foreign trade turnover amounted to 17 billion 403 million 345.14 thousand US dollars. “Elchi” reports this with reference to the State Customs Committee. During this period, the volume of exports amounted to 11 billion 878.58 million dollars, and the volume of imports was 5 billion 524.77 million dollars. In […]
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Gold and silver prices have fallen in commodity markets

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The value of futures for one troy ounce (31.1 grams) of gold has decreased in commodity markets. “Elchi” reports, citing exchange data, that the value of June 2026 gold futures per troy ounce on the New York COMEX commodity exchange decreased by 0.51% to 4,538.5 US dollars. The price of July 2026 silver futures per […]
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Today’s currency exchange rates

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The Central Bank of Azerbaijan has announced today’s currency exchange rates. According to elchi, on May 18, the US dollar exchange rate remained unchanged at 1.7000 manats, and the Turkish lira was 0.0373 manats. The Euro depreciated to 1.9757 manats, while 100 Russian rubles appreciated to 2.3291 manats. Currency Code Rate 1 US Dollar USD […]