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Gold and silver prices rise in commodity markets

ECONOMY
The price of gold futures per troy ounce (31.1 grams) has increased in commodity markets. “Elchi” reports with reference to the exchange data that the price of April 2026 futures for one troy ounce of gold on the COMEX commodity exchange in New York increased by 0.90% to 4950 US dollars. The price of March […]
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Today’s exchange rates

ECONOMY
The Central Bank of Azerbaijan has announced today’s exchange rates. According to “Elchi”, on February 18, the exchange rate of the US dollar remained unchanged at 1.7000 manat, and the Turkish lira was 0.0389 manat. The Euro rose to 2.0132 manat, and 100 Russian rubles to 2.2246 manat. Ad – 00:13   1 US dollar USD […]
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Azerbaijan and Germany discuss cooperation in the field of climate security

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Mukhtar Babayev, the Representative of the President of Azerbaijan on Climate Issues, COP29 President, and Steffi Lemke, the Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection of Germany, discussed cooperation in the field of climate security in Munich. “Elchi” reports that Nasimi Aghayev, the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Germany, announced this […]
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Azerbaijan increased oil exports to Romania by nearly 7%

ECONOMY
In January of this year, Azerbaijan exported 197,053.85 tons of crude oil to Romania. According to “Elchi”‘s report referring to the State Customs Committee, the value of this amount of product amounted to 93 million 673.99 thousand US dollars. The volume of exported products is 6.8% more than in January 2025, and the value is […]
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HP: Single-source procurement is common in public procurement

ECONOMY
In the first half of last year, procurements carried out in Azerbaijan using the single-source procurement method amounted to 57.8% of total procurements in terms of value. “Elchi” reports this with reference to the Chamber of Accounts. According to the information, in the structure of procurements carried out using the single-source procurement method, the procurement […]
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Registration of 23 internet providers canceled in Azerbaijan

ECONOMY
In 2023-2025, the registration of 23 internet providers in Azerbaijan was canceled for various reasons. The Information and Communication Technologies Agency (ICTA) told “Elchi” about this. According to the information, the main reasons for removing these companies from registration include non-compliance with the requirements of the legislation, suspension of activities, reorganization of the legal entity, […]
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Another type of subsoil use is determined

ECONOMY
Another type of subsoil use is determined. According to “Elchi”, this is reflected in the amendment to the Law “On Subsoil” proposed for discussion at today’s meeting of the Milli Majlis Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Ecology. The use of sediments (sand, gravel, clay) collected in reservoirs or water bodies, as well as rocks […]
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Azerbaijani oil price exceeds $70 again

ECONOMY
The price of Azerbaijani oil of the Azeri Light (CIF) grade has slightly increased in world markets. “Elchi” reports that the price of 1 barrel of Azerbaijani oil increased by 0.79 US dollars or 1.14% to 70.36 US dollars. It should be noted that the previous price of Azerbaijani oil was 69.57 US dollars. It […]
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Gold price drops below $5,000

ECONOMY
The price of gold futures per troy ounce (31.1 grams) has decreased in commodity markets. “Elchi” reports, citing exchange data, that the price of April 2026 gold futures on the New York COMEX commodity exchange decreased by 0.94% to $4,967.35 per troy ounce. The price of March 2026 silver futures on COMEX also decreased by […]
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Today’s exchange rates

ECONOMY
The Central Bank of Azerbaijan has announced today’s exchange rates. According to “Elchi”, on February 17, the exchange rate of the US dollar remained unchanged at 1.7000 manat, and the Turkish lira was 0.0389 manat. The Euro depreciated to 2.0130 manat, while 100 Russian rubles rose to 2.2112 manat. 1 US dollar USD 1,7 1 […]