Officially registered unemployed people rose 8,5% year on year as of 1 July 2026 and by 3,6% since 1 January 2026; total unemployed people are 248.500 according to media outlet Report citing the Central Bank of Azerbaijan’s monetary policy report

Azerbaijan and Georgia have officially launched an electronic permit (E-Permit) system for international road freight transport, marking a significant step toward the digitalization of cross-border logistics and trade

Freestyle wrestler Haji Karimov won gold at U20 European Wrestling Championships in North Macedonia, Gunay Gurbanova got silver, while Muhammad Ismayilov, Bashir Verdiyev and Farhad Suleymanli won bronze

Large-scale festival “Karabakh Culture Map – Voice of Each District” has opened in Icherisheher, aiming to promote the rich cultural heritage of Karabakh, advocate for national and spiritual values, present the cultural potential of the region

Shusha, in the southwest, is undergoing large-scale reconstruction and cultural revitalization, with authorities now preparing to launch the construction of a new Victory Museum as part of ongoing infrastructure and heritage projects in the city