Baku Plans Large-Scale Demolition Project Amid Mixed Reactions from Residents

Government officials and entrepreneurs gathered on Monday for the launch of the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Digitalization Program. The event, held in Baku, featured active participation from the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IRIA) and the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (SMBDA), reflecting concerted efforts to leverage technology as a growth catalyst.

Azerbaijan has approved a new set of regulations detailing the procedures for managing social emergencies as part of its efforts to improve the country’s legal framework for addressing emergencies. This move aligns with amendments to the country's “Law on Emergency Situations,” aimed at establishing comprehensive protocols for responding to social emergencies and mitigating their impact.

Azerbaijan’s State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture has signed a partnership agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to develop a roadmap for green building initiatives, the committee announced on Monday.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree approving new regulations for categorizing land and changing land categories, the Presidential Administration said on Thursday.