SOCAR establishes SOCAR Green LLC

The State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) announced its intention to acquire a 51% stake in Azər Türk Bank OJSC, marking a significant move in the state-owned company’s expansion into the banking sector.

The Milli Majlis, Azerbaijan's national legislature, has approved amendments to the Family Code, aligning with Article 94 of the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The changes, aimed at streamlining marriage procedures for Azerbaijani citizens abroad, were enacted following recent legislation from March and May 2024.

The latest figures from the State Statistics Committee of Azerbaijan present a troubling picture for the country's agricultural sector. Despite some areas of growth, the overall indicators for the first half of 2024 show signs of stagnation and decline, according to Rovshan Agayev, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Public Association for the Promotion of Economic Initiatives.

In Azerbaijan, there has been an observed increase in the price of flour. In May, a 50-kilogram sack of flour cost 25-26 manats, but now it has risen to 29 manats. This increase in the price of flour is also reflected in the data from the State Statistics Committee (SSC).