Tomato consumption rose by 17%

In recent months, the number of cyber attacks on government institutions and citizens has sharply increased, with criminals employing more sophisticated methods to access personal data, financial resources, and confidential government information systems, the State Service for Special Communications and Information Security of Azerbaijan reported on Wednesday.

Azerbaijan and Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the agricultural sector, aimed at stimulating the growth of investments and mutual trade, announced Azerbaijan’s Minister of Agriculture Majnun Mammadov on social networks.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of USD 131.5 million to enhance a crucial segment of the North–South Corridor in Azerbaijan, aiming to bolster regional connectivity and strengthen Azerbaijan’s strategic position as a key transport hub between Europe and Asia. The total cost of the project is estimated at USD 160.5 million, with the Government of Azerbaijan contributing USD 29 million.

The IV meeting of the heads of Energy Ministers from member states and observers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) concluded today with the signing of a joint communique aimed at bolstering cooperation in the energy sector. The agreement emphasizes key initiatives including the formation of an OTS Energy Coordinating Committee to streamline regional efforts on energy security and sustainable development.