Business

04 April 2007 [08:07]

Kazakhstan to guarantee 10 million tons of cargo for transport on key Caucausian railway

Kazakhstan will guarantee at least 10 million tons of cargo for a new railway line being built across the Caucasus and into Turkey, the Kazakh transport minister said Tuesday, in what would be a major vote of confidence for the cargo route.
04 April 2007 [08:04]

Royal Bank of Baku to open three branches

OJSC Royal bank of Baku intends to establish three new branches in capital this year.
04 April 2007 [07:56]

South Korean company to present Intellectual Traffic Control System in Baku

0n April 6-7, South Korean Company SKC will deliver a presentation of its technical draft for creation of Intellectual Traffic Control System in Baku.
04 April 2007 [07:54]

SOCAR's Q1 crude exports via Baku-Novorossiysk pipeline reach 183,431 tons

State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) exported 119,563 tons of crude oil through the Baku-Novorossiysk route during March.
04 April 2007 [07:51]

Azerbaijan to host trainings on productivity and competitiveness

Azerbaijan's National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations (AEC) will hold trainings to increase productivity and competitiveness of the employers from April 4 to 6.
04 April 2007 [07:47]

UniLeasing leases out vehicles

Azerbaijan's UniLeasing has started a car leasing campaign for individuals.
04 April 2007 [07:47]

Azerbaijan to improve state-owned real estate registration and management

Azerbaijan is carrying out a WB-supported project to improve public immovable property management and registration.
04 April 2007 [07:45]

Azeryolservis reconstructs over 20km road in Baku

Azeryolservis OJSC has reconstructed over 20km road in Baku from February 21 to April 1 at the expense of Highway Targeted Budget Fund.
04 April 2007 [07:45]

Average salary rises 25.4% in Azerbaijan, Jan-Feb

The average monthly salary stood at AZN 161.4 during January and February, 25.4% higher than a year earlier.
04 April 2007 [07:44]

Azerbaijan Mortgage Fund finances 635 loans

As of April 1, 635 mortgage loans were lent through funding from Azerbaijan Mortgage Fund. The total amount of financed loans was AZN 21mln.
04 April 2007 [07:43]

Finance Minister visits Turkey

Azerbaijan's Finance Minister Samir Sherifov has left for Turkey to attend the first annual conference on current issues in financial management. The conference will be held in Turkey's Bikkent University.
03 April 2007 [21:28]

OSCE Office organizes labour rights seminar in Azerbaijan

Promoting professional relations between employers and employees and raising awareness of labour rights are the focus of a seminar that started in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan on Tuesday.
03 April 2007 [20:46]

Standard Capital tops ranking of brokers in March

In March, according to the calculations by the Analytical Department of the BSE, in the government securities market (excluding repo operations market) Standard Capital headed the ranking of brokers with brokerage services in the total amount of AZN 37,701,906.22 provided to six clients.
03 April 2007 [20:45]

Barmek seeks more damages from Azeri government

Barmek-Azerbaijan Electricity Distribution LLC will claim Azerbaijan government damages worth 450-500 USD in International Center for Settlement of Investment disputes (ICSID).
03 April 2007 [20:44]

Amount of March deals plunges 29.6% on BICEX

87 deals were closed at 32 trading sessions held at currency department of Baku Interbank Currency Exchange (BICEX) during March.
03 April 2007 [20:40]

Azerbaijan's request to Russia for vessel passage unanswered

Russia's Federal Agency for Sea and River Transport has not replied to Azerbaijan State Shipping Company's request to get a vessel passage via Russia's waters from April to November. Although navigation season began in Russia on April 15 the issue remains open.
03 April 2007 [20:30]

Kazakhs, Azeris discuss BTC pipeline

Kazakhstan reiterated its desire to be part of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline during a meeting Tuesday in the Azerbaijani capital.
03 April 2007 [19:37]

Q1 deals triple on Baku Stock Exchange

The total amount of the deals closed on Baku Stock Exchange tripled, year-on-year, to AZN 532.007mln over the first quarter of 2007.
03 April 2007 [19:24]

Azerbaijan to ink truck transportation deal with South Korea, UAE

Azerbaijan's Transport Minister Ziya Mammadov will lead a delegation to the United Arab Emirates on April 18 through 20.
03 April 2007 [19:11]

Five southern Europe states agree on oil pipeline construction

Five southern European states and the European Commission signed Tuesday a declaration to build a pan-European oil pipeline to link Romania's Black sea port of Constanta with Italy's Trieste on the Adriatic.
03 April 2007 [14:04]

Georgia, Kazakhstan discuss economic cooperation

Kazakhstan has pledged to direct at least 10 million tonnes of cargo annually to the Baku-Akhalkalaki-Kars railway route, which is expected to go into operation after two and a half years, according to the Georgian Economy Ministry.
03 April 2007 [12:28]

NBA currency reserves reach $2,007.62mln

As of April 1, the official currency reserves of the National Bank of Azerbaijan reached USD 2,007.62mln.
03 April 2007 [12:02]

Azerbaijan-Georgia trade turnover amounts to $59.8 in the beginning of 2007

The trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Georgia increased by 51 percent and amounted $59.8 million for the January and February of 2007 in compare with the corresponding period of 2006.
03 April 2007 [11:28]

Armenians violate ceasefire

03 April 2007 [11:26]

Composition of Georgian delegation to visit Azerbaijan announced

On Wednesday Georgian Prime Minister Zurab Nogaydely will pay a day visit to Azerbaijan.
03 April 2007 [09:12]

Trades at BICEX, Apr 2

The weighted average exchange prices made up 0.8667 AZN for 1 US dollar in the Baku Interbank Currency Exchange on April 2.
03 April 2007 [09:10]

EU ready to fund Transcaspian pipeline project

The meeting devoted the oil and gas field development in the Caspian and Black Seas and transportation to Europe was held at the Ministry of Industry and Energy of Azerbaijan.
03 April 2007 [07:53]

Baku likely to host ECO Transit Transport Coordination Council's meeting II

The second Meeting of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Transit Transport Coordination Council can be held in June-July in Baku.
03 April 2007 [07:52]

Sumgait Electricity networks sets up task force

Sumgait Electricity Networks has set up a task force to deal with the problems and debts owed by customers since the Barmek-Azerbaijan's period.
03 April 2007 [07:51]

Finance Ministry announces contest for tax invoice preparation

Azerbaijan's Finance Ministry has announced a competition for printing of tax invoices.
03 April 2007 [07:47]

Government to get Booz Allen Hamilton's proposals on Innovation Zones in late April

Booz Allen Hamilton consulting firm submitted the package of proposals on Regional Innovation Zones Establishment Project to Communications and Information Technologies Ministry of Azerbaijan on March 31.
03 April 2007 [07:46]

Royal Bank of Baku to raise its authorized capital 15%

OJSC Royal Bank of Baku intends to raise its authorized capital 135 during the first quarter to AZN 10 million.
03 April 2007 [07:45]

Ukraine, Belarus' lesson useful in Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway construction

A group of specialists of Transport Ministries of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey and relevant bodies will visit Ukraine and Belarus on April 16.
03 April 2007 [07:43]

International audit to be conducted in AtaLeasing Company

In late April, UK Bureau Veritas Quality International will conduct audit in AtaLeasing Company on application of Quality Management System that meets ISO 9001:2000 standards.
03 April 2007 [07:43]

Bank Standard lends 20 mortgage loans through its own program

Bank Standard lent the first home loan in Azerbaijan a year earlier.
03 April 2007 [07:42]

Baku Grain Terminal to be inaugurated on April 4

The official inauguration of the Baku Grain Terminal will take place on April 4.
03 April 2007 [07:41]

Ural Optic and Mechanical Plan to open Azerbaijani office

Ural Optic and Mechanical Plant intends to open office in Azerbaijan.
03 April 2007 [07:39]

Azal Sighorta achieves 11.8% rise in premium collection

Azal Sighorta Insurance Company increased premium collection 11.77% to AZN 13,486,223.25 during 2006.
03 April 2007 [07:38]

Azercell concludes GPRS/MMS roaming deal with Hong Kong PCCW Mobile HK Ltd

Azerbaijan's leading mobile operator Azercell Telecom JV has put into operation GPRS/MMS roaming service with Hong Kong PCCW Mobile HK Limited operator.
03 April 2007 [07:37]

Bulgaria to host meeting of special expert group in frame of BSECO

On April 12-13, the meeting of special experts group will be held in the frame of Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization in Varna, Bulgaria.
02 April 2007 [22:19]

National Bank raises benchmark rates to 12%

The National Bank of Azerbaijan is starting the interest rate corridor from the second quarter within the scope of monetary policy efficiency improvement.
02 April 2007 [22:11]

Hilton, Holiday Inn to come in Azerbaijan

The world's leading hotel chains plan to enter Azeri market
02 April 2007 [21:59]

Preliminary trial on case of Barmek officials to continue on April 5

Preliminary court proceeding on case of president of Barmek-Azerbaijan Electricity Distribution LLC Huseyn Arabul and seven more company officials, who are accused of abuse of power, embezzlement and negligence of court judgements, continued on the second half of the day.
02 April 2007 [21:57]

Azerbaijan, Russia sever electricity sales relations

Azerbaijan and Russia has broken off mutual electricity sales relations since April 1 amid a dispute over the prices.
02 April 2007 [21:52]

Government receives Railway Development Draft Program

Azerbaijan State Railway Company (ADDY) has submitted the Railway Development Draft Programme to the Government for consideration.
02 April 2007 [15:37]

Russia-Azerbaijan Intergovernmental Commission to discuss removal of double taxation

April 24, Russia-Azerbaijan Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation will meet in Moscow to discuss a number of issues, Yuri Shedrin, Head of Russia's Trade Office in Azerbaijan, told.
02 April 2007 [14:48]

Baku hosts the 6th meeting of EU-Azerbaijan Trade, Economy and related legal issues subcommittee

Monday, the 6th meeting of the Trade, Economy and related legal issues subcommittee was held in Baku.
02 April 2007 [14:44]

Preliminary trial on case of Barmek officials starts

Preliminary court proceeding on case of president of Barmek-Azerbaijan Electricity Distribution LLC Huseyn Arabul and seven more company officials, who are accused of abuse of power, embezzlement and negligence of court judgements, started.
02 April 2007 [13:53]

Baku hosts multilateral meeting of European Commission, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kazakhstan

Monday, Baku hosted the multilateral meeting of the European Commission, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kazakhstan to discuss the Caspian and Black Seas and the EU energy corridors.
02 April 2007 [11:29]

Poland's President looks forward to Warsaw energy summit

Winding up his visit in Azerbaijan the Polish President voiced hope for scheduling an energy summit of representatives from Central European and Asian countries in Warsaw.
02 April 2007 [10:49]

Azerbaijan Investment Company to finance three new projects

Azerbaijan Investment Company has drafted a memorandum to finance three new projects.
02 April 2007 [09:40]

Russia bans foreign workers from retail jobs

Migrant workers in Russia found themselves legislated out of a job yesterday after a law reserving retail jobs for ethnic Russians entered into force.
31 March 2007 [12:42]

Russia can halt electricity delivery to Azerbaijan

Russia can stop delivering electricity to Azerbaijan from April 1.
31 March 2007 [10:08]

Greece-Azerbaijan Intergovernmental Commission to meet in late May

The second meeting of Greece-Azerbaijan Intergovernmental Commission has been scheduled for late May.
31 March 2007 [10:07]

Azerbaijan becomes member of ITSO Advisory Committee

Azerbaijan has become the member of the Advisory Committee of the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization.
31 March 2007 [10:05]

IRPF to help Azeri real estate agencies' accession to CEREAN

International Real Property Foundation will help Azerbaijani real estate agencies' accession into the Central European Real Estate Association Network (CEREAN), said IRFC CEO Mr. Norman D. Flynn.
31 March 2007 [09:33]

Azerbaijan exports 27% of processed oil output, Jan-Feb

During January and February 73% of the 1.1 mln tons of processed oil products were used to supply consumption on the domestic market and 27% were sent sold abroad in Azerbaijan.
31 March 2007 [09:32]

Azerbaijan's economically active population reaches 4,269,000 as of March 1

As of March 1, Azerbaijan's economically active population, of which 3,978,000 are employed and 291,000 jobless.
31 March 2007 [00:21]

Moscow is not uneasy about possible Turkmen gas transportation via Azerbaijan

"Russia approaches delicately to the possible transportation of Turkmenistan’s gas through Azerbaijan. This concerns Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and potential consumers most of all," Russian Ambassador Vasili Istratov said while commenting on official Baku statements on transporting Turkmen gas via Azerbaijan.
30 March 2007 [23:43]

Deputy Prime Minister elected co-chair of CIS Economic Council

First Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Yagub Eyyubov was elected co-chair of the CIS Economic Council.
30 March 2007 [23:40]

Azerbaijan Investment Company to invest for 20% equity stake in Milk-Pro LLC

The board meeting of Azerbaijan Investment Company has today passed a decision to invest $5.375mln for a 20% equity stake in Milk-Pro LLC, a dairy products and juices maker.
30 March 2007 [23:26]

Baku Electricity Networks approves Investment Program for 2007-2008

OJSC Bakielectricshebeke, Baku Electricity Networks, has approved its Investment Program for 2007-2008.
30 March 2007 [23:23]

Ateshgah, AzAL-Sighorta and Standard Insurance leading for collected premiums

Insurance companies operating in Azerbaijan collected a total of AZN 88.330mln in premiums during 2006. Ateshgah Joint Stock Venture tops the list of collections.
30 March 2007 [22:58]

Azerbaijan's exports and imports more than double in January

During January, 2007 Azerbaijan's trade operations with 86 nations totaled to US $785.6mln of which exports accounted for $396.0 mln and imports made up $389.5mln, including humanitarian goods worth $8,9mln imported to the country through the state, government and international organizations.
30 March 2007 [15:03]

Azerbaijan files request with Paris Court against FimBank's appeal

Malta's FimBank appealed against the court decision on lifting the arrest from 500,000 stocks of Azeri Government in the European Telecommunications Satellite Organization (Eutelsat).
30 March 2007 [14:25]

Real estate market in Baku healthier than Yerevan and Tbilisi, says IRPF CEO Norman D. Flynn

Real estate market is healthier in Baku than Yerevan and Tbilisi, said Mr. Norman D. Flynn, Chief Executive Officer of International Real Property Foundation, who is visiting Baku.
30 March 2007 [13:39]

BTC oil to be sold to Far East through Israel

Turkey is devising plans to transport oil to Far Eastern markets from the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline (BTC) via Israel, said Ismail Capanoglu, foreign relations director of the state-owned Turkish Pipeline Company (BOTAS).
30 March 2007 [13:33]

Real estate appreciates 15% in Azerbaijan, Jan-Feb

Azerbaijan's real estate market prices rose 15% during January-February, said Real Estate Market Participants Union CEO Nusrat Ibrahimov.
30 March 2007 [13:29]

IRPF and Azerbaijan Real Estate Market Participants Union sign deal

Mr. Norman D. Flynn, Chief Executive Officer of International Real Property Foundation and Mr. Nusrat Ibrahimov, President of Azerbaijan Real Estate Market Participants Union signed an agreement with support of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
30 March 2007 [13:27]

Azerbaijan to build oil refinery in Ceyhan Port

Azerbaijan is going to build a high-tech oil refinery in Ceyhan Port, a Turkish port which is the end of Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline carrying the Caspian oil from Azerbaijan to the world market via Georgia and Turkey.
30 March 2007 [09:41]

Sidorsky agreed on oil mining in Azerbaijan

Belarusian companies got the permission for oil mining in Azerbaijan, a corresponding agreement was signed by the Prime Ministers of Belarus and Azerbaijan Syargey Sidorsky and Artur Rasizade in Baku on Thursday.
30 March 2007 [09:23]

Azerbaijan interested in Nabucco pipeline, Energy Minister says

Azerbaijan is interested in implementation of the Nabucco pipeline and is ready to be a transit player, said the country's industry and energy minister Natig Aliyev.
30 March 2007 [09:22]

Caucasus Holding to produce high-pressure rubber pipe in Sabirabad

Caucasus Holding's tractor repair plant in Sabirabad will produce high-pressure rubber pipe.
30 March 2007 [09:21]

Azercell Telecom concludes roaming deal with Russia and Korea

Azerbaijan's leading mobile operator Azercell telecom has concluded roaming agreements with Russia's LLC Ekaterinburg 2000 (GSM 1800) and South Korea's KTF (WCDMA).
30 March 2007 [09:20]

Baku hosts meeting studying prospects of Free Economic Zones in Azerbaijan

Baku hosted a meeting discussing establishment, specialization of Free Economic Zones in Azerbaijan.