#employment
Latest news and interesting information about employment.
MSME Day: Driving Global Economy
International MSME Day – The role of micro, small and medium enterprises in Azerbaijan and the world, and support mechanisms.
Finland unemployment hits 26-year high at 10.8%
Finland's unemployment rate reached 10.8% in May, a 26-year record high. It is the highest unemployment in Europe.
Welder returns to Shusha: I want to continue my profession
Welder Zaur Khabaliyev returns to his native Shusha, expresses joy and intent to continue his profession.
Electronic registration for director recruitment starts
Electronic registration for director recruitment in state schools starts June 29, 2026. Competition includes selection and interview stages.
Alan Greenspan dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100 from Parkinson's complications. His leadership saw U.S. economic growth and later the 2008 financial crisis.
Worker dies at Teymuroglu Construction site
Teymuroglu Construction fined after worker dies in accident at Baku construction site. Court imposes 5,000 manat penalty.
Ilham Aliyev: Poverty and unemployment at 5%
President Ilham Aliyev announced at the Islamic Development Bank meeting that poverty and unemployment stand at 5%.
Coordination HQ Meeting Held in Aghdara
Coordination Headquarters meeting in Aghdara covered Great Return process, agriculture, and infrastructure projects. Samir Nuriyev chaired the session.
School violations: Director dismissed
An inspection at Lachin school found violations, leading to the director's dismissal. The court upheld the decision.
IsDB: 150 million youth excluded from economy
IsDB official: 150 million youth excluded from economic processes. What are the barriers?
How Are Interest Rates Set in NBFIs?
How are interest rates determined in non-bank financial institutions? Read about reasons and public dissatisfaction.
US-Iran deal weakens dollar
US-Iran deal weakens dollar. Falling oil prices and improved investor mood affect the currency, but limited decline expected.
Khojaly from tragedy to revival
From Khojaly genocide to revival: victory, Great Return, and reconstruction.
Protect Children in Digital Space Too
Farid Shahbazli emphasizes the importance of age restrictions, parental control, and digital literacy to protect children in the digital environment.
New Rule for Vacation Pay: What It Means
New vacation pay rule: cannot be less than last salary. How does the change benefit employees?
Millions face unemployment in Europe
ABB CEO warns of mass unemployment in Europe unless reforms are implemented.
Armenia election: peace or revanchism?
Armenia's parliamentary election: peace or revanchism? Azerbaijan's position on the historic choice facing Armenian voters.
New residential complex built in Lachin
New residential complex construction begins in Lachin. 340 apartments, commercial spaces, job opportunities, and modern infrastructure.
IDP status and housing rights
What changes are expected in legislation regarding IDP status and housing rights? Information on housing property, social support, and other issues.
Global economy faces worst crisis in 40 years
If Middle East conflict lasts until 2027, global economy could face worst crisis in 40 years – OECD forecast via Bloomberg.
MP: Social protection of IDPs is a priority
MP Jala Aliyeva said that the social protection of internally displaced persons is a state priority. The Great Return program is being successfully implemented.
Sweden tightens family reunification rules for migrants
Sweden tightens family reunification rules for migrants, increasing income requirements and introducing a two-year waiting period.
President: Oil and gas not a fault, revenues matter
President Ilham Aliyev at Baku Energy Forum stressed the importance of proper management of oil and gas revenues.
UN labor talks begin on gig worker standards
The ILO begins final talks on binding employment standards for gig workers, covering minimum wage, algorithmic transparency, and more.
Ilham Aliyev: Economic indicators positive
President Ilham Aliyev at Baku Energy Forum: Azerbaijan's economic indicators are positive, poverty reduced to 5%, external debt decreased.
China factory activity expands in May, prices ease
China's factory activity expanded for sixth month in May, PMI at 51.8, as price pressures eased. Private survey shows slower but steady growth.
Jobs report awaited for soaring US stocks
Jobs report awaited for soaring US stocks. Inflation and rate hike risks assessed. Broadcom results in focus.
UBS: Bond Selloff Offers Buying Opportunity
UBS says the bond selloff offers a buying opportunity as investors overprice ECB rate hikes. High-quality bonds are attractive amid slowing growth.
China factory activity stalls in May
China's factory activity stalled in May as weak domestic demand and higher costs hit manufacturing. PMI dropped to 50.
Karabakh can become new agrarian development hub
Karabakh and East Zangezur can become Azerbaijan's new agrarian development hub. Insights on fruit-vegetable production, irrigation, and export potential.
...