Day: January 3, 2026

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The recent amendments to the Tax Code can be interpreted as a sign of Azerbaijan’s shift toward a more flexible and pragmatic approach in economic governance. Although the reduction of the tax rate on dividends and other passive income from abroad—from 14% to 5%—may appear to be a technical adjustment, it is in fact a step that could lead to broader economic and institutional outcomes. This change should be seen as an effort to create a healthier balance between the state’s fiscal interests and actual economic behavior.

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that the Cuban government “should be concerned,” during a press conference alongside US President Donald Trump, Azernews reports.