AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEurovision in Vienna: The second semi-final is underway, with Azerbaijan’s JIVA (“Just Go”) among the acts competing for Saturday’s final, while the UK’s Look Mum No Computer performs “Eins, Zwei, Drei” and Israel’s entry Noam Bettan drew boos in the first semi-final. WUF13 momentum in Baku: The World Urban Forum festival program wrapped up near the Clock Tower, and media and NGOs toured Baku Olympic Stadium ahead of May 17–22. Local finance: ABB Bank bond subscriptions closed with demand over three times the offered volume. Media freedom pressure: Azerbaijan imposed a travel ban on the mother of jailed journalist Aytaj Ahmadova (Tapdig), and separate reporting says journalist Nurlan Libre was beaten in detention. Energy diplomacy: Uzbekistan’s president met SOCAR and BP leadership to discuss cooperation, including SOCAR’s planned Uzbekistan office. Regional politics: Turkey says preparations for direct trade with Armenia are complete, even as border-opening steps continue.
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