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Kremlin tests Baku’s resolve with energy strikes, blurring line between geopolitics & war strategy

The Russian military carried out another wave of strikes against Ukraine on August 17. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the attacks targeted...

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Diversification in action: State-backed hubs fuel Azerbaijan’s economic growth

The Masalli Industrial District, managed by the Economic Zones Development Agency, recently granted residency status to nine enterprises, representing...

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Blockchain and crypto set to reshape Azerbaijan’s financial landscape [COMMENTARY]

Azerbaijan is gradually embracing the digital currency revolution, with the Central Bank's recent completion of the first phase of its special...

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Textile production surges as Azerbaijan deepens regional cooperation

Azerbaijan’s textile industry is steadily emerging as a vital pillar of the country’s non-oil economy. With increasing export potential and...

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Azerbaijan’s energy reach extends toward Moldova via Romania

Romania is taking decisive steps to strengthen its energy security by deepening cooperation with Azerbaijan, with plans to potentially import up to 9...

15.08.2025 10

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SOCAR oil base strike after historic peace deal highlights Moscow’s regional hostility [COMMENTARY]

The 7 August strike on the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan’s (SOCAR) storage facility in Ukraine’s Odessa region is more than an isolated act of...

14.08.2025 10

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Trade bans and reality: Why Russia would lose more than Azerbaijan

Russian State Duma deputy Andrei Gurulev has floated the idea of banning the import of Azerbaijani goods into Russia, claiming that Moscow would not...

13.08.2025 10

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Peace agenda leaves no room for EU mission in Armenia [OPINION]

For over two years, the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMA) has been observing the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, occasionally using...

13.08.2025 10

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Zangazur (TRIPP) Corridor: Bold step toward connectivity in Caucasus [ANALYSIS]

One of the corridor’s most remarkable benefits is the dramatic reduction in transit distances and times. By cutting rail distance between Azerbaijan...

12.08.2025 20

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Azerbaijan balances tourism losses from old markets with new growth engines

Azerbaijan is witnessing a stunning transformation in its tourism landscape. While the number of visitors from traditional source countries like...

11.08.2025 10

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Washington meeting reshapes South Caucasus geopolitics and peace process

The historic meeting between Azerbaijan, the US, and Armenia has taken place, demonstrating a true victory of high-level diplomacy. It heralds a...

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New momentum in South Caucasus as peace talks signal regional reset [ANALYSIS]

The geopolitical, geostrategic, and geoeconomic dynamics in the South Caucasus are on the verge of a transformative shift. The upcoming meeting in...

10.08.2025 20

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ExxonMobil–SOCAR agreement signals US economic anchoring in South Caucasus

On August 7, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with U.S. President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Washington. Prior to the...

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Azerbaijan builds confidence with strong budget execution

These positive dynamics serve as more than fiscal success stories. They signal Azerbaijan’s enhanced ability to fund strategic national...

08.08.2025 10

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Azerbaijan, USA poised to enter new era of strategic ties

Azerbaijan-US relations have experienced various transformations over the past decades, navigating between cooperation and contention. Yet, with the...

08.08.2025 10

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White House peace push: Azerbaijan, Armenia at table [VIDEO]

On Friday, Washington, D.C., will host a high-level meeting where U.S. President Donald Trump is set to welcome Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and...

07.08.2025 20

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Baku redraws energy maps as gas diplomacy gains ground in Moldova

For the first time in history, Ukrainian consumers will receive Azerbaijani natural gas. The deal, signed between Ukraine’s Naftogaz and SOCAR...

06.08.2025 10

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Pezeshkian’s remarks on Azerbaijan trigger conservative outcry

The political establishment in Tehran is once again being tested—this time over the contentious Zangazur corridor and Iran’s evolving relationship...

06.08.2025 10

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What foreign visitors really think about traveling in Azerbaijan [OPINION]

Azerbaijan has become an increasingly attractive destination on the global tourism map, offering a mix of ancient history, diverse landscapes, and...

05.08.2025 10

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Azerbaijan’s solar energy boom highlights new model for green transition

As climate change accelerates and global energy markets evolve, countries worldwide are racing to expand their renewable energy capacity. Azerbaijan,...

05.08.2025 10

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Metsamor could trigger next global nuclear emergency and Armenians denying it

In recent days, several Armenian news channels (websites) have been engaged in a smear campaign, asserting that the Azerbaijani media has "falsely"...

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Slovenia aligns with EU energy diversification goals through Azerbaijan cooperation

Slovenia has voiced strong support for the Black Sea Energy submarine cable project, a strategic initiative to transmit green energy from the South...

03.08.2025 10

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Travel & trade converge as Garabagh becomes economic engine

Life is returning to Garabagh and Eastern Zangazur not just in spirit, but with visitors, investment, and growth. July alone saw over 500,000 people...

02.08.2025 10

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As Trump shortens his ultimatum, pressure mounts on Moscow and Kyiv

As the war in Ukraine drags into yet another season of stalemate, a new twist has emerged from Washington that could reshape the diplomatic narrative....

31.07.2025 10

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Russia’s silent buildup in Armenia could shake peace and politics in South Caucasus [COMMENTARY]

As the region gets closer to peace, Russia is reverting to a familiar strategy: deploying troops to exert its influence. Russia's increasing military...

30.07.2025 20

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Ashgabat and Baku forge strategic bond beyond energy [OPINION]

A compelling moment arrived in Baku this summer, as two neighboring Caspian nations, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, gathered for the 8th meeting of...

30.07.2025 10

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Baku shifts toward smarter debt management with balanced financing

External borrowing is a common practice for nearly every country in the world, and it comes with both advantages and drawbacks. On the one hand, it...

29.07.2025 10

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Azerbaijan strengthens its logistics future through Astara development

Azerbaijan is steadily transforming itself into Eurasia’s rising logistics power. At the forefront of this shift is the Astara Terminal in...

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Circassian diaspora’s fight for justice amid international political complexities

The Circassian genocide and forced deportation of 1864 remain among the darkest chapters of 19th-century history in the North Caucasus. This tragic...

27.07.2025 10

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From energy to green business EU investment confidence in Azerbaijan climbs

More than 70% of European investors plan to expand their operations in Azerbaijan, while another 22% intend to maintain their current activity levels,...

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Sangachal terminal electrification boosts Azerbaijan’s green ambitions

ABB’s leadership on this project—and bp’s investment partnership with SOCAR and AzerEnerji—reinforce that green energy in Azerbaijan is as...

25.07.2025 9

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Azerbaijan’s principled stand is pushing back against Russian indifference

As is known, relations between Azerbaijan and Russia have been particularly tense for several months, especially in the past month. Azerbaijani...

24.07.2025 10

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Garabagh welcomes global travelers with safety & heritage in mind

Azerbaijan has taken a historic step by officially opening the doors of its recently liberated territories—Shusha, Lachin, Aghdam, Fuzuli, Khojaly,...

23.07.2025 10

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CBA initiates Basel III liquidity reforms to boost financial stability

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) is set to begin the phased implementation of the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), a core component of the Basel...

21.07.2025 10

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Long-term contracts vs. spot markets: Can Trans-Caspian pipeline fit Europe’s energy model?

Former President of Turkmenistan and current Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty (People’s Council) of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, is on an...

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Azerbaijan emerges as quiet power in global tax policy

Azerbaijan’s tax system has evolved from a post-Soviet structure into a modern, flexible, and innovation-oriented institution. What began as a...

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Peace with Azerbaijan nears as Pashinyan embraces realpolitik

After years of ambiguity, hedging, and regional miscalculations, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has delivered what may be one of his most...

17.07.2025 10

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Garabagh and East Zangazur attract wave of investment in post-war rebuilding drive [OPINION]

After decades of occupation, and following a hard-won restoration of territorial integrity, Azerbaijan is doing what few countries manage in a...

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Post-conflict Türkiye eyes economic revival after PKK exit [OPINION]

After nearly five decades of armed insurgency, the PKK has officially ended its armed struggle—a turning point not only for Türkiye, but for the...

16.07.2025 9

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Non-oil sector powers job creation as Azerbaijan targets long-term stability

The labour market’s steady performance in early 2025 reflects underlying economic resilience. However, the modest drop in unemployment compared to...

15.07.2025 10

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MP warns of household pressure from soaring medical costs [COMMENTARY]

Why is pharmaceutical spending rising so sharply? What does it say about public health trends, price dynamics, and the structure of Azerbaijan’s...

14.07.2025 10

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Baku, Damascus find common ground in a changing Middle East [ANALYSIS]

After years of regional turmoil, political estrangement, and shifting alliances, Azerbaijan and Syria have finally found the time—and the...

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Wind power puts Azerbaijan on map of global renewables [OPINION]

A quiet revolution is blowing through Azerbaijan’s energy landscape, and it’s coming from the wind! In August, Saudi energy company ACWA Power...

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British investment in Caspian Freight Corridor signals infrastructure shift

The answer lies in numbers and necessity. In 2023, UK-China trade reached $98.4 billion, with the UK importing $68.7 billion worth of goods while...

11.07.2025 10

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Abu Dhabi hosts historic talks as Azerbaijan, Armenia edge closer to peace [OPINION]

The Garabagh conflict has been one of the most complicated issues in modern international law. It sits at the crossroads of fundamental ideals like...

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Azerbaijan, Syria, and new energy triangle through Türkiye

Historically, Syria expressed interest in Azerbaijani gas, and in 2009, the two countries even signed an agreement for gas exports. However, global...

10.07.2025 9

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Azerbaijan enters investment-grade club as economic reforms bear fruit

Azerbaijan has officially entered the investment-grade category, following a sovereign credit rating upgrade by international agency Moody’s from...

09.07.2025 10

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Moscow risks losing its most reliable partner in South

Although recent signs suggest a mild easing of tensions between Baku and Moscow, bilateral relations remain fragile. These frictions inevitably bring...

08.07.2025 10

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Lapis Lazuli corridor revives ancient trade routes with modern impact [OPINION]

The interest in Azerbaijan’s logistics potential is backed by a strong surge in cargo handling statistics, particularly at the Baku International...

05.07.2025 10

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Azerbaijan’s Port of Baku emerges as Eurasia’s next logistics powerhouse

The Middle Corridor—officially known as the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR)—is rapidly evolving into one of Eurasia’s most...

03.07.2025 10

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