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Renewables and regional power: Azerbaijan’s vision after conflict [OPINION]

As the world races to meet climate targets and transition away from fossil fuels, some countries are turning ambition into action. Azerbaijan, often...

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Israel-Iran collision raises concerns over regional trade, energy & migration impacts [COMMENTARY]

Israel’s strike on key Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure, followed by Iran’s retaliatory drone attacks, has sent shockwaves across the...

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Azerbaijan’s tourism revival blends investment vision and international engagement

Azerbaijan is rapidly emerging as a key player in the European tourism landscape, following a year of exceptional growth and increasing international...

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EU prepares new blow to Russian oil exports while Azerbaijan monitors price fallout

The sanctions package also targets Russian oil products, tanker operations, and the banking sector. The EU plans to blacklist 77 tankers from...

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Blockade or bridge? Iran’s Zangazur dilemma in changing Eurasia [OPINION]

Tehran’s outspoken resistance to the Zangazur Corridor, a planned transport link connecting mainland Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan exclave via...

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Azerbaijan, Germany deepen energy ties with landmark gas deal

Azerbaijan and Germany have taken a significant step in energy cooperation with the signing of a long-term natural gas supply agreement between SOCAR...

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Azerbaijan emerges as key hub rewiring East-West logistics [OPINION]

The “East-West” corridor is often spoken of as if it were a single path—a linear belt stretching from the Pacific coast of Asia to the western...

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Azerbaijan sounds alarm over Caspian Sea crisis, calls for urgent regional action

Azerbaijan has issued a serious warning on the deteriorating state of the Caspian Sea and the Kura River, urging neighboring countries to unite in a...

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Clean tech overtakes fossil fuels in investment landscape [ANALYSIS]

By most measures, the world is entering a transformative era in energy investment, and doing so with a striking sense of momentum. According to the...

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Azerbaijan’s tea industry charts new economic course

In a global economy increasingly shaped by sustainability, regional heritage, and the return to authentic agricultural products, Azerbaijan’s tea...

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Azerbaijan’s green transition accelerates with global partners backing BESS project

Azerbaijan is stepping into a new era of energy security and sustainability with the development of the region’s first industrial-scale Battery...

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Armenia struggles to balance peace efforts with domestic instability

The South Caucasus is once again at the centre of intense international attention. From Washington to Brussels, and from Moscow to Yerevan, foreign...

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Azerbaijan’s budget execution reveals shift in financial management

According to an analysis by institutions tasked with implementing the 2024 state budget of Azerbaijan, revenues totaled 36 billion manats (approx....

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Baku greenlights twin energy projects in strategic shift toward low-carbon future

The shareholders of Shafag (Jabrayil) Solar Limited (SJSL) – a joint venture between bp, SOCAR Green and Azerbaijan Business Development Fund (ABDF)...

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Lachin emerges as gateway of peace and partnership [COMMENTARY]

Once scarred by decades of occupation and devastated by landmines, Lachin has now emerged as a symbol of Azerbaijan’s renewal, regional...

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Baku conference challenges colonialism’s modern legacy as France faces renewed scrutiny

As conversations on colonialism gain new urgency in global political discourse, Baku has emerged as a platform for confronting the unfinished business...

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New Shah Deniz phase to boost Southern Gas Corridor and Europe’s energy security

The Shah Deniz consortium has officially sanctioned the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Shah Deniz Compression (SDC) project — a major new...

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Ukraine’s drone strike on Russian assets sparks global nuclear concerns

At least 41 Russian aircraft were destroyed or damaged across four airfields in one of the most devastating Ukrainian drone strikes since the war...

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Azerbaijan’s non-oil sectors power ahead with double-digit growth

In a global economy that increasingly prizes diversity and resilience, Azerbaijan is quietly offering a compelling example of what it means to grow...

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Lending confidence grows as Azerbaijani banks post robust revenues

The trend is consistent with longer-term data. In January 2025, interest income was reported at 3.969 billion manats ($2.34 billion), suggesting that...

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Azerbaijan enters space economy with Azercosmos expanding global satellite reach

By carving out a place in this ecosystem, Azercosmos is doing more than just selling a product. It is creating relationships, building trust, and...

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Azerbaijan strengthens brotherhood diplomacy while opening new gateway in East Zangazur

Azerbaijan’s deepening relations with Türkiye and Pakistan continue to underscore its consistent foreign policy course—one built on the...

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Pardon of French national signals thaw in Azerbaijan–France relations [VIDEO]

A surprise gesture by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has sparked cautious optimism about the future of Azerbaijan–France relations. On May 27,...

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Celebrating Azerbaijan’s independence as shared legacy of resilience and brotherhood [COMMENTARY]

"May 28 is not just another date in the calendar for the people of Azerbaijan—it is a heartbeat of pride, a festival of sovereignty, and a...

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Garabagh’s economic reintegration takes shape with new factories and jobs [COMMENTARY]

This week opened with a renewed sense of purpose in the liberated territories of Garabagh and Eastern Zangazur, as reconstruction efforts gathered...

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Azerbaijan’s infrastructure push puts Middle Corridor on global freight map

The future of the Middle Corridor, the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route linking China to Europe, is rapidly unfolding, and Azerbaijan is...

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Armenian institutions launder reputations through idolising criminals [OPINION]

Yesterday was the birthday of war criminal Ruben Vardanyan, and it appears that some Armenians are attempting to glorify another criminal. Recently,...

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Digital Silk Way moves forward with TransCaspian fibre-optic cable

For nearly 25 years, the notion of connecting the western and eastern shores of the Caspian Sea with an underwater fiber-optic cable has been more of...

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Araz Valley Economic Zone takes shape as industrial activity grows in Jabrayil

The Araz Valley Economic Zone, one of the two industrial parks established in the Garabagh and East Zangezur regions, is emerging as a cornerstone for...

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Moscow tests Armenia's loyalty as Lavrov returns to Yerevan

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Yerevan on May 20–21, 2025—his first trip to Armenia in several years—amid a period of visible...

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As peace nears between Baku and Yerevan, lobbying noise grows louder

By all measures, the South Caucasus is standing at a historic moment. For the first time in decades, the prospects for a peace agreement between...

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President Aliyev's Hungary visit marks new phase in Baku-Budapest relations

When looking at the trade turnover between the countries, a situation is still seen in favour of Hungary. In 2023, there was a trade turnover of $48.4...

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Budapest prepares for OTS summit as Azerbaijan shapes its strategic path

The ongoing tension between geography and history in the post-Soviet region leads to distinct models of foreign policy behavior. The summit of the...

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Too little, too late - Armenia enters decade-old Ashgabat transport corridor project

Armenia has been seeking ways to emerge from its self-isolation for some time now. Lately, ideas and projects such as the Middle Corridor, Zangazur...

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Diversifying tourism pays off as Azerbaijan draws new interest from afar

Azerbaijan’s tourism sector, long driven by inflows from traditional markets like the CIS and Gulf countries, is experiencing nuanced changes that...

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Azerbaijan, Iran shift gears as regional self-determination gains ground

Azerbaijan-Iran relations have long been a complex mix of proximity, partnership, and political divergence. From moments of diplomatic frost to...

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From energy to diplomacy, Azerbaijan proves indispensable to Europe’s agenda

President Ilham Aliyev’s participation in the VI Summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in Tirana marked a pivotal moment in Azerbaijan's...

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Baku deepens ties with Tehran as peace push with Yerevan gains momentum

Azerbaijan’s Presidential Assistant and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, Hikmet Hajiyev, has stated...

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Pashinyan’s misleading remarks raise fresh doubts about peace commitment

Armenian Prime Minister delivered an interview with Azerbaijan Public Television in Tirana on May 15, which is quite commendable, considering it is...

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India’s missile sales to Armenia stir strategic ripples in S Caucasus [EXCLUSIVE]

India’s growing defense partnership with Armenia is once again drawing attention. According to the Indian Aerospace Defence News, Yerevan is...

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Azerbaijan’s Abraham Accords decision to redraw Middle East and Eurasian alliances

Azerbaijan is on the cusp of a decision that could dramatically reshape regional dynamics and reverberate far beyond the South Caucasus. Baku's...

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India fuels Armenia’s militarisation amid fragile peace with Azerbaijan

India’s deepening military-technical cooperation with Armenia is once again making headlines. According to the Indian Aerospace Defence News (IADN),...

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Garabagh's healing potential opens new doors for Azerbaijan's wellness economy

Health tourism, once considered a niche within the global tourism sector, is now growing into a lucrative industry that offers year-round benefits....

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Putin, Trump, and 'chess game’ of ceasefire proposals make return with Istanbul talks back on agenda

Both Ukraine and Russia have officially proposed ceasefire initiatives and peace negotiations — but beneath the surface, these overtures appear less...

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Aghdam’s Mugham Center signals new harmony in post-occupation Garabagh

Once known as the “Hiroshima of the Caucasus” due to the devastation inflicted during three decades of Armenian occupation, the city of Aghdam is...

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From lobbying to misdirection: Armenia’s influence campaign in Brussels

Armenia is rapidly losing control of the narrative it has tried so hard to sustain — that of a country striving for peace and democratic reform,...

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bp’s strong Q1 signals Azerbaijan’s enduring role in global energy strategy

bp has opened 2025 with robust operational momentum across its key assets in Azerbaijan, reaffirming its long-term commitment to the region even amid...

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Azerbaijan prepares for volatile energy future with strategic forecasting

Global oil markets are once again gripped by turbulence as economic data from the United States shows signs of weakness and trade tensions between...

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Forged in war, defined by sacrifice: Azerbaijan's Special Forces mark their legacy

April 30 marks a solemn yet proud chapter in Azerbaijan’s military history — the anniversary of the formation of its elite Special Forces, whose...

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Trump’s first 100 days: US Foreign Policy embarks on a new era

Donald Trump’s second arrival at the White House came with grand promises: ending wars, restoring global stability, reviving the American economy,...

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