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SOCAR enters Africa continent with Baleine stake in Côte d'Ivoire

SOCAR enters Africa continent with Baleine stake in Côte d'Ivoire

Azerbaijan's state oil company, SOCAR, has moved into Africa's offshore energy scene by picking up a stake in an oil and gas field off the coast of Côte d'Ivoire. The company has finished acquiring a 10% ownership interest in the Baleine oil and gas field development project in the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, after securing all the required approvals and meeting the necessary conditions.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev received newly appointed Ambassador of Sweden to Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]

President Ilham Aliyev received newly appointed Ambassador of Sweden to Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Sweden to Azerbaijan Louise Morsing on September 23.

Oil & Gas
Fuel costs continue to rise across EU

Fuel costs continue to rise across EU

Fuel and lubricant prices for personal vehicles in the European Union rose 23.8% in August from a year earlier, following annual increases of 13.7% in June and 16.9% in July.

Business
ADB raises Azerbaijan inflation forecast for 2026 and 2027

ADB raises Azerbaijan inflation forecast for 2026 and 2027

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) expects average annual inflation in Azerbaijan to reach 5.9% in 2026 and 5% in 2027, according to its latest Asian Development Outlook.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Farid Shafiyev: Armenians seek to deny history of Caucasian Albania

Farid Shafiyev: Armenians seek to deny history of Caucasian Albania

Armenians seek to deny the history of Caucasian Albania and to “Armenize” it, Farid Shafiyev, Chairman of the Board of the Center of Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center), said at an event dedicated to “The Legacy of Caucasian Albania in the History of Azerbaijan's Statehood.”

World
Araghchi slams France's Iran stance in talks with Barrot

Araghchi slams France's Iran stance in talks with Barrot

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that he held a conversation with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly yesterday, during which they discussed bilateral ties and he criticized France for its "unacceptable" position on the United States and France's military campaign against Iran.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Beyond Racing: What Formula 1 fans can expect at 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix [PHOTOS]

Beyond Racing: What Formula 1 fans can expect at 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix [PHOTOS]

The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix will bring a variety of entertainment to Baku alongside the action on the track, as Formula 1 celebrates its 10th anniversary in the Azerbaijani capital.

Culture
Icherisheher launches Community Center for residents [PHOTOS]

Icherisheher launches Community Center for residents [PHOTOS]

A Community Center aimed at creating new opportunities for engaging with residents has started operating in Icherisheher.

Travel
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Events
Baku, Sofia review strategic partnership agenda in New York [PHOTOS]

Baku, Sofia review strategic partnership agenda in New York [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

Sports
Azerbaijan's medal tally reaches nine at Sarajevo Veterans Judo Worlds [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's medal tally reaches nine at Sarajevo Veterans Judo Worlds [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's team has added two more gold medals to its tally at the Sarajevo World Judo Championships Veterans 2026 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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