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Gyumri base becomes flashpoint in Armenia’s Russia recalibration

Gyumri base becomes flashpoint in Armenia’s Russia recalibration

Relations between Armenia and Russia continue to show signs of strain as trade disputes, diverging foreign policy priorities and growing political mistrust reshape what was once one of Moscow’s closest alliances in the South Caucasus. But there is one more issue that could potentially be the biggest headache for Pashinyan in his renewed tenure.

Nation
Switzerland sees clean energy cooperation potential with Azerbaijan

Switzerland sees clean energy cooperation potential with Azerbaijan

Ignazio Cassis, Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, OSCE Chairman-in-Office said that Switzerland continue to accelerate its transition to clean energy and sees significant potential for cooperation with Azerbaijan, as well as with the Central Asian region, in this area.

Oil & Gas
Europe’s gas reserves sink to record low, raising winter price risks

Europe’s gas reserves sink to record low, raising winter price risks

European countries are currently seeking alternative routes for natural gas imports as the continent’s gas storage facilities remain at historically low levels. Europe’s gas storage facilities are currently only...

Business
Azerbaijan banks bolster defences as Basel III reforms take hold

Azerbaijan banks bolster defences as Basel III reforms take hold

Raising capital requirements has significantly strengthened the resilience of Azerbaijan's banking sector, according to a new report by Moody's Ratings, AzerNEWS informs.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan's multicultural model faces new propaganda challenge

Azerbaijan's multicultural model faces new propaganda challenge

In recent weeks, claims accusing Azerbaijan of having "expelled" Armenians from Karabakh and carried out so-called "ethnic cleansing" have once again been circulating widely across social media and Armenian nationalist platforms. These accusations are politically motivated, deliberately misleading, and aimed at distorting the realities on the ground.

World
Deadly landslide buries Ethiopian monastery, killing 14 worshippers

Deadly landslide buries Ethiopian monastery, killing 14 worshippers

Ethiopia has been struck by another deadly natural disaster during its prolonged rainy season, as a landslide buried part of an Orthodox monastery, killing at least 14 worshippers and injuring three others, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Traditional foods, drinks and desserts to beat summer heat

Traditional foods, drinks and desserts to beat summer heat

For centuries, Azerbaijani cuisine has followed the rhythm of the seasons. During the hot summer months, meals often focus on fresh vegetables, dairy products, herbs, seasonal fruits and naturally refreshing drinks.

Culture
Seaside National Park welcomes film enthusiasts for open-air screening [PHOTOS]

Seaside National Park welcomes film enthusiasts for open-air screening [PHOTOS]

An open-air screening of the classic Azerbaijani film "A Road Story" has been held at the Seaside National Park as part of celebrations marking Azerbaijan Cinema Day, AzerNEWS reports.

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
Head of Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs pays tribute to Azerbaijani martyrs in Baku [PHOTOS]

Head of Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs pays tribute to Azerbaijani martyrs in Baku [PHOTOS]

Ignazio Cassis, Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, OSCE Chairman-in-Office, who is on an official visit to Azerbaijan, visited the Alley of Martyrs in Baku.

Sports
Azerbaijani wrestlers secure four gold medals in Turkiye [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani wrestlers secure four gold medals in Turkiye [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani wrestlers won multiple medals, including four gold medals, at the Hasan Gemici and Gazanfer Bilgen Memorial Wrestling Tournament in Kocaeli, Turkiye, AzerNEWS reports.

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