Azernews.Az

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Great Return enters new phase as focus shifts to jobs and growth

Great Return enters new phase as focus shifts to jobs and growth

Today, Baku’s vision for the lands reclaimed from decades of conflict rests on a calculated reckoning: that sustainable peace can be built through intensive farming, infrastructure, and top-down economic integration.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev received delegation of heads of member institutions of Arab Coordination Group [PHOTOS]

President Ilham Aliyev received delegation of heads of member institutions of Arab Coordination Group [PHOTOS]

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation comprising heads of member institutions of the Arab Coordination Group on June 18.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan’s gas output rises slightly in January–May period

Azerbaijan’s gas output rises slightly in January–May period

Azerbaijan produced 20.94 billion cubic metres of natural gas in the January–May period of this year, AzerNEWS reports, citing the State Statistics Committee

Business
Balance of payments deficit narrows in first quarter despite stronger current account surplus

Balance of payments deficit narrows in first quarter despite stronger current account surplus

Azerbaijan's total balance of payments deficit amounted to $322.9 million in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting an improvement compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA), AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan facilitates another transit shipment from Russia to Armenia

Azerbaijan facilitates another transit shipment from Russia to Armenia

According to the information, 7 railway wagons carrying 490 tons of wheat will be dispatched today from the Bilajari station toward the Boyuk Kesik direction.

World
Over 500 flights cancelled and delayed at airports in Moscow

Over 500 flights cancelled and delayed at airports in Moscow

On Thursday morning, June 18, all four airports in Moscow temporarily suspended operations to ensure flight safety.

Analysis

Lifestyle
National Art Museum explores Baku's historical image through art [PHOTOS]

National Art Museum explores Baku's historical image through art [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan National Art Museum has hosted public presentation of Danish-German artist Olaf Viggo Langner's work "Shirvanshahs' Palace. Minaret" (1911), alongside a lecture by PhD in Art Studies, Associate Professor Sevil Karimova titled "Baku in the Creative Legacy of Viggo Langner," AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Culture Ministry highlights country's heritage preservation achievements at UNESCO session [PHOTOS]

Culture Ministry highlights country's heritage preservation achievements at UNESCO session [PHOTOS]

The 11th session of the General Assembly of the States Parties to the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage has been held at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, 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
Earthquake hits Caspian Sea

Earthquake hits Caspian Sea

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 18 km beneath the earth’s surface.

Sports
Taekwondo athletes crowned European Club Team Champions [PHOTOS]

Taekwondo athletes crowned European Club Team Champions [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani taekwondo athletes have finished first in the overall team standings at the European Club Taekwondo Championships in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, winning two gold, three silver, and one bronze medal, AzerNEWS reports.

Latest See more