Why Alat Free Economic Zone emerging as Eurasia's next manufacturing hub
The structural evolution of regional trade corridors has entered a transformative phase, driven by the global competition for supply chain resilience and near-shoring advantages. Within this context, the recent legislative amendment granting a fifteen-year customs duty exemption for goods produced within the Alat Free Economic Zone represents a calculated shift in state-directed economic architecture.
President Ilham Aliyev sends congratulatory letter to President of Mongolia
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a congratulatory letter to Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, President of Mongolia.
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Hydroelectric power stations on Hochaz River inaugurated in Lachin [PHOTOS]
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Senegalese journalist praises Baku Initiative Group's Decolonization Forums for expanding global dialogue
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President Ilham Aliyev laid foundation stone for Hakarichay Reservoir in Lachin [PHOTOS]
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Baku hosts international Media and Decolonization conference
TAP delivers over 60 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Europe
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), the European segment of the Southern Gas Corridor, has surpassed a major operational milestone by delivering more than 60 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas to Europe since commercial operations began, AzerNEWS reports, citing Trend.
Azerbaijan's economy grows 0.8% in first half of 2026 as non-oil sector gains momentum
Azerbaijan's economy expanded by 0.8% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year, recovering from the 0% growth recorded during the first five months of the year, according to the State Statistics Committee of Azerbaijan, AzerNEWS reports.
Peace wth Azerbaijan now hinges on Pashinyan's domestic battle
The debate over constitutional reform in Armenia has moved far beyond the sphere of domestic politics. Today, it represents the final and perhaps most consequential issue standing between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the path toward a comprehensive peace agreement.
Fitch: TRIPP infrastructure project could boost Armenia's long-term economic growth
The TRIPP (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity) infrastructure project could provide a significant long-term boost to Armenia's economy, according to a new report by Fitch Ratings.
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Ayyub Guliyev: Opera Days project reveals depth of Azerbaijani music [INTERVIEW]
The 2nd Opera Days project, which for several days presented audiences with outstanding examples of world and Azerbaijani opera art, concluded with a spectacular premiere of Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Otello."
Spectacular ballet gala concert to open 15th Gabala International Music Festival
A spectacular open-air ballet gala concert will mark the opening of the 15th Gabala International Music Festival on the evening of 29 July, AzerNEWS reports.
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Azerbaijan conducts large-scale operational exercise [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
A large-scale operational exercise involving units of the Azerbaijani Ground Forces is being conducted under the leadership of the Ground Forces Command in accordance with the 2026 training plan.
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Azerbaijan reaches final of Special Olympics Unified World Cup [PHOTOS]
Azerbaijan's Special Olympics Unified Football women's team has reached the final of the Special Olympics Unified World Cup being held in Paris, AzerNEWS reports.
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Fitch: TRIPP infrastructure project could boost Armenia's long-term economic growth
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President Ilham Aliyev sends congratulatory letter to President of Mongolia
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Hydroelectric power stations on Hochaz River inaugurated in Lachin [PHOTOS]
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Senegalese journalist praises Baku Initiative Group's Decolonization Forums for expanding global dialogue
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President Ilham Aliyev laid foundation stone for Hakarichay Reservoir in Lachin [PHOTOS]
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Pentagon awards contracts for high-power laser weapons to counter drones and cruise missiles
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Baku hosts international Media and Decolonization conference
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IAEA: Monitoring situation at Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant
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Why Alat Free Economic Zone emerging as Eurasia's next manufacturing hub
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Kremlin: Türkiye's S-400 is 'very sensitive' topic
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EU presses Meta to curb addictive platform design
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Spectacular ballet gala concert to open 15th Gabala International Music Festival
10 July 23:01 -
Kia recalls vehicles over fire risk
10 July 22:46 -
Azerbaijan's economy grows 0.8% in first half of 2026 as non-oil sector gains momentum
10 July 22:12 -
President Ilham Aliyev received heads of several international organizations [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
10 July 22:08 -
Germany and US expand missile production in Europe
10 July 21:31 -
European Parliament approves creation of digital euro
10 July 20:59 -
Pashinyan moves to nationalize opposition-linked cement giant
10 July 20:24 -
Azerbaijan, China deepen scientific cooperation [PHOTOS]
10 July 19:50 -
Peace wth Azerbaijan now hinges on Pashinyan's domestic battle
10 July 19:26 -
Baku, Washington expand cooperation across technology and AI [PHOTOS]
10 July 19:05 -
US said to plan to leave Israel out of Iran strikes
10 July 18:42 -
TAP delivers over 60 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Europe
10 July 18:24 -
Azerbaijan announces 'Stone Chronicle of Karabakh' photography competition
10 July 18:12 -
Baku, Tbilisi strengthen cultural partnership through joint initiatives [PHOTOS]
10 July 18:03 -
Peskov says Putin and Trump can talk whenever needed
10 July 17:46 -
Shahin Novrasli's concert becomes highlight of international festival in Icherisheher [PHOTOS]
10 July 17:30 -
ING sees stable interest rates in Azerbaijan
10 July 17:21 -
Azerbaijan reaches final of Special Olympics Unified World Cup [PHOTOS]
10 July 17:02 -
Iran to respond to attacks on its infrastructure
10 July 16:48 -
Azerbaijan's strategic foreign exchange reserves exceed $85.7B despite monthly decline
10 July 16:31 -
Turkmenistan announces International tender for new embassy building in Azerbaijan
10 July 16:10 -
Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei buried in Mashhad
10 July 15:53 -
Azerbaijan’s external public debt falls to $4.62 billion in July 2026
10 July 15:29 -
Writer's House launches Azerbaijani culture course for foreign diplomats
10 July 15:10 -
Russia to send new shipment to Armenia via Azerbaijan
10 July 14:51 -
Russia's diesel ban reveals Armenia's energy security dilemma
10 July 14:21 -
European Free Pyramid Championship kicks off in Baku [PHOTOS]
10 July 14:02 -
Azerbaijan approves agreement on supply of natural gas to Georgia
10 July 13:59 -
Copper heads for weekly gain amid geopolitical risks
10 July 13:46 -
Gold falls on inflation concerns linked to U.S.-Iran tensions
10 July 13:21 -
National Library opens exhibition honoring eminent writer and publicist
10 July 13:05 -
Azerbaijan builds three new road bridges in Baku’s Garadagh district
10 July 12:46 -
ADB maintains Azerbaijan's economic growth forecast at 2% for 2026
10 July 12:27 -
Azerbaijan, Georgia discuss expanding cultural partnership [PHOTOS]
10 July 12:03 -
Azerbaijan, Russia hold talks on Samur River water allocation [PHOTOS]
10 July 11:43 -
Israel to return some areas to Lebanon in coming days
10 July 11:23 -
Vagif Poetry Days to take place in Gazakh and Shusha
10 July 11:01 -
Azerbaijan Defense Minister meets Baykar Chairman Selçuk Bayraktar to deepen defense cooperation [PHOTOS]
10 July 10:43 -
Azerbaijan and Serbia hold military cybersecurity talks in Baku
10 July 10:22 -
FilJazz Pitești TrioВ delights audience at Shahin Novrasli Festival [PHOTOS]
10 July 10:00 -
U.S. oil reserves rise significantly amid rising war danger in Gulf
10 July 09:00 -
How Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are building Eurasia's next trade route
10 July 08:30 -
Ankara's Africa strategy lifts exports to record first half
10 July 08:00 -
Explosions rock southern Iran near Bushehr as US denies fresh strikes
10 July 01:43 -
PepsiCo beats Q2 revenue estimates
9 July 23:30 -
F-35 and CAATSA return to centre of US-Türkiye defence dialogue
9 July 22:49 -
German drone sets speed record
9 July 22:12 -
Turkiye restricts release of student and teacher data
9 July 21:40 -
US may have hit Iran bridge linking China, Russia trade
9 July 21:08 -
Erdoğan fast-tracks NATO spending goal with $24 bln missile shield boost
9 July 20:29 -
Armenia's diaspora loses grip as Yerevan embraces new South Caucasus reality
9 July 19:54 -
Iran: US actions disrupt Hormuz reopening process
9 July 19:19 -
Azerbaijan's exports to Kazakhstan rise 12.7% in January–May
9 July 18:41 -
Azercell advances AI capability development through AWS-led training initiative
9 July 18:15 -
Kuwait intercepts 14 missiles and drones after airspace breach
9 July 17:43 -
Azerbaijani rowers to participate in international regatta [PHOTOS]
9 July 17:24 -
FIFA World Cup: Quarter-final stage to begin tonight
9 July 17:03 -
President Ilham Aliyev approves agreement on electricity supply and transit from Azerbaijan to Georgia
9 July 16:51 -
SOCAR, Technip Energies Italy sign MoU on Petkim Master Plan cooperation
9 July 16:36 -
Iran launches ballistic missile attack on Jordan
9 July 16:24 -
Azerbaijan, UAE discuss prospects of cooperation in field of sport [PHOTOS]
9 July 16:18 -
Ayyub Guliyev: Opera Days project reveals depth of Azerbaijani music [INTERVIEW]
9 July 16:00 -
Precious metals advance as gold and silver post gains
9 July 15:37 -
Kazakhstan expands border control to prevent illegal fuel trafficking
9 July 15:21 -
Ex-Ukraine FM says Crimea isolation could trigger challenge to Putin
9 July 15:02 -
Moscow draws red line for Yerevan over TRIPP and EU, Armenian newspaper says
9 July 14:43 -
How geopolitical shocks transforming Azerbaijan's global role [ANALYSIS]
9 July 14:20 -
Citizen applications in field of cultural heritage to be processed through digital platforms
9 July 14:01 -
Israel announces it has granted itself permission to stay in Lebanon
9 July 13:46 -
Azerbaijan enhances cyber defense cooperation under digital development strategy
9 July 13:39 -
Baku Port container handling rises 15% in first half of 2026
9 July 13:23 -
Azerbaijan holds first master's thesis defenses in cultural law
9 July 13:02 -
Armenia to publish draft of new constitution by end of year, Pashinyan says
9 July 12:56 -
Armenia detains another opposition member
9 July 12:40 -
Greco-Roman wrestlers win five medals at European Championships
9 July 12:26 -
Escalating Middle East conflict could fuel global inflation, IMF warns
9 July 12:05 -
Iran claims drone strikes on US Patriot system in Kuwait
9 July 11:43 -
Drone strikes target oil storage facilities in Russia's Tver and Stavropol regions
9 July 11:35 -
World Bank urges Azerbaijan to unlock tourism for long-term economic growth
9 July 11:21 -
Russia foils 'terrorist' attack on Defense Ministry staff
9 July 11:02 -
Azerbaijan says peace treaty with Armenia could be signed immediately after constitutional changes
9 July 10:42 -
Iran suspends Tehran–Mashhad trains after US strikes
9 July 10:21 -
Azeri Light climbs above $82 per barrel as global oil prices rally
9 July 10:00 -
NATO pledges $70B in military aid for Ukraine in 2026
9 July 09:00 -
Azerbaijan's transit boom entering its industrial phase
9 July 08:30 -
UN: Gulf crisis leaves nearly 6,000 seafarers 'still trapped'
9 July 08:00 -
BTS fans protest Chile concert cancellation
8 July 23:25 -
USA to issue first non-round coin in 100 years
8 July 22:46 -
US to give Ukraine license to make Patriot systems
8 July 22:10