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How Baku turns Europe’s energy hesitation into strategic influence

How Baku turns Europe’s energy hesitation into strategic influence

The history of European energy security is often told through the lens of grand ambitions and missed opportunities, but nowhere is this more evident than in the saga of the Nabucco pipeline. The story begins in 2002, in a moment of high cultural symbolism that would define an era of energy diplomacy.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meet in Antalya [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

President Ilham Aliyev and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meet in Antalya [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

On April 17, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Antalya, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Turkiye calls for full utilization of Southern Gas Corridor capacity

Turkiye calls for full utilization of Southern Gas Corridor capacity

Speaking at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Bayraktar stressed that the corridor should operate at its full capacity to better meet regional energy demands.

Business
Sugar exports surge nearly fivefold in early 2026

Sugar exports surge nearly fivefold in early 2026

In January–March 2026, Azerbaijan exported 42,512.15 tons of sugar, marking a nearly fivefold increase compared to the same period last year, AzerNEWS reports. According to the State Customs Committee, the value of sugar exports reached $27.9 million during the first three months of 2026, which is...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan, Armenia parliamentary speakers meet on sidelines of IPU assembly in Istanbul [VIDEO]

Azerbaijan, Armenia parliamentary speakers meet on sidelines of IPU assembly in Istanbul [VIDEO]

azerbaijan and armenia parliamentary speakers meet on sidelines of ipu assembly in istanbul

World
Robots free Chinese workers from factory jobs

Robots free Chinese workers from factory jobs

Robots are rapidly transforming Chinese factories, taking over dirty, dangerous, and monotonous tasks often referred to as the “3D” jobs (dirty, dangerous, and dull), and reshaping the country’s industrial workforce, 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

Lifestyle
Exhibition 'Spring Colors' to open at Khatai Arts Center

Exhibition 'Spring Colors' to open at Khatai Arts Center

Khatai Arts Center will open an art exhibition titled "Spring Colors" on April 20 and 21 at 12:00 and 16:00, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Maryam Gafurova: Int'l Carpet Festival 2026 to strengthen cultural dialogue between countries

Maryam Gafurova: Int'l Carpet Festival 2026 to strengthen cultural dialogue between countries

From May 1 to 3, 2026, Baku will host the second International Carpet Forum, organized with the support of Azerkhalcha OJSC and the Icherisheher State Historical-Architectural Reserve Administration, and backed by the Ministry of Economy and AZPROMO (Export and Investment Promotion Agency), AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Events
Defense Ministry leadership visits servicemen in liberated territories [PHOTOS]

Defense Ministry leadership visits servicemen in liberated territories [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry leadership met with servicemen in the liberated territories, inquired about their welfare and provision, and reviewed the socio-living conditions established in the military unit, AzerNEWS reports via Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defense.

Sports
UEFA Women's EURO: Azerbaijani team concludes qualifying campaign

UEFA Women's EURO: Azerbaijani team concludes qualifying campaign

Azerbaijan's under-19 women's national football team has played its third and final match in the qualifying round of the UEFA European Championship, AzerNEWS reports.

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