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Alat cargo airport signals Azerbaijan’s next economic transformation

Alat cargo airport signals Azerbaijan’s next economic transformation

The establishment of a dedicated cargo airport within the Alat Free Economic Zone (AFEZ), scheduled for operational launch next year, marks a watershed moment in Azerbaijan’s post-oil economic architecture. For decades, the conceptual framework of transforming the Caspian nation into a pivotal Eurasian logistics hub relied on incremental expansions of maritime and rail networks.

Nation
Second International Barbecue Festival started in Shamakhi [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Second International Barbecue Festival started in Shamakhi [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

The rich aromas of open-fire cooking filled the air in the picturesque village of Meysari on June 13 as the highly anticipated Shamakhi Barbecue Festival officially got underway, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil prices drop over 6% amid global market slump

Azeri Light oil prices drop over 6% amid global market slump

The price of Azerbaijan's flagship "Azeri Light" crude oil has experienced a sharp decline, dropping by $6.35, or 6.57%, to settle at $90.50 per barrel on a CIF basis at the Italian port of Augusta, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
OTS member states hit $40 billion in mutual investments for economic integration

OTS member states hit $40 billion in mutual investments for economic integration

AzerNEWS reports that the figures were disclosed by Samad Bashirli, Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Economy, during the Turkic States Competition Forum held in the historic city of Shusha. The forum brought together the heads of antitrust and competition authorities from across the OTS member nations.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan calls for joint work with Azerbaijan on missing persons issue

Pashinyan calls for joint work with Azerbaijan on missing persons issue

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has stated that Armenia and Azerbaijan should work together to address the issue of missing persons, describing it as an important humanitarian matter that concerns both countries, AzerNEWS reports.

World
China opposes US move to add Alibaba, BYD to military-linked list

China opposes US move to add Alibaba, BYD to military-linked list

China on Saturday strongly criticized the US for adding several major Chinese companies to a Pentagon list of entities designated as "Chinese military companies," warning that it would take countermeasures if Washington does not reverse the decision, AzerNEWS reports, citing Anadolu Agency.

Analysis

Lifestyle
'Tiny Worlds' group exhibition of young artists opens at Leyla Khazari Art Gallery [PHOTOS]

'Tiny Worlds' group exhibition of young artists opens at Leyla Khazari Art Gallery [PHOTOS]

A group exhibition of young artists titled "Tiny Worlds" has been successfully held at Leyla Khazari Art Gallery,AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
National musicians fascinate audience in Uzbekistan [PHOTOS]

National musicians fascinate audience in Uzbekistan [PHOTOS]

Spectacular concert program dedicated to the rich heritage of Azerbaijani music has been presented at the Uzbekistan State Conservatory in Tashkent, 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 Azerbaijan's Gabala district

Earthquake hits Azerbaijan's Gabala district

According to the Republican Seismic Survey Center, the earthquake occurred in the Gabala district, approximately 11 kilometers southwest of the Gabala seismic station.

Sports
FIFA World Cup 2026: Canada to face bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B clash

FIFA World Cup 2026: Canada to face bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B clash

FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature another match on June 12, AzerNEWS reports.

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