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Franck Papazian wants France to act like the dictatorship it opposes

Franck Papazian wants France to act like the dictatorship it opposes

Franck Papazian wants France to behave like the dictatorship he's fighting. It is an odd way to defend democracy

Nation
Why is Azerbaijan held to a different standard by Western media?

Why is Azerbaijan held to a different standard by Western media?

The recent trend in Western media’s attitude towards Azerbaijan can no longer be explained simply by journalistic approaches or the positions of individual editorial offices. The fact that the same topics are brought to the agenda on media platforms in different countries with similar theses, the same emotional overtones, and almost simultaneously raises serious questions. In particular, the material distributed by the Polish “Nexta” channel regarding the Goranboy incident is striking as another example of this approach.

Oil & Gas
Ukraine and Middle East conflicts threaten fuel oil supplies

Ukraine and Middle East conflicts threaten fuel oil supplies

A global fuel oil shortage is expected in the third quarter of this year due to the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Business
Azerbaijan Central Bank's foreign exchange reserves reach record $15.3 billion

Azerbaijan Central Bank's foreign exchange reserves reach record $15.3 billion

The foreign exchange reserves of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) have reached a historical high of $15.3 billion, increasing by...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Michael Rubin’s Somaliland idea looks like a new front in an old war

Michael Rubin’s Somaliland idea looks like a new front in an old war

Forging even the smallest measure of peace and normalcy between Azerbaijan and Armenia has never been easy. It has been so difficult, in fact, that the progress witnessed today would once have struck most observers as the least likely, almost absurd, outcome imaginable. Unfortunately, though, this particular historical moment does not suit everyone. It does not serve the interests of certain lobby groups, or the individuals connected to them, who wield considerable influence from entirely outside the region and show correspondingly little grasp of its realities.

World
Poland's Tusk slams Poles celebrating AfD victory in Germany

Poland's Tusk slams Poles celebrating AfD victory in Germany

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has sharply criticized fellow Poles who celebrated the victory of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in elections in the state of Saxony-Anhalt.

Analysis

Lifestyle
"What should we eat today?" Is a thing of the past: Plan & Eat redefines corporate dining culture in Azerbaijan

"What should we eat today?" Is a thing of the past: Plan & Eat redefines corporate dining culture in Azerbaijan

Daily workplace dilemmas like "What are we ordering for lunch?" and "Will it arrive on time?" are officially over. Plan & Eat, a corporate lunch solution platform that values the time of companies and their teams, is taking its operations to the next level and expanding its reach.

Culture
Chovdar Necropolis ceramics in focus at EAA 2026 meeting [PHOTOS]

Chovdar Necropolis ceramics in focus at EAA 2026 meeting [PHOTOS]

The Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) has been represented at the 32nd Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists (EAA 2026) in Athens.

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
More than 1,700 hectares cleared of mines across Azerbaijan’s liberated areas

More than 1,700 hectares cleared of mines across Azerbaijan’s liberated areas

The Azerbaijan Mine Action Agency (ANAMA) has released data on mine clearance operations carried out in the liberated territories from August 31 to September 6.

Sports
Freestyle wrestling team gets ready for Galaxy U-23 Wrestling World Championships

Freestyle wrestling team gets ready for Galaxy U-23 Wrestling World Championships

Azerbaijan's freestyle wrestling team has started a training camp at the Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation's (AGF) training base ahead of the 2026 Galaxy U-23 Wrestling World Championships.

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