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Rising fuel prices push drivers worldwide toward electric vehicles

Rising fuel prices push drivers worldwide toward electric vehicles

The wars in the Middle East and Ukraine have sent shockwaves through global energy markets, pushing fuel prices to record levels in many parts of the world. For millions of drivers, the rising cost of gasoline has become a powerful reminder of their dependence on traditional internal combustion engines.

Nation
Ukraine's FM Sybiha offers condolences over Azerbaijani casualties in Black Sea

Ukraine's FM Sybiha offers condolences over Azerbaijani casualties in Black Sea

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has expressed his condolences following the deaths and injuries of Azerbaijani citizens during military operations in the Black Sea, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
BTC pipeline hits 4.7 billion-barrel milestone as SOCAR takes over operations

BTC pipeline hits 4.7 billion-barrel milestone as SOCAR takes over operations

More than 4.7 billion barrels of crude oil have been transported through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline to date. In the first half of the year, approximately...

Business
Gold prices rise on easing Middle East tensions

Gold prices rise on easing Middle East tensions

Gold prices rose for a fourth consecutive day on Thursday, reaching their highest level in seven weeks amid growing optimism that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Baku Court of Appeals rejects appeals filed by convicted Armenian nationals [PHOTOS]

Baku Court of Appeals rejects appeals filed by convicted Armenian nationals [PHOTOS]

On August 6, an open court hearing continued at the Baku Court of Appeals regarding appeals filed by citizens of the Republic of Armenia - Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others - who were convicted by the Baku Military Court of crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, including the preparation and conduct of an aggressive war, genocide, violations of the laws and customs of war, terrorism, financing of terrorism, forcible seizure of power, and numerous other crimes as a result of Armenia’s military aggression against Azerbaijan.

World
Ship traffic through Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits drops sharply

Ship traffic through Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits drops sharply

The number of vessels passing through the Bab el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz waterways declined significantly on Wednesday compared with previous days.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Land of Fire opens new opportunities for global movie productions [PHOTOS]

Land of Fire opens new opportunities for global movie productions [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan is expanding its efforts to attract international film and television productions. In recent years, the Azerbaijan Culture Ministry and the Cinema Agency (ARKA) have introduced new funding programmes, production incentives and industry initiatives to support the country's film sector and encourage foreign productions. Their work is complemented by the Azerbaijan Film Commission, which provides production support for international projects.

Culture
National Art Museum hosts interactive art program for children

National Art Museum hosts interactive art program for children

As part of the "Art History for Children" project, children from Children's Home No. 1 visited the Azerbaijan National Museum of Art and took part in an educational program dedicated to Azerbaijani art, 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
Another group of families returns to Khojavand [PHOTOS]

Another group of families returns to Khojavand [PHOTOS]

In line with the instructions of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, the Great Return process to the country’s liberated territories continues.

Sports
National judo team heads to World Cadet Championships in Ecuador

National judo team heads to World Cadet Championships in Ecuador

Azerbaijan will be represented by 14 judokas at the 2026 World Cadet Judo Championships to be held in Guayaquil, Ecuador, from August 20 to 23, AzerNEWS reports.

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