Azerbaijan confronts missing links in its non-oil economy
A first-quarter GDP contraction has focused Baku's Economic Council on agriculture and small business, sectors where the export numbers are genuinely improving but where structural bottlenecks are constraining the gains
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Official welcome ceremony held for Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Andrej Babiš in Gabala [PHOTOS]
On April 27, an official welcome ceremony was held for Andrej Babiš, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, in Gabala, AzerNEWS reports.
Weekly review of Azerbaijan's oil prices
This week, the average prices of "Azeri Light CIF," "Urals," "Dated Brent," and "Azeri Light FOB Ceyhan" crude oils decreased, AzerNEWS reports.
Gold and silver futures edge lower on commodity markets
Prices of gold futures declined slightly on global commodity markets, reflecting modest downward pressure on precious metals, AzerNEWS reports.
Armenia votes at crossroads: embrace regional trade or revive losing conflict
Armenia’s upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled for June 7, have drawn significant attention both domestically and across the South Caucasus.
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ANCA’s Karabakh heritage campaign slides into pre-election propaganda
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Vardanyan-linked party joins Karapetyan alliance ahead of Armenia elections
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President: Mutual visits of Azerbaijani and Armenian representatives contribute to establishing a normal atmosphere
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President Ilham Aliyev informs Latvian counterpart about Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process
Drone strike on Odesa leaves multiple civilians injured
At least 10 to 13 people were injured after a nighttime drone attack by Russian forces targeted the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa, AzerNEWS reports, citing Ukrainian media outlets.
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National Hydrometeorology Service issues wind warnings for Baku
The National Hydrometeorology Service has issued yellow and orange warnings regarding expected windy weather in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, as well as in certain other regions, on April 27–28, AzerNEWS reports.
Baku to host commemorative evening honoring tar virtuoso
The Azerbaijan State Academic Philharmonic Hall will host a commemorative evening dedicated to the outstanding tar virtuoso Ramiz Guliyev (1947-2025) on April 30, AzerNEWS reports.
WUF13 in Baku to boost international cooperation
Hosting such a prestigious global event highlights Azerbaijan’s expanding role as a hub for international dialogue and cooperation.
President Cup 2026 Int'l Regatta to kick off at Sarsang Reservoir
The "President Cup 2026" International Regatta in rowing and canoeing will kick off on April 27, AzerNEWS reports.
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President Cup 2026 Int'l Regatta to kick off at Sarsang Reservoir
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Official welcome ceremony held for Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Andrej Babiš in Gabala [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan completes large-scale amnesty covering over 22,000 people
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President Ilham Aliyev sends congratulatory letter to President of South Africa
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Azerbaijan congratulates Netherlands on National Day
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Baku to host commemorative evening honoring tar virtuoso
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Gold and silver futures edge lower on commodity markets
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Drone strike on Odesa leaves multiple civilians injured
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Iran applauds Azerbaijan’s role in keeping borders open amid regional tensions
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Pistons beat Magic 98-83 in Game 2 to even series, end NBA’s longest home playoff losing streak
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Azerbaijan confronts missing links in its non-oil economy
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WHO highlights lifesaving impact of vaccines, reporting over 150 million lives saved
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Time to apply brakes to runaway AI, says pioneer
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Chinese scientists discover two new lunar minerals
26 April 22:23 -
National Hydrometeorology Service issues wind warnings for Baku
26 April 22:00 -
Azerbaijan plans 60 more state standards to boost workplace safety
26 April 21:30 -
Over 55,000 students participate in nine year graduation exam
26 April 21:05 -
Azerbaijan Defense Ministry releases weekly event recap [VIDEO]
26 April 20:28 -
New sanitary standards introduced for honey products
26 April 20:13 -
Moldova’s challenge reveals Eastern Europe in transition
26 April 19:54 -
Sixth 'Yüksəliş' competition kicks off with first general knowledge trial exam
26 April 19:12 -
Centuries-old Khudavang Monastery captured in video project [VIDEO]
26 April 18:23 -
Azerbaijan experiences surge in patent and invention filings
26 April 18:00 -
Azerbaijan, EU discuss social reforms and cooperation in labor and employment [PHOTOS]
26 April 17:29 -
Czech PM visits Azerbaijan
26 April 17:15 -
New city bus routes negin operation in Khankandi
26 April 17:08 -
Ministry of Emergency Situations educates public on safety during emergencies [PHOTOS]
26 April 16:40 -
President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijani people understand the value of peace and reconciliation very well
26 April 16:15 -
Azerbaijani President: It is a great honor to receive Gernika Award for Peace and Reconciliation
26 April 16:00 -
President Ilham Aliyev addresses participants of Gernika Award for Peace and Reconciliation ceremony
26 April 15:41 -
Earthquake of 3.2 magnitude shakes Caspian Sea
26 April 15:29 -
One injured in mine explosion in Azerbaijan's Aghdara district
26 April 15:00 -
Azerbaijani cities to host series of events ahead of World Urban Forum
26 April 14:28 -
Repatriated families from Syria receive psychological and social assistance [PHOTOS]
26 April 14:07 -
CIS discusses creation of unified statistical union project implementation [PHOTOS]
26 April 13:25 -
CENTCOM seizes Iranian vessel in Gulf of Oman
26 April 13:04 -
Weekly review of Azerbaijan's oil prices
26 April 12:23 -
Azerbaijan sees significant growth in construction material production
26 April 12:05 -
National freestyle wrestlers advance to semifinals at European Championship
26 April 11:21 -
Weekly update on Azerbaijan's precious metals market
26 April 11:00 -
President Ilham Aliyev makes post about shooting in Washington
26 April 10:53 -
Gunfire at Washington Hilton sparks security scare involving Trump
26 April 10:15 -
Azerbaijan represented at int'l transport forum [PHOTOS]
26 April 10:00 -
Why Trump’s cancelled Pakistan talks reveal limits of pressure on Iran [Op-Ed]
26 April 09:00 -
Azerbaijan’s US trade leap signals confidence beyond oil
26 April 08:30 -
US to let Venezuela pay Maduro’s lawyer in drug trafficking case
26 April 08:00 -
Pirates hijack tanker carrying 18,500 tons of fuel near Somalia
25 April 23:15 -
Czech Republic plans to build its first mini nuclear power plant
25 April 22:28 -
Azerbaijan, Ukraine FMs discuss expanding cooperation during high-level talks [PHOTOS]
25 April 21:56 -
UK cancer cases hit record high of over 400,000 a year
25 April 21:24 -
Video highlighting Ukrainian President's visit to Azerbaijan shared on President Ilham Aliyev's social media accounts [VIDEO]
25 April 20:52 -
Azerbaijani government donates five electric buses to Ukraine’s Irpin [PHOTOS]
25 April 20:25 -
Trump cancels Witkoff and Kushner trip to Pakistan for Iran talks
25 April 19:58 -
China urges EU to remove firms from Russia-related sanctions list
25 April 19:32 -
Azerbaijan participates in International Transport Forum in Bishkek [PHOTOS]
25 April 18:59 -
Germany to deploy minesweeper for potential mission in the Strait of Hormuz
25 April 18:32 -
Azerbaijani NGOs address Open Letter to New York Mayor over controversial remarks
25 April 17:59 -
Extensive missile use drives up U.S. defense costs
25 April 17:25 -
Azerbaijan condemns New York mayor’s statement
25 April 16:52 -
Shooting championship held in Azerbaijan Army concludes [PHOTOS]
25 April 16:18 -
Azerbaijan’s Ukraine strategy blends aid, pragmatism and diplomacy
25 April 15:41 -
Türkiye may help clear Strait of Hormuz mines after Iran–US peace deal, Fidan says
25 April 15:17 -
President of Ukraine: We can establish very deep cooperation in the field of security
25 April 14:44 -
Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light oil price rises on global market
25 April 14:30 -
Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanks President Ilham Aliyev for assistance provided to his country
25 April 14:04 -
Presidents of Azerbaijan and Ukraine delivered press statements [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
25 April 13:56 -
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held one-on-one and expanded meetings with President of Ukraine in Gabala [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
25 April 13:50 -
President Ilham Aliyev: The military-industrial complex is developing in both Azerbaijan and Ukraine
25 April 13:49 -
President: SOCAR has been successfully operating in Ukraine for many years
25 April 13:42 -
President Ilham Aliyev: Our cooperation with Ukraine has a very strong political foundation
25 April 13:32 -
Global hunger intensifies as 266 million face acute food insecurity
25 April 13:23 -
Azerbaijan-Georgia trade turnover reaches $264.7 million in Q1
25 April 12:28 -
U.S. strikes suspected drug trafficking vessel in eastern Pacific
25 April 11:59 -
Azerbaijan’s oil and gas revenues slightly exceed forecast in Q1 2026
25 April 11:23 -
No Iran-US meeting planned during Araghchi’s visit to Pakistan: official
25 April 10:58 -
Mingachevir hosts first large-scale Multidisciplinary Psychology Conference
25 April 10:26 -
Azerbaijan boosts gas supply to Türkiye
25 April 09:57 -
Russia warns of 'tough' response to EU sanctions
25 April 09:00 -
Azerbaijan eyes industrial shift with Ganja Auto Plant’s China deal
25 April 08:30 -
UK pushes back on US NATO email over Falklands
25 April 08:00 -
Oxford Medieval Library is historic time capsule
24 April 23:30 -
Porsche adjust its Bugatti and Rimac stake
24 April 23:00 -
Gold and silver prices fall on COMEX amid market volatility
24 April 22:43 -
US extends shipping waiver for 90 days
24 April 22:22 -
China restricts exports to seven EU companies
24 April 21:53 -
South Korea significantly increased oil imports in May
24 April 21:21 -
Epstein link to London flats in abuse case
24 April 20:47 -
France's Velvet unveils its first high-speed train
24 April 20:13 -
Russia and Ukraine conduct prisoner exchange amid ongoing conflict
24 April 19:45 -
Musk launches steering-wheel-free robotaxis
24 April 19:12 -
Peskov: Putin may travel to Miami for G20 summit
24 April 18:49 -
Armenia votes at crossroads: embrace regional trade or revive losing conflict
24 April 18:18 -
Eurovision 2026: JIVA unveils new concept photoshoot for song 'Just Go' [PHOTOS]
24 April 17:50 -
Prizes Announced for Winners of “Baku Marathon 2026”
24 April 17:38 -
Azerbaijan–U.S. trade turnover more than doubles in first quarter of 2026
24 April 17:24 -
Azerbaijan Boxing Federation holds General Assembly [PHOTOS]
24 April 17:03 -
Passenger car output declines while truck production surges in Azerbaijan
24 April 16:48 -
Azerbaijani freestyle wrestlers start their run at European Championships
24 April 16:32 -
China reveals two previously unknown lunar minerals
24 April 16:14 -
Azerbaijan-Georgia trade turnover rises 28.9% in first quarter
24 April 15:56