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Karabakh's education network continues to grow under Great Return State Program

Karabakh's education network continues to grow under Great Return State Program

As part of the "Great Return" State Program, 12 preschool institutions and 25 general education schools operated in the liberated territories during the 2025/2026 academic year, representing another important milestone in restoring community life and supporting the region's development, AzerNEWS reports.

Nation
Emergency Ministry holds public awareness campaigns across country [PHOTOS]

Emergency Ministry holds public awareness campaigns across country [PHOTOS]

The relevant agencies of Azerbaijan's Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) have organized a series of public awareness events aimed at educating citizens on proper behavior during emergency situations, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan's weekly oil price review

Azerbaijan's weekly oil price review

The average prices of Azeri Light CIF, Azeri Light FOB Ceyhan, Dated Brent, and Urals crude oil all recorded declines over the past week, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
New wheat shipment transits Azerbaijan en route from Russia to Armenia [PHOTOS]

New wheat shipment transits Azerbaijan en route from Russia to Armenia [PHOTOS]

Today, a new shipment of wheat—770 tons transported in 11 rail wagons was sent from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan, continuing regional transit operations through the South Caucasus transport network, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
When diaspora politics collides with Armenia's new reality [OPINION]

When diaspora politics collides with Armenia's new reality [OPINION]

The Armenian National Committee of America has spent decades as one of Washington's most effective ethnic lobbies. Now, as Armenia's own government pursues peace, ANCA's positions increasingly diverge from Yerevan's, raising questions about whose interests it actually serves

World
Rafael Fiziev defeats Manuel Torres in UFC Fight Night Baku main event [PHOTOS]

Rafael Fiziev defeats Manuel Torres in UFC Fight Night Baku main event [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani mixed martial artist Rafael Fiziev has claimed a dominant victory over Mexico's Manuel Torres in the main event of UFC Fight Night Baku, delighting home fans with a second-round stoppage, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Azerbaijani culinary heritage and culture highlighted in France [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani culinary heritage and culture highlighted in France [PHOTOS]

A cultural event promoting Azerbaijani cuisine and traditions has been held in Paris, France, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Head of Vatican Apostolic Library and Apostolic Archive visits ANAS Manuscripts Institute [PHOTOS]

Head of Vatican Apostolic Library and Apostolic Archive visits ANAS Manuscripts Institute [PHOTOS]

During their visit to Azerbaijan, the Archivist and Librarian of the Holy Roman Church, Archbishop Giovanni Cesare Pagazzi, Prefect of the Vatican Apostolic Library, Don Mauro Mantovani and Prefect of the Vatican Apostolic Archive, Father Rocco Ronzani, have visited the Azerbaijan Institute of Manuscripts, AzerNEWS reports citing Azertag.

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
Culture Minister attends grand opening of Andijan – Cultural Capital of Turkic World 2026 [PHOTOS]

Culture Minister attends grand opening of Andijan – Cultural Capital of Turkic World 2026 [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's Culture Minister, Adil Karimli, has attended the ceremonial opening of "Andijan – Cultural Capital of the Turkic World 2026" during his official visit to Uzbekistan, AzerNEWS reports.

Sports
Six more matches scheduled in FIFA World Cup group stage

Six more matches scheduled in FIFA World Cup group stage

Six more matches are set to take place in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup, AzerNEWS reports.

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