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SOCAR’s Italian takeover marks Azerbaijan’s biggest geopolitical leap into Europe

SOCAR’s Italian takeover marks Azerbaijan’s biggest geopolitical leap into Europe

The geopolitical landscape of global energy is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation, and Azerbaijan is positioning itself not just as a spectator, but as a principal architect of this new era. For decades, the narrative surrounding the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) was confined to the boundaries of a traditional upstream supplier.

Nation
Azerbaijani NGOs appeal to governments of 48 countries to investigate Lafarge

Azerbaijani NGOs appeal to governments of 48 countries to investigate Lafarge

A group of Azerbaijani non-governmental organizations and civil society institutions has sent a joint official appeal to the relevant state bodies and ministries of 48 countries, including the U.S., the UK, Germany, and France, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Türkiye’s largest offshore gas field boosts energy independence

Türkiye’s largest offshore gas field boosts energy independence

The Sakarya field, located in the Black Sea, is considered the largest offshore natural gas discovery in Türkiye’s history. Its discovery was announced in July 2020, while the first deliveries to the national gas distribution system began in September 2023. By the end of 2023, production at the Sakarya field reached...

Business
Brabus unveils plans for luxury residential complex near Baku

Brabus unveils plans for luxury residential complex near Baku

Brabus has unveiled sketches for a new luxury real estate project near Baku, marking the company’s latest expansion beyond the automotive sector, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan announces plans for new transit gas pipeline through Armenia

Pashinyan announces plans for new transit gas pipeline through Armenia

Nikol Pashinyan has announced plans to construct a transit gas pipeline through Armenia while reaffirming the country’s intention to continue reforms aimed at aligning with European standards, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Judge temporarily blocks Trump's $1.8B 'lawfare' fund

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's $1.8B 'lawfare' fund

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled on Friday to temporarily block the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) from creating a $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" in light of a lawsuit that challenges the fund's existence, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Leyla Aliyeva visits "Yashil Chay" farm in Lankaran [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva visits "Yashil Chay" farm in Lankaran [PHOTOS]

As part of her visit to Lankaran, Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head of the IDEA Public Union, visited the "Yashil Chay" (Green Tea) farm located in the Istisu settlement.

Culture
Opera Days kick off in Baku, bringing together world-class performers [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Opera Days kick off in Baku, bringing together world-class performers [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

One of the season's most dazzling cultural events took place at the Heydar Aliyev Palace with the grand opening of the II Opera Days project, 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
Baku Boulevard to host spectacular classic and supercar festival this June

Baku Boulevard to host spectacular classic and supercar festival this June

A festival of classic and supercars will be held on Baku Boulevard on 6–7 June.

Sports
National team wins bronze medals at EKF Senior Championships Frankfurt [PHOTOS]

National team wins bronze medals at EKF Senior Championships Frankfurt [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani athletes have secured several medals at the EKF Senior Championships Frankfurt held in Germany, AzerNEWS reports.

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