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Azerbaijan looks beyond oil with ambitious tech hub strategy

Azerbaijan looks beyond oil with ambitious tech hub strategy

Azerbaijan stands at a profound economic crossroads, poised to embark on one of the most audacious legislative experiments in its post-Soviet history. Long characterized by its vast oil and gas reserves, the nation is actively engineering a paradigm shift toward a knowledge-based economy.

Nation
Azerbaijan showcases ASAN Service model to Chadian delegation [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan showcases ASAN Service model to Chadian delegation [PHOTOS]

A delegation led by Chad's Minister of Economy, Finance, Budget and International Cooperation, Tahir Hamid Nguelin, has visited an ASAN Service Center to learn about Azerbaijan's innovative public service delivery model.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price falls below $81 per barrel amid global market decline

Azeri Light oil price falls below $81 per barrel amid global market decline

Azerbaijan’s flagship crude grade, Azeri Light, posted a notable decline in international markets, mirroring a broader downturn across major global oil benchmarks.

Business
Azerbaijan's copper concentrate production and exports reach record levels

Azerbaijan's copper concentrate production and exports reach record levels

Azerbaijan recorded a sharp increase in both the production and export of copper concentrate in the first months of 2026, underscoring the growing role of the mining sector in the country's non-oil economy, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan says Hajiyev's Armenia visit helped preserve momentum in peace process

Pashinyan says Hajiyev's Armenia visit helped preserve momentum in peace process

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has described Azerbaijani Presidential Aide Hikmet Hajiyev's recent visit to Armenia as an important step in maintaining momentum in the normalization process between the two countries, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Russian-Armenian businessman's party challenges election results in high court

Russian-Armenian businessman's party challenges election results in high court

The opposition Strong Armenia alliance has filed a motion with the Constitutional Court seeking to invalidate the results of Armenia's June 7 parliamentary elections, alleging that the authorities orchestrated electoral violations during the vote, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Exhibition 'Threads of Remembrance' opens at National Carpet Museum [PHOTOS]

Exhibition 'Threads of Remembrance' opens at National Carpet Museum [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum has opened the "Threads of Remembrance" exhibition, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Sahib Pashazade chairs State Exam Commission at Uzbekistan State Conservatory [PHOTOS]

Sahib Pashazade chairs State Exam Commission at Uzbekistan State Conservatory [PHOTOS]

The Director of the International Mugham Center, Honored Artist, Ambassador of Culture of Uzbekistan, and PhD in Art Studies, Sahib Pashazade, has chaired the State Examination Commission for "Folk Instrument Performance" at the invitation of the Uzbekistan State Conservatory, 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
Earthquake hits Caspian Sea

Earthquake hits Caspian Sea

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 18 km beneath the earth’s surface.

Sports
Azerbaijani archer secures quota for 4th European Games

Azerbaijani archer secures quota for 4th European Games

The Azerbaijani archer Mammadali Aliyev has scored 659 points at European Outdoor Championship held in Antalya, Turkiye, AzerNEWS reports.

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