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Baku's tourism boom runs into diversification reckoning by World Bank

Baku's tourism boom runs into diversification reckoning by World Bank

The predominantly oil-dependent economy and a stalled post-pandemic recovery in visitor numbers have pushed Washington's development lender to tell Baku, again, that its capital-centred tourism strategy has reached its limits.

Nation
Azerbaijan, Georgia and Türkiye deepen defense cooperation through 'Eternity-2026'

Azerbaijan, Georgia and Türkiye deepen defense cooperation through 'Eternity-2026'

In accordance with the military cooperation plan between the Ministries of Defense of Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye, the main planning conference for the "Eternity-2026" computer-assisted command-and-staff exercise to be held in Azerbaijan took place.

Oil & Gas
Kazakhstan transits 704,000 tons of oil via BTC pipeline in H1 2026

Kazakhstan transits 704,000 tons of oil via BTC pipeline in H1 2026

Kazakhstan transported 704,000 tons of crude oil through the Port of Aktau for export via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline in the first six months of 2026, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Gold eases while silver posts modest gains

Gold eases while silver posts modest gains

Gold is on track to end the week lower as growing concerns that escalating tensions between the United States and Iran could fuel inflation and force the U.S. Federal Reserve to maintain its tight monetary policy weigh on investor sentiment.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan’s exports to Armenia reach $17 million

Azerbaijan’s exports to Armenia reach $17 million

Azerbaijan exported goods worth $17.1286 million to Armenia in January-June of this year.

World
President Aliyev reaffirms Azerbaijan's support for Türkiye honoring July 15 martyrs

President Aliyev reaffirms Azerbaijan's support for Türkiye honoring July 15 martyrs

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev sent a message to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the occasion of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day, paying tribute to those who lost their lives while defending Türkiye during the failed coup attempt and reaffirming the enduring strategic partnership between the two countries.

Analysis

Lifestyle
National artists showcase art pieces at Venice Biennale [PHOTOS]

National artists showcase art pieces at Venice Biennale [PHOTOS]

As part of the Venice Biennale, works by Azerbaijani artists are being exhibited at Palazzo da Mula, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Culture summer school participants visit Uzbek Language and Culture Center in Ganja [PHOTOS]

Culture summer school participants visit Uzbek Language and Culture Center in Ganja [PHOTOS]

Participants of the "Summer School of Azerbaijani Culture" project have visited the Alisher Navoi Uzbek Language and Culture Center operating under the Ganja Branch of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), 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
Shusha Global Media Forum returns this time in its most consequential form yet

Shusha Global Media Forum returns this time in its most consequential form yet

On July 13–14, Shusha will host the fourth edition of its Global Media Forum under the theme "The Mission of Media in Promoting Peace: Restoring Truth and Rebuilding Trust." Nearly 160 media representatives, experts, and officials from 54 countries are expected, including delegates from some 30 international news agencies and more than 60 leading media organisations, making it one of the most internationally diverse gatherings the South Caucasus media calendar has seen this year.

Sports
U-17 World Wrestling Championships sets new participation records

U-17 World Wrestling Championships sets new participation records

The registration process for the U-17 World Wrestling Championships, which will be held in Baku, has been completed, AzerNEWS reports citing the Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation.

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