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Europe’s critical minerals challenge creates new opening for Azerbaijan

Europe’s critical minerals challenge creates new opening for Azerbaijan

The geopolitical architecture of Europe continually demands bold partnerships, visionary resource management, and forward-looking economic alliances. For the past decade, the relationship between Baku and Rome stood as a triumph of energy diplomacy, anchored primarily by the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) and steady flows of Caspian natural gas. Today, that partnership enters an entirely new dimension. The recent signing of a joint declaration on critical raw materials between Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov and Italian Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso represents a decisive pivot toward futuristic industrial synergy. By expanding their strategic focus from traditional hydrocarbons to critical raw materials, artificial int

Nation
Azerbaijan, Italy sign joint declaration on strategic cooperation

Azerbaijan, Italy sign joint declaration on strategic cooperation

An event titled "Italy-Azerbaijan: Strengthening Economic and Industrial Cooperation" has been held under the auspices of the Confederation of Italian Industry (Confindustria), which brings together companies operating in Italy’s manufacturing and services sectors.

Oil & Gas
SOCAR and Eni eye expansion into joint energy projects in third countries

SOCAR and Eni eye expansion into joint energy projects in third countries

Azerbaijan’s State Oil Company, SOCAR, is evaluating options to expand its collaboration with Italian energy giant Eni S.p.A. on joint initiatives in third countries, according to Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy, Mikayil Jabbarov.

Business
Enjoy more affordable data packs with Azercell MiFi and Wi-Fi devices

Enjoy more affordable data packs with Azercell MiFi and Wi-Fi devices

Azercell offers 60 GB of free data to subscribers purchasing MiFi and Wi-Fi devices

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan says Armenia working with Azerbaijan and Türkiye to reopen border

Pashinyan says Armenia working with Azerbaijan and Türkiye to reopen border

Armenia continues to hold discussions with Azerbaijan and Türkiye on reopening the Armenia–Türkiye border, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on October 22.

World
Pakistan’s Fuel Relief Program surpasses 11.8 million registrations

Pakistan’s Fuel Relief Program surpasses 11.8 million registrations

The Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Program is being implemented across Pakistan through digital technology to provide financial relief to lower-income motorists amid rising fuel prices. According to the latest available data as of October 14, 2026, a total of 11.83 million vehicle owners have registered under the program.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan marks International Chefs Day with charity event for children [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan marks International Chefs Day with charity event for children [PHOTOS]

International Chefs Day is celebrated annually on October 20 to honour culinary professionals and promote the sharing of cooking knowledge with younger generations.

Culture
MEMİM's project 'Breath of Culture' attracts great interest in regions [PHOTOS]

MEMİM's project 'Breath of Culture' attracts great interest in regions [PHOTOS]

The next series of events under the "Breath of Culture" (Mədəniyyət rüzgarı) project will be held in the Guba, Khachmaz, Siyazan, and Shabran regions from October 23 to 30.

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
Azerbaijan’s US ambassador participates in Drake Energy Forum in Pennsylvania [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan’s US ambassador participates in Drake Energy Forum in Pennsylvania [PHOTOS]

On October 19-20, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to the United States, Khazar Ibrahim, paid a working visit to Pennsylvania to participate in the Drake Forum, held in the cities of Oil City and Titusville.

Sports
Wrestling Federation and Sport Academy launch internship program for young physiotherapists [PHOTOS]

Wrestling Federation and Sport Academy launch internship program for young physiotherapists [PHOTOS]

A presentation ceremony was held for young physiotherapists in the national wrestling teams.

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