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INRAIL: Türkiye’s answer to Bosphorus bottleneck that could redefine Eurasian trade

INRAIL: Türkiye’s answer to Bosphorus bottleneck that could redefine Eurasian trade

A 127-kilometre railway, half of it underground, designed to multiply Türkiye's rail freight capacity across the Bosphorus fifteenfold. INRAIL is being financed by an unusual coalition of Western, Asian, and Islamic development banks, and it sits directly across the path of the Middle Corridor's fastest-growing trade route.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev sends congratulatory letter to President Donald Trump

President Ilham Aliyev sends congratulatory letter to President Donald Trump

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to US President Donald Trump.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil prices drop over 6% amid global market slump

Azeri Light oil prices drop over 6% amid global market slump

The price of Azerbaijan's flagship "Azeri Light" crude oil has experienced a sharp decline, dropping by $6.35, or 6.57%, to settle at $90.50 per barrel on a CIF basis at the Italian port of Augusta, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Chamber of Accounts: Receivables in Azerbaijan rise faster than budget spending

Chamber of Accounts: Receivables in Azerbaijan rise faster than budget spending

Receivables in Azerbaijan grew at a faster pace than state budget expenditures in 2025, increasing their share in overall budget spending, according to the Chamber of Accounts’ opinion on the draft law on the implementation of the 2025 state budget, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Hikmet Hajiyev, Armen Grigoryan discuss peace agenda at Dilijan meeting

Hikmet Hajiyev, Armen Grigoryan discuss peace agenda at Dilijan meeting

On June 14, a working meeting was held in Dilijan, Armenia between Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Tehran and Washington set Friday date for diplomatic MoU

Tehran and Washington set Friday date for diplomatic MoU

Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU), Tehran and Washington are set to engage in a two-month negotiation window to resolve remaining disputed issues, according to Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Winners of Azerbaijan Open Dance Championship announced in Baku [PHOTOS]

Winners of Azerbaijan Open Dance Championship announced in Baku [PHOTOS]

The final tournament of the 2025–2026 Azerbaijan Open Dance Championship in non-sport dance disciplines has concluded in Baku, becoming one of the most striking events of the dance season, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
National musicians fascinate audience in Uzbekistan [PHOTOS]

National musicians fascinate audience in Uzbekistan [PHOTOS]

Spectacular concert program dedicated to the rich heritage of Azerbaijani music has been presented at the Uzbekistan State Conservatory in Tashkent, 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 Azerbaijan's Gabala district

Earthquake hits Azerbaijan's Gabala district

According to the Republican Seismic Survey Center, the earthquake occurred in the Gabala district, approximately 11 kilometers southwest of the Gabala seismic station.

Sports
Azerbaijani chess players to compete at World Junior Championship in Italy

Azerbaijani chess players to compete at World Junior Championship in Italy

The World Junior Chess Championship is set to take place in Montesilvano, bringing together young talents from 86 countries, AzerNEWS reports.

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