Brussels puts €12bn behind a route it once viewed with suspicion
The EU's Global Gateway pledge marks the moment the Middle Corridor stopped being a wartime improvisation and became permanent infrastructure
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President Ilham Aliyev inspected conservation works at Pir Omar Sultan shrine in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]
On September 17, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva inspected the conservation works carried out at the Pir Omar Sultan shrine in Shamakhi.
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Pirgulu Park hotel inaugurated in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev viewed Nasimi Gardens complex in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev attended inauguration of Meysari Grand Hotel & SPA complex in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan's bilateral agenda is primarily oriented toward the countries of the Turkic world
BTC oil flows through Türkiye fall 9.5% as SOCAR takes pipeline control
In August 2026, 15.112 million barrels of oil were transported through Türkiye via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline. For comparison, the figure stood at ...
Azerbaijan’s construction materials production rises 9% to 1 billion manats
The total value of production in Azerbaijan’s construction materials sector amounted to 1,005.3 million manats in January-August 2026, increasing by 9.0% compared with the same period of the previous year.
Armenian Minister: Azerbaijani gasoline helped limit fuel price increase
Armenia’s Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan has said that gasoline prices in the country have increased less than on global markets.
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Armenia’s new constitution text expected to be made public by year-end
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Hajiyev says Azerbaijan committed to preserving Christian heritage as part of its history
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Opposition lawmaker: Armenia not ready to leave Eurasian Economic Union
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Pashinyan says Karki is Karki as he defends Azerbaijani enclave's name
Houthi drone debris kills one in Saudi Arabia
A Saudi Civil Defense spokesperson said on Thursday that one person was killed and two were injured after a Houthi drone was intercepted and destroyed in Saudi Arabia's western Taif Governorate.
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Israeli firms’ role in Greece’s €3 billion air defense program sparks scrutiny
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Russian drone attacks civilian ship heading to Ukrainian port, sources say
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Netanyahu announces bills targeting alleged defamation of IDF soldiers
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Alen Simonyan receives Italian delegation amid Yerevan’s efforts to join EU
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Celebrities to perform at Grape and Wine Festival [VIDEO]
The Grape and Wine Festival, to be held in Shamakhi on September 19-20, will feature a varied programme of concerts and entertainment for visitors.
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Documentary on Azerbaijani female Everest climber premiered in Baku [PHOTOS]
A documentary film titled "I Made Zero One", dedicated to Azerbaijani female mountaineer Vafa Musayeva, who climbed Mount Everest, has been presented.
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Future of Hormuz shipping remains uncertain despite Iran-Oman understanding
Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on specific entry and exit routes for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz following several weeks of negotiations. The Iranian side said maps and a joint document had been prepared for presentation to the Gulf states. The proposal is aimed less at "reopening" the strait than at establishing a coordinated and more predictable route for commercial shipping amid the current crisis.
Azerbaijan Cup final to be held in Ganja for first time
The Azerbaijan Cup final will be held at Ganja City Stadium for the first time.
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Documentary on Azerbaijani female Everest climber premiered in Baku [PHOTOS]
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Houthi drone debris kills one in Saudi Arabia
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Azerbaijan’s construction materials production rises 9% to 1 billion manats
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Israeli firms’ role in Greece’s €3 billion air defense program sparks scrutiny
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Russian drone attacks civilian ship heading to Ukrainian port, sources say
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Baku to host founding congress of Turkic Union of Composers [VIDEO]
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Azerbaijan Cup final to be held in Ganja for first time
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Azerbaijan’s bus production rises 44.5% in first eight months of 2026
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Netanyahu announces bills targeting alleged defamation of IDF soldiers
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National chess teams enter Olympiad second round
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BTC oil flows through Türkiye fall 9.5% as SOCAR takes pipeline control
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Armenian Minister: Azerbaijani gasoline helped limit fuel price increase
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President Ilham Aliyev inspected conservation works at Pir Omar Sultan shrine in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan’s UK energy partnership enters new phase with green power in focus
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Pirgulu Park hotel inaugurated in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]
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Brussels puts €12bn behind a route it once viewed with suspicion
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President Ilham Aliyev viewed Nasimi Gardens complex in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]
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Alen Simonyan receives Italian delegation amid Yerevan’s efforts to join EU
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Azerbaijan’s petroleum products output reaches 2.37 billion dollars
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President Ilham Aliyev attended inauguration of Meysari Grand Hotel & SPA complex in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]
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Culture Minister highlights Azerbaijan's tradition of tolerance through historical and religious heritage
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President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan's bilateral agenda is primarily oriented toward the countries of the Turkic world
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Zakharova warns of ‘eternal curse’ for those persecuting Armenian Church
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New art school to be established in Khankandi
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Azerbaijan's role in South Caucasus's new architecture
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President Ilham Aliyev: OTS is an organization with great international authority
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Armenia’s new constitution text expected to be made public by year-end
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President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva arrived in Shamakhi district [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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SOCAR completes acquisition of 10% stake in Côte d’Ivoire’s Baleine project
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Leaked charges reportedly point to Zelenskyy aide as alleged money laundering organizer
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Azerbaijan’s main gas pipeline carry 26.8 billion cubic meters in 8 months
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Türkiye orders Iran’s Mahan Air to suspend flights
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US House passes Russia sanctions bill with 100% tariff power for Trump
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Azerbaijan sets its sights on more complex, higher-value economy
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Hajiyev says Azerbaijan committed to preserving Christian heritage as part of its history
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President Ilham Aliyev received heads of security bodies of OTS member states [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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President Ilham Aliyev addresses participants of 5th Meeting of Secretaries of Security Councils of OTS member states
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Zelenskyy says Russian military deaths could approach 1 million
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Opposition lawmaker: Armenia not ready to leave Eurasian Economic Union
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Azerbaijan sees population increase in 2026
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Trump meets Armenian religious leaders at White House as peace efforts take centre stage
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Celebrities to perform at Grape and Wine Festival [VIDEO]
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Young karate fighters win three medals in Hungary [PHOTOS]
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Trump to meet Gulf leaders to discuss next phase of Iran War
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Azeri Light crude oil price drops to $122.15
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Kremlin: No notification from US on space arms
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What does Qobustan Solar Power Plant bring to Azerbaijan?
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Germany questions 'associate member' term for Canada
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Israel and Morocco move to upgrade diplomatic and commercial ties [PHOTO/VIDEO]
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TikTok founder tops Asia’s richest list
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Fidan: Israel is greatest threat to Syria's stability
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HÜRKUŞ-II becomes first Turkish aircraft to receive indigenous military type certificate
16 September 22:22 -
Singapore launches courses to boost AI readiness
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Türkiye seeks to close high-tech trade gap through advanced manufacturing
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UK fuel price rises drive inflation
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Houthis begin mining Bab el-Mandeb Strait, report says
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Pashinyan says Karki is Karki as he defends Azerbaijani enclave's name
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Minister Bolat puts Türkiye’s economic transformation at heart of Ahilik celebrations
16 September 20:18 -
Azerbaijan and Central Asia join forces against new wave of security threats
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Abu Dhabi’s mining giant is taking a closer look at Nakhchivan
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Saudi Arabia cuts some oil supplies to Europe
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Lavrov: If Europe attacks Russia, war will be short
16 September 18:56 -
Ansarullah denies threat to Mecca and Islamic holy sites
16 September 18:20 -
OPEC Fund approves $645 million in new financing for 14 countries
16 September 17:53 -
Int'l Mugham Center opens new season with night of traditional music [PHOTOS]
16 September 17:36 -
Lavrov: Russia ready for any talks with Ukraine
16 September 17:14 -
EU proposes Canada become bloc’s 'first associate member'
16 September 16:48 -
Azerbaijani table tennis players set for Belgian Open 2026
16 September 16:39 -
Azerbaijan could emerge as key gateway for Uzbek exports to Europe - CPR Director
16 September 16:22 -
Houthis claim strikes on Aramco site, Saudi air base
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National chess players begin Olympiad run in Samarkand
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SOCAR and George Washington University discuss expanding partnership [PHOTOS]
16 September 15:57 -
Fidan Hajiyeva Int'l Opera Festival introduces new talents [PHOTOS]
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Armenia’s Constitutional Court declares TRIPP agreement Constitutional
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SOCAR’s STAR Refinery boosts diesel, naphtha and coke output in Türkiye
16 September 15:24 -
Gaya State Ensemble puts new musical spin on Uzeyir Hajibayli's work
16 September 15:13 -
Gold extends gains ahead of key Fed decision
16 September 14:56 -
Russian businessman reportedly financed Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas wedding celebrations
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Footage of President Ilham Aliyev's participation in inauguration of Gobustan Solar Power Plant published on his social media pages [VIDEO]
16 September 14:42 -
Belarus, US agreed on interim agreement
16 September 14:35 -
Hashim Thaçi gets 25-year sentence for Kosovo war crimes
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Baku’s unifying formula: culture, Turkic ties and global diplomacy
16 September 14:17 -
Israeli cyber firm blamed for AI hacking breaches involving Anthropic, OpenAI and Meta
16 September 14:09 -
Israeli court sentences settler to 22 years for killing Palestinian
16 September 13:55 -
Azerbaijan’s net foreign assets jump $3.3 billion as overseas investment surges
16 September 13:39 -
Azerbaijan becomes Türkiye’s largest natural gas supplier in July 2026
16 September 13:20 -
Moldovan referees to officiate Azerbaijan-Tajikistan friendly match
16 September 12:59 -
President Ilham Aliyev attended inauguration of Gobustan Solar Power Plant [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
16 September 12:58 -
Hazelnut prices jump 53% as Azerbaijan’s export volumes slide
16 September 12:37 -
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone attempting to enter Mecca airspace [VIDEO]
16 September 12:23 -
Azerbaijan's jazz fascinates music lovers in Switzerland [PHOTOS]
16 September 12:18 -
George Zakarashvili appointed Georgia’s ambassador to Azerbaijan
16 September 12:05 -
President Ilham Aliyev addresses participants of international scientific and practical conference
16 September 11:45 -
UEFA to review Baku Olympic Stadium ahead of Champions League matches
16 September 11:42 -
Malaysia moves to tighten controls on shipments to Israel
16 September 11:31 -
XRG completes acquisition of stake in Southern Gas Corridor
16 September 11:20 -
UK in talks about joining global defence bank to fund NATO projects
16 September 11:04 -
Azeri Light climbs to $128 as global oil market remains volatile
16 September 10:43 -
Baku hosts OTS conference on economic cooperation and regional integration
16 September 10:21 -
Argentina summons UK, Israeli envoys over Falklands oil project
16 September 10:00