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SOCAR’s €600 million Nis plant takes Azerbaijan’s gas strategy into power

SOCAR’s €600 million Nis plant takes Azerbaijan’s gas strategy into power

The gas-fired power plant that Azerbaijan plans to build in the Serbian city of Nis is a very important project. This 500-megawatt plant will produce 350 megawatts of electricity and 150 megawatts of heat, which is very important for the entire energy system of Serbia.

Nation
AZAL explores Embraer aircraft and new routes in talks with Brazil

AZAL explores Embraer aircraft and new routes in talks with Brazil

Azerbaijan and Brazil have discussed opportunities to further develop aviation ties between the two countries.

Oil & Gas
Lummus, SOCAR develop roadmap to expand Azerbaijan’s oil refining capacity

Lummus, SOCAR develop roadmap to expand Azerbaijan’s oil refining capacity

US-based Lummus Technology and Azerbaijan’s State Oil Company (SOCAR) are developing a roadmap aimed at increasing Azerbaijan’s oil refining capacity and strengthening the country’s petrochemical capabilities, Lummus Vice President and Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa Fadi Mkhaini told Trend.

Business
Gold slides as markets expect higher rates

Gold slides as markets expect higher rates

Gold and silver prices declined on the New York COMEX commodities exchange, with both precious metals recording losses during trading. The price of one troy ounce of gold fell by ...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan’s battle for a safe return begins beneath the ground

Azerbaijan’s battle for a safe return begins beneath the ground

Azerbaijan has one of the world's worst landmine problems. The 4th International Mine Action Conference in Baku this week argued that demining is not the end of the story, it is only the beginning

World
Hungary blocks Ukraine’s EU accession talks for the third time

Hungary blocks Ukraine’s EU accession talks for the third time

Hungary has blocked the next stage of Ukraine’s European Union membership process for the third time.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Baku to host exhibition reflecting country's rich archaeological heritage

Baku to host exhibition reflecting country's rich archaeological heritage

The "Echoes of the Past" exhibition will be held at the Museum and Exhibition Hall in Baku's Old City from September 8 to 11.

Culture
Vampire Diaries stars back together on screen

Vampire Diaries stars back together on screen

Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley are set to share the screen again, nearly a decade after The Vampire Diaries came to an end.

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 clears more than 7,500 hectares of land in August

Azerbaijan clears more than 7,500 hectares of land in August

Organizations involved in mine clearance in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories carried out extensive demining operations throughout August.

Sports
Traffic restrictions to be introduced in Baku for IRONMAN 70.3 race

Traffic restrictions to be introduced in Baku for IRONMAN 70.3 race

Temporary traffic restrictions will be introduced on several streets and avenues in Baku on September 4 and 5 to ensure the safe and orderly staging of the international IRONMAN 70.3 race.

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