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Azerbaijan’s growing rail freight links with China strengthen Middle Corridor

Azerbaijan’s growing rail freight links with China strengthen Middle Corridor

Azerbaijan is strengthening its position as a strategic transport and logistics hub between Asia and Europe as freight traffic from China continues to expand. Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) received 416 block trains from China in January–September 2026, marking a 40% increase compared with the same period last year. This growth highlights the rising importance of the Middle Corridor and creates new opportunities for Azerbaijan to expand its role in international trade.

Nation
Six years pass since fourth terrorist act committed by Armenia in Ganja

Six years pass since fourth terrorist act committed by Armenia in Ganja

Today marks six years since Armenia’s fourth deadly missile attack on Ganja. At around 2:00 a.m. on October 11, 2020, the city center came under a ballistic missile attack by the enemy. As a result of the fourth missile strike on Ganja, 10 civilians were killed and more than 40 people were injured.

Oil & Gas
Wood Mackenzie: Azerbaijan gains strategic advantage through energy export infrastructure

Wood Mackenzie: Azerbaijan gains strategic advantage through energy export infrastructure

Azerbaijan has gained a strategic advantage through investments in critical oil and gas infrastructure that enables energy exports from the Caspian Sea to international markets, according to an analytical review by Wood Mackenzie.

Business
Netflix plans to lay off around 5% of its workforce

Netflix plans to lay off around 5% of its workforce

The streaming giant's last major round of layoffs took place in 2022, when the company dismissed hundreds of employees amid slowing growth and a decline in subscriber numbers.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Hadrut’s liberation: strategic turning point in Azerbaijan’s 44-Day war

Hadrut’s liberation: strategic turning point in Azerbaijan’s 44-Day war

October 9 holds a special place in Azerbaijan’s modern history as the anniversary of Hadrut’s liberation during the 44-day Patriotic War of 2020. Located in the Khojavand district of Karabakh, Hadrut occupied a strategically important position because of its mountainous terrain, surrounding heights and connections with neighboring areas. Its liberation strengthened Azerbaijan’s military position in the southern part of the battlefield and created favorable conditions for subsequent operations toward Shusha.

World
Trump floats idea of renaming Atlantic or Pacific Ocean

Trump floats idea of renaming Atlantic or Pacific Ocean

US President Donald Trump is considering renaming either the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean the "Trump Ocean" or the "Ocean of Americas" before leaving office.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan spotlights literature and publishing at Frankfurt Book Fair [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan spotlights literature and publishing at Frankfurt Book Fair [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan is presenting its literary heritage and book culture at the 78th Frankfurt Book Fair, which opened in Frankfurt.

Culture
'Seven Beauties' captivates audiences at Heydar Aliyev Palace [PHOTOS]

'Seven Beauties' captivates audiences at Heydar Aliyev Palace [PHOTOS]

Gara Garayev's ballet Seven Beauties was staged at Heydar Aliyev Palace in Baku on October 8.

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
Remains of 16 people discovered in Azerbaijan's Karabakh

Remains of 16 people discovered in Azerbaijan's Karabakh

The remains of 16 people were discovered in Karabakh three days ago, Akif Guliyev, head of the Forensic Archaeology Department at the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), has said.

Sports
AC Milan eye Yasin Ayari as potential Luka Modric successor

AC Milan eye Yasin Ayari as potential Luka Modric successor

AC Milan have begun exploring potential replacements for Croatian midfielder Luka Modric amid speculation that the veteran could retire at the end of the current season.

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