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Yerevan’s search for new protector risks repeating old patterns

Yerevan’s search for new protector risks repeating old patterns

The South Caucasus is undergoing a profound geopolitical transformation. Following the Second Garabaghh War, a new regional reality has emerged in which old political formulas no longer function.

Nation
Baku, Belgrade discuss expanding bilateral economic cooperation

Baku, Belgrade discuss expanding bilateral economic cooperation

The sides exchanged views on prospects for increasing Azerbaijani exports to the Serbian market.

Oil & Gas
Japan receives first Azerbaijani crude oil shipment

Japan receives first Azerbaijani crude oil shipment

A tanker carrying approximately 45,000 kiloliters of Azerbaijani crude oil arrived in Japan. The volume is estimated to equal around...

Business
Azerbaijan records slight slowdown in consumer price growth

Azerbaijan records slight slowdown in consumer price growth

Consumer prices in Azerbaijan increased. According to the official data, the latest figures indicate a slight easing in inflationary pressure compared to the January-March period, when the country’s consumer price index (CPI) rose by...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan questions Armenia’s claim to Karabakh in explosive remarks

Pashinyan questions Armenia’s claim to Karabakh in explosive remarks

During a meeting with members of the public in the village of Kornidzor in Armenia’s Syunik region, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made a striking statement regarding Karabakh.

World
SpaceX launches new batch of U.S. spy satellites from California

SpaceX launches new batch of U.S. spy satellites from California

Despite heavy fog covering California’s central coast, the launch proceeded smoothly, with the Falcon 9 climbing through low clouds shortly after liftoff.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Baku hosts Arts Olimpia, bringing together young talents [PHOTOS]

Baku hosts Arts Olimpia, bringing together young talents [PHOTOS]

For two days, Baku turned into a true capital of art and inspiration as the city grandly hosted Arts Olimpia / İncəsənət Olimpiadası 2026, bringing together around 2,000 talented children and young performers from all across the country, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Young talents shine at Theater Festival in Baku [PHOTOS]

Young talents shine at Theater Festival in Baku [PHOTOS]

The grand curtains of the Azerbaijan State Academic Musical Theater recently rose for a final time this season to mark the conclusion of the "Pillə 4" (Step 4) Republican Student Theater Festival, 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
ANAMA neutralizes dozens of mines and UXOs in liberated territories

ANAMA neutralizes dozens of mines and UXOs in liberated territories

According to the agency, clearance teams discovered and safely neutralized a total of 71 anti-personnel mines, 20 anti-tank mines, and 440 unexploded ordnances (UXOs) during the reporting period.

Sports
Jamal Aliyev sets new endurance swimming record [PHOTOS]

Jamal Aliyev sets new endurance swimming record [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani swimming has reached a new milestone thanks to the remarkable endurance of Jamal Aliyev, AzerNEWS reports.

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