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How Zangilan becomes symbol of Azerbaijan’s post-conflict order

How Zangilan becomes symbol of Azerbaijan’s post-conflict order

For more than 200 years, the Caucasus has been shaped by imperial rivalries, ethnic engineering and externally backed separatist movements. From the Russian Empire to the Soviet Union and the chaotic decades that followed the collapse of the USSR, unresolved territorial conflicts became instruments of geopolitical influence. The South Caucasus effectively existed in a permanent state of strategic uncertainty.

Nation
Slovak National Council Speaker Richard Raši arrives in Azerbaijan

Slovak National Council Speaker Richard Raši arrives in Azerbaijan

Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic Richard Raši arrived in Azerbaijan for an official visit.

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
Azerbaijan discusses new South Caucasus peace strategy at MEDIA roundtable [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan discusses new South Caucasus peace strategy at MEDIA roundtable [PHOTOS]

Today, a roundtable event themed “President Ilham Aliyev's Peace Strategy Is the Guarantee of Stability” was held under the organisation of the Azerbaijan Media Development Agency.

World
U.S. considers new Greenland bases

U.S. considers new Greenland bases

The United States has reportedly been holding regular negotiations with Denmark regarding an expansion of the American military presence in Greenland, according to several officials familiar with the discussions. Sources say talks between the two sides have intensified in recent months, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media.

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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