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Moldova’s unification debate, stripped of romance

Moldova’s unification debate, stripped of romance

For years, the idea of Moldova rejoining Romania hovered in the realm of sentiment—whispered at commemorations, debated in cafés, and carefully avoided in official speeches. Then President Maia Sandu said the quiet part out loud. By framing her hypothetical vote for reunification not as a romantic return to history but as a matter of security, Sandu signaled that Moldova’s most sensitive question has entered a new phase. In a region reshaped by war, identity alone no longer explains political choices; survival does.

Nation
Trump backs peace, signals US arms sales to Azerbaijan

Trump backs peace, signals US arms sales to Azerbaijan

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to sell US-made defense equipment to Azerbaijan, while reaffirming Washington’s support for the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan’s oil exports to Portugal fall sharply in 2025, but remain part of broader trade flows

Azerbaijan’s oil exports to Portugal fall sharply in 2025, but remain part of broader trade flows

In 2025, Azerbaijan exported 803.4 thousand tons of crude oil and petroleum products obtained from bituminous rocks to Portugal, earning $430.7 million from these shipments, Azernews reports, citing the State Customs Committee.

Business
Business activity expands in Garabagh and East Zangezur

Business activity expands in Garabagh and East Zangezur

As of January 1 this year, a total of 5,591 micro, small, medium and large business entities, along with 99,913 individual entrepreneurs, were operating in Azerbaijan’s Garabagh and East Zangezur economic regions.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Armenia, Azerbaijan to move toward energy integration, Pashinyan says

Armenia, Azerbaijan to move toward energy integration, Pashinyan says

The energy systems of Armenia and Azerbaijan will be integrated, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced on Wednesday during a session of the National Assembly of Armenia, answering questions from MPs, Azernews reports.

Armenian Aggression
Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village

Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village

A landmine explosion occurred in the Qızıloba village area of Ağdərə district, recently liberated from occupation, resulting in injury to a humanitarian worker, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA).

World
Pentagon’s new strategy: Russia a “manageable threat,” China a growing challenge

Pentagon’s new strategy: Russia a “manageable threat,” China a growing challenge

The US Department of Defense has released a new national defense strategy, describing Russia as a “persistent but manageable threat” to NATO’s eastern members, 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

Lifestyle
Winter Fairy Tale: Azerbaijan launches contest for art exhibition

Winter Fairy Tale: Azerbaijan launches contest for art exhibition

Aiming to foster a respectful attitude toward the environment among the younger generation and showcase the enchanting beauty of nature throughout the seasons, organisers have announced a call for submissions under the motto: "Get Closer to Nature – Capture Its Magic!" for the art exhibition "Winter Fairy Tale", dedicated to winter landscapes, Azernews reports.

Culture
Shahriyar Cultural Center holds concert showcasing Western Azerbaijan's ashig art [PHOTOS]

Shahriyar Cultural Center holds concert showcasing Western Azerbaijan's ashig art [PHOTOS]

A concert program titled "Western Azerbaijan Ashig Art Today" has taken place at Shahriyar Cultural Center, Azernews reports.

Events
January 20 Tragedy and continuity of statehood: Lessons from Heydar Aliyev’s legacy [PHOTOS]

January 20 Tragedy and continuity of statehood: Lessons from Heydar Aliyev’s legacy [PHOTOS]

A round-table discussion entitled “The January 20 Tragedy: The Just Voice of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev against the Silenced Outcry” was held at the NSU Scientific Library.

Sports
Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation leadership visits Garabagh [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation leadership visits Garabagh [PHOTOS]

The leadership of the Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation (AWF) has paid a visit to Garabagh region, Azernews reports.

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