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France’s turn to private armies risks tearing Western alliance apart

France’s turn to private armies risks tearing Western alliance apart

In recent months, amid growing fractures within the European Union and against the backdrop of the Ukraine-Russia war, a range of new interpretations has emerged regarding NATO and the Western camp. France’s increasing drive towards militarisation and the legalisation of private military structures now openly signals Paris’s intention to challenge cohesion within the Western alliance, including NATO, an organisation that is over seventy years old.

Nation
President of Ukraine sends congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev

President of Ukraine sends congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sent a congratulatory letter to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of his birthday, Azernews reports.

Oil & Gas
First commercial gasoline shipment from Azerbaijan reaches Armenia via rail

First commercial gasoline shipment from Azerbaijan reaches Armenia via rail

A total of 22 railcars carrying 1,300 tons of A95-grade gasoline entered Armenian territory via the Azerbaijan–Georgia–Armenia railway, Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan announced on his official Facebook page, Azernews reports.

Business
Azerbaijan sees strong growth in real estate investments

Azerbaijan sees strong growth in real estate investments

In Azerbaijan, 7.6 million manat was invested in real estate-related operations from fixed capital in the January–November period of this year, Azernews reports, citing the State Statistics Committee.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Pashinyan calls for restoration of railway links as Azerbaijani fuel shipment heads to Armenia

Pashinyan calls for restoration of railway links as Azerbaijani fuel shipment heads to Armenia

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said he asked Russia to urgently restore several key railway lines, Azernews reports via Armenian media.

Armenian Aggression
Harutyunyan acknowledges war crimes revealed in court proceedings

Harutyunyan acknowledges war crimes revealed in court proceedings

“War crimes were presented here. To be honest, I got to know most of them here,” the accused Arayik Harutyunyan said during his closing statement at the Baku Military Court, where the trial of criminal cases against citizens of the Republic of Armenia is ongoing, Azernews reports.

World
Legendary Mercedes-Benz designer retires

Legendary Mercedes-Benz designer retires

Mercedes-Benz chief designer Gorden Wagener will step down in January, concluding a remarkable 28-year career during which he transformed both the design of the automaker’s production models and its internal design culture, 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
Azerbaijan represented at int'l exhibition in Algeria [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan represented at int'l exhibition in Algeria [PHOTOS]

An international exhibition and fashion show has taken place in Algiers, the capital of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan State Committee on Work with Diaspora.

Culture
Uzbekistan Symphony Orchestra leaves audience in awe [PHOTOS]

Uzbekistan Symphony Orchestra leaves audience in awe [PHOTOS]

A fascinating concert program was presented at the State Academic Philharmonic Hall as part of the Uzbekistan Culture Days, Azernews reports.

Events
Energy security meets climate goals in Baku-Abu Dhabi strategic partnership [ANALYSIS]

Energy security meets climate goals in Baku-Abu Dhabi strategic partnership [ANALYSIS]

The Garadagh Solar Power Plant, developed in cooperation with the UAE’s Masdar, marked an important milestone as Azerbaijan’s first large-scale solar project built with foreign investment. This was followed by the launch of even more ambitious projects, including the Bilasuvar and Neftchala solar power plants and the Absheron-Garadagh wind power plant. With a total planned capacity of 1,000 megawatts, these projects reflect Azerbaijan’s commitment to green energy and the UAE’s growing role as a global renewable energy investor...

Sports
National boxing team claims gold medals in Germany [PHOTOS]

National boxing team claims gold medals in Germany [PHOTOS]

The U-17 European Boxing Championship has wrapped up in Keinbaum, Germany, Azernews reports.

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