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Gas prices spike in EU as winter bites, and what that means for Azerbaijan

Gas prices spike in EU as winter bites, and what that means for Azerbaijan

Natural gas markets are once again on edge. In recent days, the Dutch Title Transfer Facility (TTF) benchmark, Europe’s main wholesale gas price, climbed sharply to about $478 per 1,000 cubic meters, its highest level in roughly six months, representing a roughly 14% daily jump on the back of sudden demand and tightening conditions in storage and supplies.

Nation
“We’re watching Iran”: Trump orders US naval armada toward Gulf

“We’re watching Iran”: Trump orders US naval armada toward Gulf

United States President Donald Trump said a US naval “armada” was heading towards the Gulf region, with Iran being the focus, as officials said an aircraft carrier strike group and other assets would arrive in the Middle East in the coming days, Azernews reports via CNBC.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light crude prices decline at Augusta and Ceyhan ports

Azeri Light crude prices decline at Augusta and Ceyhan ports

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil delivered to Italy’s Augusta port on a CIF basis fell by $1.32, or 1.9 percent, compared to the previous level, settling at $66.63 per barrel, Azernews reports.

Business
Azerbaijan-CIS trade grows for third straight year, reaching $7.635bln

Azerbaijan-CIS trade grows for third straight year, reaching $7.635bln

In 2025, Azerbaijan’s trade turnover with Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries exceeded $7.635 billion, marking a 10.2 percent increase compared with 2024, according to the State Customs Committee, Azernews reports. The share of CIS trade in Azerbaijan’s total foreign trade turnover reached...

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
Musk predicts AI will outgrow humanity’s intelligence and abundance is closer than we think

Musk predicts AI will outgrow humanity’s intelligence and abundance is closer than we think

Artificial intelligence is expected to surpass human intelligence within the next five years, according to billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, the owner of SpaceX and Tesla, 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
Bahruz Kangarli at 133: short life that shaped Azerbaijani realist art [PHOTOS]

Bahruz Kangarli at 133: short life that shaped Azerbaijani realist art [PHOTOS]

This year marks the 133rd anniversary of the birth of Bahruz Kangarli, one of the founding figures of Azerbaijani realist art, Azernews reports.

Culture
Parliamentary Committee on Science and Education holds first meeting of spring session [PHOTOS]

Parliamentary Committee on Science and Education holds first meeting of spring session [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani Parliamentary Committee on Science and Education has held its first meeting of the 2026 spring session, 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 Premier League's matches to kick off today

Azerbaijan Premier League's matches to kick off today

The first matches of the 2026 Azerbaijan Premier League season will take place on January 23, Azernews reports.

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