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Germany-Azerbaijan Business Council reflects broader shift in economic diplomacy

Germany-Azerbaijan Business Council reflects broader shift in economic diplomacy

The German-Azerbaijani Business Council embodies this modern approach by providing a permanent platform where representatives of both countries can exchange ideas, identify common interests, and transform economic potential into practical cooperation. Rather than relying on occasional meetings or isolated business forums, the Council establishes a systematic mechanism designed to promote lasting engagement and tangible outcomes.

Nation
Footage of President Ilham Aliyev's visit to Germany posted on his social media [VIDEO]

Footage of President Ilham Aliyev's visit to Germany posted on his social media [VIDEO]

Footage of President Ilham Aliyev's visit to Germany was posted on his social media accounts.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan's petroleum products sector shows mixed performance

Azerbaijan's petroleum products sector shows mixed performance

Azerbaijan produced 354,900 tonnes of petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen, and other residual petroleum products during the January-June period of 2026.

Business
Fertilizer output drops as Azerbaijan's urea production declines

Fertilizer output drops as Azerbaijan's urea production declines

Ukraine remained the largest destination for Azerbaijani urea exports during the reporting period, while India emerged as one of the country's key new export markets.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Baku court continues appeals of convicted Armenian nationals [PHOTOS]

Baku court continues appeals of convicted Armenian nationals [PHOTOS]

On July 21, the hearing continued at the Baku Court of Appeal on the appeals filed by citizens of the Republic of Armenia Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others, who were convicted by the Baku Military Court of crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, including the preparation and conduct of an aggressive war, genocide, violations of the laws and customs of war, terrorism, financing of terrorism, forcible seizure of power, and numerous other crimes committed as a result of Armenia’s military aggression against Azerbaijan.

World
Masoud Pezeshkian criticizes misleading commentary on Iran talks

Masoud Pezeshkian criticizes misleading commentary on Iran talks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has defended Tehran's ongoing negotiations and criticized what he described as inaccurate commentary and selective media coverage of the talks.

Analysis

Lifestyle
DREAM Fest 2026 to unite global music stars on Caspian coast

DREAM Fest 2026 to unite global music stars on Caspian coast

Baku is preparing to host the third edition of DREAM Fest 2026,AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Baku,Tashkent expand cooperation in creative industries [PHOTOS]

Baku,Tashkent expand cooperation in creative industries [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's Deputy Minister of Culture Murad Huseynov has held a meeting with Nodirbek Sayfullayev, First Deputy Minister of Culture of Uzbekistan, at the Uzbek Ministry of 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

Events
Azerbaijan Navy holds graduation ceremony for Basic Diver Course [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Azerbaijan Navy holds graduation ceremony for Basic Diver Course [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Pursuant to the relevant order of the First Deputy Minister of Defense – Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army, a graduation ceremony for the Basic Diver Course was held in the Azerbaijan Navy.

Sports
Fatima Alkaramova secures bronze at Belarus Open Swimming Cup

Fatima Alkaramova secures bronze at Belarus Open Swimming Cup

Azerbaijani national team swimmer Fatima Alkaramova has won a bronze medal at the Belarus Open Swimming Cup 2026 held in Minsk, AzerNEWS reports.

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