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Rising fuel prices push drivers worldwide toward electric vehicles

Rising fuel prices push drivers worldwide toward electric vehicles

The wars in the Middle East and Ukraine have sent shockwaves through global energy markets, pushing fuel prices to record levels in many parts of the world. For millions of drivers, the rising cost of gasoline has become a powerful reminder of their dependence on traditional internal combustion engines.

Nation
Azerbaijan ready to support Ukraine’s energy security, Bayramov says

Azerbaijan ready to support Ukraine’s energy security, Bayramov says

Jeyhun Bayramov noted that Azerbaijan and Ukraine have held dynamic and active discussions on cooperation in the energy sector, including new momentum between delegations and counterparts, as well as additional areas of cooperation in the energy field.

Oil & Gas
South Caucasus Pipeline averages 63.7 million cubic metres of daily gas exports

South Caucasus Pipeline averages 63.7 million cubic metres of daily gas exports

During the first six months of this year, the average daily export capacity of the South Caucasus Pipeline (SCP) amounted to 63.7 million cubic meters, AzerNEWS reports. According to bp, the operating expenses of the SCP during the first half of the year were approximately...

Business
Gold prices rise on easing Middle East tensions

Gold prices rise on easing Middle East tensions

Gold prices rose for a fourth consecutive day on Thursday, reaching their highest level in seven weeks amid growing optimism that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Baku Court of Appeals rejects appeals filed by convicted Armenian nationals [PHOTOS]

Baku Court of Appeals rejects appeals filed by convicted Armenian nationals [PHOTOS]

On August 6, an open court hearing continued at the Baku Court of Appeals regarding 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 as a result of Armenia’s military aggression against Azerbaijan.

World
Oil-backed financing plan takes shape for $55 billion trade corridor

Oil-backed financing plan takes shape for $55 billion trade corridor

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu made statements to Yeni Şafak regarding the memorandums of understanding signed last week between Turkiye and Iraq concerning the Development Road Project.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Land of Fire opens new opportunities for global movie productions [PHOTOS]

Land of Fire opens new opportunities for global movie productions [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan is expanding its efforts to attract international film and television productions. In recent years, the Azerbaijan Culture Ministry and the Cinema Agency (ARKA) have introduced new funding programmes, production incentives and industry initiatives to support the country's film sector and encourage foreign productions. Their work is complemented by the Azerbaijan Film Commission, which provides production support for international projects.

Culture
Azerbaijan honors its photography legacy with commemorative stamp [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan honors its photography legacy with commemorative stamp [PHOTOS]

For more than 165 years, photography has captured Azerbaijan's history, cultural heritage, and the changes that have shaped the country over time.

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
Another group of families returns to Khojavand [PHOTOS]

Another group of families returns to Khojavand [PHOTOS]

In line with the instructions of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, the Great Return process to the country’s liberated territories continues.

Sports
Qarabag FC to face Dynamo Kyiv in UEFA Conference League Qualifier

Qarabag FC to face Dynamo Kyiv in UEFA Conference League Qualifier

Azerbaijan's Qarabag FC will play the first leg of its UEFA Conference League third qualifying round tie against Ukraine's Dynamo Kyiv on August 6, AzerNEWS reports.

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