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Azerbaijan secures dominance in China’s South Caucasus investment story

Azerbaijan secures dominance in China’s South Caucasus investment story

Factories, pipelines, and trade corridors often speak louder than diplomatic communiqués. The surge of Chinese foreign direct investment in the South Caucasus, 2.5 times larger than a decade ago and now standing at 690 million dollars, reveals more than a balance sheet. It signals Beijing’s recalibration of the region from a distant frontier into a strategic corridor. With sixty percent of that capital flowing into Azerbaijan...

Nation
Horovlu hosts first New Year school event after years of displacement [PHOTOS]

Horovlu hosts first New Year school event after years of displacement [PHOTOS]

A festive event marking 31 December – World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the New Year was held at the Horovlu village complete secondary school. Organised in the native homeland after many years, the celebration became a vivid symbol of Horovlu’s revival and reflected the joy of local residents, especially young schoolchildren.

Oil & Gas
West Azeri marks 20 years of oil production [PHOTO]

West Azeri marks 20 years of oil production [PHOTO]

bp as the operator of the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) oil field development is pleased to advise that tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of first oil from the West Azeri platform – a key milestone in the development of the giant ACG field, Azernews reports.

Business
ADB forecasts strong growth in Azerbaijan’s e-commerce market over next five years

ADB forecasts strong growth in Azerbaijan’s e-commerce market over next five years

The ADB notes that e-commerce revenues in Azerbaijan have more than doubled over the past five years, increasing from USD 742 million in 2017 to USD 1.76 billion in 2022, reflecting rapid digitalization and growing consumer adoption.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Nikol Pashinyan hopes for exports from Armenia to Azerbaijan soon

Nikol Pashinyan hopes for exports from Armenia to Azerbaijan soon

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed hope that goods will soon be exported from Armenia to Azerbaijan, Azernews reports, citing foreign media.

Armenian Aggression
Babayan breaks silence as Garabagh Armenians’ fate becomes political weapon

Babayan breaks silence as Garabagh Armenians’ fate becomes political weapon

Samvel Babayan, once the “commander” of the so-called Artsakh Defense Army and ex-“secretary” of the self-proclaimed Artsakh National Security Council, has returned to the spotlight with a blunt and uncompromising critique of the Armenian authorities. His timing, right before the June parliamentary elections, raises eyebrows, but his words strike at the unresolved legacy of Garabagh and the failures of Armenian leadership.

World
Experts warn of higher accident death risk in hybrid cars

Experts warn of higher accident death risk in hybrid cars

Drivers of hybrid vehicles are reported to be significantly more likely to die in traffic accidents than drivers of cars with traditional internal combustion engines. Researchers suggest that this may be linked to the complex design of hybrid cars, which combine gasoline engines, high-voltage batteries, and electric motors, 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
Season's first snowfall blankets Azerbaijan's cultural capital [PHOTOS]

Season's first snowfall blankets Azerbaijan's cultural capital [PHOTOS]

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Culture
Azerbaijan Artists' Union presents final exhibition of year [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Artists' Union presents final exhibition of year [PHOTOS]

On December 29, the final exhibition "Best Work of the Year" featuring art works by Azerbaijani artists opened at the Vajiha Samadova Exhibition Hall of the Azerbaijan Artists' Union, Azernews reports.

Events
Moscow hosts Meet Global MICE Congress, attracting participants from 37 countries [PHOTOS]

Moscow hosts Meet Global MICE Congress, attracting participants from 37 countries [PHOTOS]

The international congress reaffirmed Moscow’s status as a global center of expertise in business tourism, bringing together professionals from 37 BRICS and Global South countries. The event welcomed nearly twice as many participants as last year — a total of 2,500 industry specialists. Its diverse program covered topics such as successful MICE destinations, the effectiveness of business events, the future of neurotechnologies and the experience economy, while also enabling a record number of business meetings, Azernews reports.

Sports
Baku named World Capital of Sport after landmark year

Baku named World Capital of Sport after landmark year

In recent days, the attention of the Azerbaijan’s public – especially our athletes, sports specialists, and everyone who loves sport – has been focused on the ceremony dedicated to the annual sports results held on December 26, 2025.

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