Big claims in Davos: how realistic is Azerbaijan’s vision of connectivity power?
At this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Azerbaijan’s president Ilham Aliyev made a striking claim: “Azerbaijan is the only reliable, safe, and friendly destination country for Europe to have a connection with Central Asia.” It was a bold line for a nation that has long played at the crossroads of continents, but one that reflects deepening confidence in Baku’s role as a geoeconomic bridge between East and West.
Davos speech: Trump links regional peace to broader global stability
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump described the current moment as a turning point for peace and transformation in the South Caucasus, a region that for decades was marked by one of the world’s most protracted and deeply rooted conflicts.
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Disinformation identified as major threat in Azerbaijan and globally [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan’s Health Ministry holds meeting with Pfizer regional delegation [PHOTOS]
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Cooperation expands in Caucasus as conflict gives way to dialogue [OPINION]
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with his Israeli counterpart in Davos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
IEA raises global oil supply outlook for 2026, keeps Azerbaijan forecast steady
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has raised its forecast for global oil supply growth in 2026, increasing it by 100,000 barrels per day (b/d) in its latest report, Azernews reports.
Hazelnut exports rise in value despite slight drop in volume
In 2025, Azerbaijan exported 18,973 tons of hazelnuts valued at 170.66 million USD, according to the monthly report of the State Customs Committee on the Status of Foreign Trade, Azernews reports.
Armenian president praises President Aliyev’s political will for regional peace
The President of Armenia, Vahagn Khachaturyan, has expressed gratitude to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev for demonstrating political will and commitment toward achieving peace in the South Caucasus, Azernews reports.
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Azerbaijan, Armenia assess Sadarak-Yeraskh railway section as part of regional connectivity push
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Pashinyan urges Russia to decide on restoring Armenia’s rail links to Azerbaijan and Türkiye
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Pashinyan hails TRIPP framework, reaffirms political will on Azerbaijan–Nakhchivan connectivity
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How technical framework pushed Zangazur Corridor one step closer [ANALYSIS]
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).
US mortgage applications up by 14.1%
Mortgage applications in the United States observed a weekly surge of 14.1% in the week ending January 16, the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey published on Wednesday showed, Azernews reports.
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Earth hit by geomagnetic storm [PHOTOS]
Currently, solar activity is at a low (R1) level due to M1.1 flares on the Sun, Azernews reports.
Exhibition 'Superheroes of Wildlife' to open soon at Heydar Aliyev Center
On February 4, Heydar Aliyev Center will present an exhibition by the renowned artists Gillie and Marc Schattner—British and Australian sculptors celebrated for creating powerful public art, Azernews reports.
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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.
Men's Volleyball Super League kicks off tenth round
The 10th round of the Azerbaijan Men's Volleyball Super League gets underway, Azernews reports.
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Davos speech: Trump links regional peace to broader global stability
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US mortgage applications up by 14.1%
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EU-Mercosur deal referred to EU Court of Justice
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Meta AI adds real-time Reels translation
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January 20 Tragedy and continuity of statehood: Lessons from Heydar Aliyev’s legacy [PHOTOS]
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Exhibition 'Superheroes of Wildlife' to open soon at Heydar Aliyev Center
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IEA raises global oil supply outlook for 2026, keeps Azerbaijan forecast steady
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Donald Trump lands in Switzerland to attend Davos
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Hazelnut exports rise in value despite slight drop in volume
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Big claims in Davos: how realistic is Azerbaijan’s vision of connectivity power?
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US further escalates military presence in Middle East [PHOTO]
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Disinformation identified as major threat in Azerbaijan and globally [PHOTOS]
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Philharmonic Hall pays tribite to victims of Black January [PHOTOS]
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SOCAR Türkiye powers up TAV airports with gas and electricity
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Azerbaijan’s crude oil imports from Kazakhstan rise around 3%
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Rutte: Ukraine is NATO's main issue, not Greenland
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Nizami Cinema Center premieres historical-documentary animation [PHOTOS]
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Emin Afandiyev's film awarded at Dhaka Int'l Film Festival [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan’s Health Ministry holds meeting with Pfizer regional delegation [PHOTOS]
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Natural gas exports increase in value despite volume decline in Azerbaijan
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Cooperation expands in Caucasus as conflict gives way to dialogue [OPINION]
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Azerbaijan’s gold imports surge as global gold prices hit record highs
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with his Israeli counterpart in Davos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Int'l Mugham Center commemorates Black January victims [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev sends letter to U.S. President Donald Trump [PHOTO]
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President Donald Trump sends letter to President Ilham Aliyev [PHOTOS]
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From Danish colonies to Epstein Island and modern controversies
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Men's Volleyball Super League kicks off tenth round
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Georgia’s trade with Azerbaijan grows slightly but partner ranking slips
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Wrestling teams gear up for international competitions
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with President of Dell Technologies in Europe, Middle East, and Africa in Davos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Trump says Iran could 'get blown up' if it acts
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Azerbaijan’s foreign trade reaches $49.4 billion in 2025
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Donald Trump boards Air Force One en route to World Economic Forum in Davos
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with Prime Minister of Czech Republic in Davos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Earth hit by geomagnetic storm [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with President of Brookfield Asset Management in Davos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Vehicle imports in Azerbaijan rise 29% in 2025
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FC Qarabag to face Eintracht Frankfurt in UEFA Champions League clash
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President Ilham Aliyev receives delegation of Zayed Award for Human Fraternity [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Oil transported via BTC pipeline drops to 206.4 Million barrels in 2025
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Baku accepts invitation to join Board of Peace launched by Donald Trump
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Lukashenko signs Belarus onto 'Board of Peace'
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Azerbaijan, BlackRock and the new geopolitics of infrastructure [OpED]
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TikTok tightens age verification in Europe
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President Aliyev makes bold case for Europe–Central Asia connectivity
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Azerbaijan targets 8 gigawatts of solar and wind power by 2032, President says
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EU and India on the verge of ‘historic’ trade deal, von der Leyen says
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Trump claims NATO might not exist without his presidency
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Greenland said to prepare for possible invasion
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister in Davos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with CEO of BlackRock, and Founding Partner, Chairman and CEO of Global Infrastructure Partners in Davos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Kremlin says ‘premature’ to talk about Russian participation in Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
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China demands Taliban protect its citizens after deadly blast
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UN accuses Israel of 'unprecedented attack' as diggers start demolishing UNRWA site
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Vučić hails Ilham Aliyev as one of today’s rare visionary leaders
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IAEA: Chernobyl lost off-site power on Tuesday
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Armenian president praises President Aliyev’s political will for regional peace
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Azerbaijani President: All our hopes for international mediation totally collapsed
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Bessent: Trump may pick Fed chair next week
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Hyundai U.S. EV plant posts strong 2025 results
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US national debt hits new record
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President Ilham Aliyev participates in panel session on “Defining Eurasia's Economic Identity” in Davos [PHOTOS]
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European Parliament suspending EU-U.S. trade deal a mistake says Meloni's party
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Macron fires back at Trump in Davos warning over tariffs and ‘new imperialism’
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BYD surpasses Tesla as top global EV seller
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Azerbaijani Literature Museum honors victims of Black January [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan sends new humanitarian shipment of electrical equipment to Ukraine [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with President of EBRD in Davos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Azerbaijan’s construction investments grow despite overall capital decline
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Human Fraternity Award recognises Azerbaijan’s post-conflict peace strategy
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Azerbaijani buyers return to Turkish property market, but remain below peak levels
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Azerbaijan boosts wind power output more than twofold in 2025
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with Chairman and CEO of J.P. Morgan in Davos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Presidential Library commemorates victims of January Tragedy [PHOTOS]
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Electricity output in Azerbaijan rises by 0.6% in 2025
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Composers' Union pays tribute to victims of Black January [PHOTOS]
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China cuts Russian oil imports in 2025 amid sanctions pressure and energy diversification
20 January 14:49 -
Spain train crash death toll rises to 41 after high-speed derailments
20 January 14:34 -
Azerbaijan launches week-long national boxing championship
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with President of Finland in Davos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
20 January 14:24 -
President Ilham Aliyev meets with Prime Minister of Iraqi Kurdistan in Davos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Armenia explores new route for Russian gas imports via Azerbaijan amid Iran, Lars border challenges
20 January 14:08 -
Chess Federation announces finalists for National Championship [PHOTOS]
20 January 13:46 -
Trump says had 'very good call' with Rutte over Greenland
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Turkish Ministry of Defense pays tribute to January 20 martyrs
20 January 13:04 -
Why Davos matters more than ever for Azerbaijan in fragmenting global economy
20 January 12:41 -
January 20 and rise of Azerbaijan’s national liberation movement
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Norway sends letters urging citizens to prepare for possible Russian conflict
20 January 12:09 -
YARAT launches third season of film school [PHOTOS]
20 January 12:03 -
NORAD aircraft arrive in Greenland for pre-planned defence activities
20 January 11:56 -
President Ilham Aliyev interviewed by Euronews in Davos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
20 January 11:44 -
Educational institutions mark National Mourning Day [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan's natural gas exports to Serbia surge in January–November 2025
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Azerbaijani government officials honor martyrs on January 20 [PHOTOS]
20 January 11:01 -
Board of Peace for Gaza to be signed at Davos forum
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Baku to hold concert honoring victims of Black January
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Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude declines on CIF and FOB basis
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Trump said to meet global CEOs in Davos
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President Ilham Aliyev makes post on occasion of 20 January tragedy [VIDEO]
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