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Tuesday January 27 2026
How Azerbaijan is cutting China–Europe transit times through Middle Corridor

How Azerbaijan is cutting China–Europe transit times through Middle Corridor

The operational intensity of the corridor is also increasing. Eight freight trains were dispatched on the Xi’an–Baku route in January 2026, compared to eleven in December 2025, reflecting both seasonal fluctuations and ongoing optimization of schedules. Since the launch of regular container train services on the Middle Corridor in 2019, traffic has grown steadily, with more than 400 train runs recorded in 2025 alone.

Nation
Azerbaijani Parliament Speaker arrives in UAE for Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly Forum [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani Parliament Speaker arrives in UAE for Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly Forum [PHOTOS]

Speaker of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis, Sahiba Gafarova, has arrived in the United Arab Emirates on a working visit to take part in the 2nd Session of the Women Parliamentarians Forum of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean.

Oil & Gas
TotalEnergies extends Libya’s Waha concessions to 2050, plans major production boost [PHOTO]

TotalEnergies extends Libya’s Waha concessions to 2050, plans major production boost [PHOTO]

On January 24th, during the Libya Energy & Economy Summit in Tripoli, Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TotalEnergies, signed an agreement extending the Waha Concessions up to December 31, 2050, in the presence of Abdul Hamid Dbeiba, Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Azernews reports.

Business
Azerbaijan’s apple exports rise again with new markets, building on previous growth

Azerbaijan’s apple exports rise again with new markets, building on previous growth

In January–November of last year, Azerbaijan exported 93,881 tons of apples worth 65.9 million US dollars, marking continued growth in both export volume and revenues, Azernews reports based on data from the State Statistics Committee. During the same period, apple exports were 11 % higher in quantity and...

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Azerbaijan’s exports to Armenia grow as ties warm after historic rapprochement

Azerbaijan’s exports to Armenia grow as ties warm after historic rapprochement

In 2025, Azerbaijan exported goods worth $788,800 to Armenia, Azernews reported, citing the State Customs Committee, a sign of growing economic interaction between the neighbouring countries, 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
Zakharova on EU gas ban: Europe gave up freedom

Zakharova on EU gas ban: Europe gave up freedom

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova on Monday criticized the European Union's decision to ban all imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the bloc, claiming that the Europeans have "given up their freedom", 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
Cloudy and mostly dry weather expected in Baku

Cloudy and mostly dry weather expected in Baku

On January 26, the weather in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula is expected to be partly cloudy, occasionally overcast, and mostly dry, Azernews reports citing the National Hydrometeorology Service.

Culture
ARKA announces winners of state-supported film projects [PHOTOS]

ARKA announces winners of state-supported film projects [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijan Film Agency (ARKA), under the Culture Ministry has become a driving force behind the country's cinematic growth, fostering talent and helping local filmmakers bring their visions to life, Azernews reports.

Events
bp's contributes to promotion of nonconformist movement in Azerbaijan's fine arts [PHOTOS]

bp's contributes to promotion of nonconformist movement in Azerbaijan's fine arts [PHOTOS]

bp, on behalf of its partners in the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli, Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan, Shah Deniz and South Caucasus Pipeline projects - SOCAR, TPAO, LUKOIL, SGC, NICO, MOL, INPEX, ExxonMobil, ITOCHU, ONGC Videsh, Eni, MVM and TotalEnergies, has announced the successful completion of an important social project aimed at supporting the promotion of the non-conformist movement in Azerbaijani fine arts that emerged in the 1960s, Azernews reports.

Sports
Shahdag hosts Heydar Aliyev Cup in Snowboarding [PHOTOS]

Shahdag hosts Heydar Aliyev Cup in Snowboarding [PHOTOS]

Shahdag Tourism Center has hosted the highly anticipated Heydar Aliyev Cup in snowboarding, bringing together both children and adults to compete for top honors, Azernews reports.

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