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Bitcoin rallies above $80,000 as investors reassess crypto cycle

Bitcoin rallies above $80,000 as investors reassess crypto cycle

Bitcoin’s surge above $80,000 is once again forcing investors to ask a familiar question: is cryptocurrency entering another major bull market, or are markets simply witnessing another powerful but temporary rally?

Nation
National Bolshevik group claims responsibility for provocation near Azerbaijani Embassy [VIDEO]

National Bolshevik group claims responsibility for provocation near Azerbaijani Embassy [VIDEO]

Video footage of a provocation carried out on August 27 near the guest house of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Moscow has appeared on social media.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price falls to $91.51 per barrel in Italy

Azeri Light oil price falls to $91.51 per barrel in Italy

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil has declined by $0.42, or 0.46%, from the previous figure to $91.51 per barrel on a CIF basis at Italy’s Augusta port.

Business
Azerbaijan-Türkiye trade turnover falls 3% in seven months

Azerbaijan-Türkiye trade turnover falls 3% in seven months

Azerbaijan’s trade turnover with Türkiye amounted to $3.28 billion in January-July 2026, marking a 3% decline compared with the same period last year.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia at a fork in the road: West or Moscow?

Armenia at a fork in the road: West or Moscow?

Armenia’s internal political scene is once again dominated by serious scandal, infighting and confrontation. At the centre of the latest turmoil are members of the former ruling establishment, most notably Robert Kocharyan and Serzh Sargsyan, both of whom have been closely associated with Russia and have reportedly been detained by law enforcement authorities.

World
Seoul plans major investments in humanoid development

Seoul plans major investments in humanoid development

Against the backdrop of intensifying global competition in robotics and artificial intelligence, South Korea plans to invest 2.3 trillion won, or approximately $1.66 billion, by 2030 to support the domestic development of humanoid robots.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Mugham art: Living tradition carried through centuries

Mugham art: Living tradition carried through centuries

There are sounds that belong to a particular place, and there are sounds that seem to belong to humanity itself. Azerbaijani mugham is one of them. Deeply rooted in the country's history, it carries the emotions, memories and worldview of generations, passing from one voice to another without losing its character.

Culture
Lachin Film Festival presents awards to cinema professionals and filmmakers [PHOTOS]

Lachin Film Festival presents awards to cinema professionals and filmmakers [PHOTOS]

The Lachin International Film Festival (LIFF 2026) has recognized its winners and outstanding participants at an award ceremony held as part of the festival.

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, Türkiye and Georgia strengthen military cooperation [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Georgia strengthen military cooperation [PHOTOS]

Final Planning Conference for the "Eternity-2026" computer-assisted command-staff exercise with the participation of military personnel from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Georgia, has concluded.

Sports
Barcelona coming to Baku as Sabah learn Champions League fate [UPDATED]

Barcelona coming to Baku as Sabah learn Champions League fate [UPDATED]

Azerbaijani club Sabah have been handed two high-profile opponents, with Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund set to travel to Baku.

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