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President Aliyev puts Azerbaijan’s mineral wealth at Centre of new industrial push

President Aliyev puts Azerbaijan’s mineral wealth at Centre of new industrial push

President Ilham Aliyev’s remarks at a meeting on September 22 on the “State Program for the Development of Mining (Metal Ores) and Metallurgical Industry in the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2027–2030” offer a clear indication of the sectors that could come to the forefront of Azerbaijan’s economic development in the next stage.

Nation
Azerbaijan rejects Tskhinvali ‘presidential elections’ and their results

Azerbaijan rejects Tskhinvali ‘presidential elections’ and their results

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan once again reaffirms its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia and does not recognise the so-called “presidential elections” held in Georgia’s Tskhinvali region or their results.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan exports nearly $1.5 billion worth of gas to Turkiye in 7 months

Azerbaijan exports nearly $1.5 billion worth of gas to Turkiye in 7 months

Azerbaijan exported nearly $1.5 billion worth of natural gas to Turkiye in the first seven months of 2026.

Business
Gold falls on COMEX as inflation expectations weigh

Gold falls on COMEX as inflation expectations weigh

Gold prices fell on the New York COMEX, with the price of a troy ounce declining by ...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Farid Shafiyev: Armenians seek to deny history of Caucasian Albania

Farid Shafiyev: Armenians seek to deny history of Caucasian Albania

Armenians seek to deny the history of Caucasian Albania and to “Armenize” it, Farid Shafiyev, Chairman of the Board of the Center of Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center), said at an event dedicated to “The Legacy of Caucasian Albania in the History of Azerbaijan's Statehood.”

World
Hegseth draws criticism for Bible-inspired military recruitment tour

Hegseth draws criticism for Bible-inspired military recruitment tour

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has faced criticism over a new military recruitment tour that draws on biblical scripture, after he invoked the Book of Isaiah while addressing students at Texas A&M University.

Analysis

Lifestyle
GastroFest 2026 to fill Old City with mouthwatering flavors

GastroFest 2026 to fill Old City with mouthwatering flavors

On October 3-4 and 10-11, GastroFest 2026 will bring residents and visitors together in Icherisheher with the partnership of the Icherisheher State Historical-Architectural Reserve Administration.

Culture
Spectacular concert held to mark Khojavand City Day [PHOTOS]

Spectacular concert held to mark Khojavand City Day [PHOTOS]

A spectacular concert has been held as part of Khojavand City Day. The event was jointly organized by the Azerbaijan Culture Ministry and the Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Khankandi, Aghdara and Khojaly districts.

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
Erdoğan meets Georgian Prime Minister in New York

Erdoğan meets Georgian Prime Minister in New York

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has met Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze at the Turkish House in New York on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.

Sports
Azerbaijani teams set for next matches at World Chess Olympiad

Azerbaijani teams set for next matches at World Chess Olympiad

Azerbaijan's men's and women's chess teams will play their next matches on September 23 at the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

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