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Grain, fuel and politics of peace: How trade redrawing Armenia–Azerbaijan relations

Grain, fuel and politics of peace: How trade redrawing Armenia–Azerbaijan relations

For three decades, the Armenia–Azerbaijan conflict was defined almost exclusively by ceasefires, diplomatic deadlock and periodic violence. Today, something far quieter but potentially far more consequential is taking shape across the South Caucasus: trains loaded not with weapons, but with grain and fuel.

Nation
How Brussels sabotaging Armenia–Azerbaijan peace process [OPINION]

How Brussels sabotaging Armenia–Azerbaijan peace process [OPINION]

The European Union’s decision to allocate €20 million to Armenia through the European Peace Facility raises serious and unavoidable questions, not only about Brussels’ judgment, but about its credibility as a neutral actor in the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace process.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light oil prices increase in global markets

Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light oil prices increase in global markets

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil at Italy’s Augusta port increased on a CIF basis, rising by $0.46, or 0.63 percent, compared with the previous level, to $73.35 per barrel, according to sources in the oil market, Azernews reports.

Business
Azerbaijan’s social insurance contributions triple from 2018 to 2025

Azerbaijan’s social insurance contributions triple from 2018 to 2025

In recent years, the growth of employment opportunities, wages, and labor contracts in Azerbaijan has contributed to a continuous increase in mandatory social insurance contributions to the State Social Protection Fund.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Armenia’s pre-election debate slips back into Karabakh illusions [OPINION]

Armenia’s pre-election debate slips back into Karabakh illusions [OPINION]

As Armenia approaches its parliamentary elections scheduled for June, opposition forces appear increasingly eager to revive long-discredited narratives in an attempt to mobilize a shrinking and disoriented electorate. The closer election day comes, the more desperate the rhetoric sounds. Among the most active voices in this campaign of political nostalgia is Armenia’s former president and former leader of the so-called “Nagorno-Karabakh Republic,” Robert Kocharyan.

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
Bitcoin falls below $80,000 as crypto market sinks on geopolitical tensions

Bitcoin falls below $80,000 as crypto market sinks on geopolitical tensions

Bitcoin tumbled on Saturday, dropping 6% to below $80,000, while Ethereum plunged more than 11%, as rising geopolitical tensions weighed on global risk assets, 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
Eurovision to mark its anniversary with first-ever live tour across Europe

Eurovision to mark its anniversary with first-ever live tour across Europe

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest, organizers are launching the first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Live Tour, a major summer tour across ten European cities running from June 15 to July 2, 2026, Azernews reports.

Culture
Azerbaijan presents Puccini’s “Tosca” at Oman’s Royal Opera House

Azerbaijan presents Puccini’s “Tosca” at Oman’s Royal Opera House

On January 31, the world-renowned Italian composer Giacomo Puccini’s opera Tosca premiered on the stage of the Royal Opera House in Muscat, the capital of Oman, Azernews reports, citing the Ministry of Culture.

Events
Turkic Cooperation Organizations hold 6th coordination committee meeting in Istanbul [PHOTOS]

Turkic Cooperation Organizations hold 6th coordination committee meeting in Istanbul [PHOTOS]

On January 30, 2026, the President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, Mrs. Aktoty Raimkulova, participated in the 6th Meeting of the Coordination Committee of the Cooperation Organizations of Turkic States, held at the Secretariat of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Istanbul.

Sports
Azerbaijani wrestlers’ February 2026 rankings announced

Azerbaijani wrestlers’ February 2026 rankings announced

The ranking list of Azerbaijani wrestlers as of February 1, 2026, has been released, Azernews reports, citing the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

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