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Slovakia's gas push reveals bigger shift in Europe's energy future

Slovakia's gas push reveals bigger shift in Europe's energy future

Slovakia's push to secure long-term gas supplies from Azerbaijan is not just another bilateral energy negotiation. It reflects a larger structural shift in Europe's gas market.

Azerbaijan, UN-Habitat sign agreement to support sustainable development in East Zangazur [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan, UN-Habitat sign agreement to support sustainable development in East Zangazur [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan’s State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) signed the Contribution Agreement for the Implementation of the Project Titled "Integrated Spatial Planning for Sustainable Urban Development - Towards Smart, Resilient and Inclusive Human Settlements in the East Zangezur Economic Region of the Republic of Azerbaijan."

Kazakhstan transits 704,000 tons of oil via BTC pipeline in H1 2026

Kazakhstan transits 704,000 tons of oil via BTC pipeline in H1 2026

Kazakhstan transported 704,000 tons of crude oil through the Port of Aktau for export via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline in the first six months of 2026, AzerNEWS reports.

Gold eases while silver posts modest gains

Gold eases while silver posts modest gains

Gold is on track to end the week lower as growing concerns that escalating tensions between the United States and Iran could fuel inflation and force the U.S. Federal Reserve to maintain its tight monetary policy weigh on investor sentiment.

Türkiye opposes spread of war to Black Sea, Hakan Fidan says

Türkiye opposes spread of war to Black Sea, Hakan Fidan says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara does not want the conflict to spill over into the Black Sea, warning that attacks on ports, tankers, and fishing boats, along with threats to civilian lives, cannot be tolerated.

Shusha Global Media Forum returns this time in its most consequential form yet

Shusha Global Media Forum returns this time in its most consequential form yet

On July 13–14, Shusha will host the fourth edition of its Global Media Forum under the theme "The Mission of Media in Promoting Peace: Restoring Truth and Rebuilding Trust." Nearly 160 media representatives, experts, and officials from 54 countries are expected, including delegates from some 30 international news agencies and more than 60 leading media organisations, making it one of the most internationally diverse gatherings the South Caucasus media calendar has seen this year.

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