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Ankara wants pragmatism on oil and principles from Baku

Ankara wants pragmatism on oil and principles from Baku

Türkiye’s relationship with Azerbaijan is often described in the language of brotherhood. However, the controversy surrounding oil exports through the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline raises a more uncomfortable question: does Ankara regard Baku as an equal sovereign partner, or as an ally whose foreign policy should ultimately conform to Turkish expectations?

Nation
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan deepen ties with new trade union agreement [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan deepen ties with new trade union agreement [PHOTOS]

The delegation of the Azerbaijan Trade Union Confederation (ATUC) is on a visit to Uzbekistan.

Oil & Gas
Can Russian diesel help Trump bring down US fuel prices?

Can Russian diesel help Trump bring down US fuel prices?

A few weeks after US President Donald Trump signed a law expanding sanctions on Russia [hell sanctions] his administration issued a general license allowing American companies to buy Russian diesel. The agreement Trump reached with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on diesel purchases drew sharp criticism from both Republicans and Democrats in Congress.

Business
Azerbaijan’s manat ends week unchanged against dollar as euro rate rises

Azerbaijan’s manat ends week unchanged against dollar as euro rate rises

The manat’s weighted average exchange rate against the dollar stood at 1.7000 manat throughout the week from October 12 to 16, with no daily fluctuations recorded in the official rate.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Yerevan says enclave issue will not prevent signing of peace agreement with Baku

Yerevan says enclave issue will not prevent signing of peace agreement with Baku

The issue of enclaves and exclaves between Armenia and Azerbaijan does not constitute an obstacle to signing the initialled peace agreement, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has stated.

World
Iran sets conditions for resuming negotiations with the US

Iran sets conditions for resuming negotiations with the US

Iran has demanded credible guarantees against future military aggression before resuming negotiations with the United States, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi citing deep mistrust following previous diplomatic efforts that were followed by attacks.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Gulnara Khalilova’s collection in Ankara receives high recognition from TURKSOY and Turkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism [PHOTOS]

Gulnara Khalilova’s collection in Ankara receives high recognition from TURKSOY and Turkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism [PHOTOS]

A collection by Gulnara Khalilova promoting Azerbaijan’s national heritage has been showcased at the Estergon Cultural Center in Ankara as part of the 9th Week of Women’s and Ethnic Fashion of the Turkic World.

Culture
Anar Huseynzade’s solo exhibition “O” opens at Museum of Modern Art [PHOTOS]

Anar Huseynzade’s solo exhibition “O” opens at Museum of Modern Art [PHOTOS]

The opening ceremony of artist Anar Huseynzade’s solo exhibition titled “O” was held at the Museum of Modern Art.

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
Diaspora community in Greece appoints new coordinator at Athens meeting

Diaspora community in Greece appoints new coordinator at Athens meeting

Azerbaijan has discussed expanding cooperation with its diaspora community in Greece during a meeting held in Athens as part of a working visit by Fuad Muradov, Chairman of the State Committee on Work with the Diaspora.

Sports
Neftçi and Sabah raise bar as Qarabağ face tougher Premier League challenge

Neftçi and Sabah raise bar as Qarabağ face tougher Premier League challenge

Qarabağ head coach Qurban Qurbanov has acknowledged that his side struggled to impose their usual style of play against Neftçi after the teams shared six goals in a 3-3 draw in the eighth round of the Azerbaijan Premier League.

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