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Azerbaijan seeks to turn renewable power into high-value computing

Azerbaijan seeks to turn renewable power into high-value computing

Azerbaijan’s planned artificial intelligence computing platform in Baku could become much more than a major digital infrastructure project. If its planned capacity of up to 1 gigawatt is realized, the project could help Azerbaijan connect two of its most important economic ambitions: becoming a major exporter of green electricity and building a stronger domestic science and technology ecosystem.

Nation
Oil’s geopolitical premium collides with weaker global economy

Oil’s geopolitical premium collides with weaker global economy

The global oil market has entered another period where geopolitics is setting the tone, while weaker demand and rising inventories are trying to pull prices back down. That tension between physical risk and economic reality is what now defines the market.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price falls to $93.97 per barrel

Azeri Light oil price falls to $93.97 per barrel

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil fell by $1.42, or 1.51%, at Italy’s Augusta port on a CIF basis, reaching $93.97 per barrel, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Azerbaijan, Romania discuss expanding business ties

Azerbaijan, Romania discuss expanding business ties

Azerbaijani and Romanian representatives have discussed prospects for expanding economic and business cooperation between Azerbaijan’s Karabakh region and Romania’s Maramureș region.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Russia sends another 560 tons of wheat to Armenia through Azerbaijan

Russia sends another 560 tons of wheat to Armenia through Azerbaijan

Another shipment from Russia to Armenia was carried out in transit through Azerbaijan on August 15, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Great Return continues as families resettle in Shusha and Khojavand

Great Return continues as families resettle in Shusha and Khojavand

The resettlement of Azerbaijanis to territories liberated from occupation is continuing as part of the Great Return program, in line with the instructions of President Ilham Aliyev.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Rainy weather expected in country's regions

Rainy weather expected in country's regions

On August 15, the weather in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula is expected to be variably cloudy and mostly dry, AzerNEWS reports citing the National Hydrometeorological Service.

Culture
National Library launches e-database in honor of Khagani Shirvani

National Library launches e-database in honor of Khagani Shirvani

An electronic information database dedicated to prominent Azerbaijani poet Afzaladdin Khagani Shirvani has been presented to users at the Azerbaijan National Library, 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

Events
Turkic world moves to expand joint archaeological research

Turkic world moves to expand joint archaeological research

The third meeting of the Association of Archaeological Research Institutes and Centers of the Turkic World (ARICA) has been held in Bugac, Hungary, focusing on advancing cooperation in archaeology and cultural heritage preservation and developing joint international projects.

Sports
Azerbaijan Premier League first round nears conclusion

Azerbaijan Premier League first round nears conclusion

The first round of the Azerbaijan Premier League will come to a close on August 17, AzerNEWS reports.

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