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Europe turns to Azerbaijan as energy security drives new alliances

Europe turns to Azerbaijan as energy security drives new alliances

Amid ongoing conflicts in various regions worldwide, Azerbaijan has emerged as one of the safest countries, a status that significantly influences its geopolitical and economic relationships.

Nation
Azerbaijan continues transit shipments to Armenia

Azerbaijan continues transit shipments to Armenia

As many as 4 wagons of fertilizer and 4 wagons of grain will be sent to Armenia.

Oil & Gas
SOCAR becomes sole owner of EKOL Engineering Services after stake sale

SOCAR becomes sole owner of EKOL Engineering Services after stake sale

Following the announcement of the liquidation of its representative office in Azerbaijan, Lancer Services S.A. sold its stake in EKOL Engineering Services OJSC, in which it had been a shareholder.

Business
Azerbaijan’s Central Bank keeps interest rate unchanged at 6.5%

Azerbaijan’s Central Bank keeps interest rate unchanged at 6.5%

The Board of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan has decided to keep the key interest rate unchanged at 6.5%, AzerNEWS reports. The lower bound of the interest rate corridor remains at...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
EU, Armenia back peace efforts with Azerbaijan, stress agreement signing

EU, Armenia back peace efforts with Azerbaijan, stress agreement signing

The European Union and Armenia have expressed strong support for advancing peace efforts with Azerbaijan, including the signing and ratification of a comprehensive peace agreement, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Food prices rise in United Kingdom

Food prices rise in United Kingdom

By November 2026, food prices in the United Kingdom are projected to rise by up to 50% compared to 2021 levels, 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
Carpet Weavers' Day: Honoring masters behind national cultural heritage [PHOTOS]

Carpet Weavers' Day: Honoring masters behind national cultural heritage [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's carpet weaving tradition is one of the nation's most treasured cultural heritage arts, embodying centuries of history and artistic expression.

Culture
Documentary about National Leader show at Heydar Aliyev Center [PHOTOS]

Documentary about National Leader show at Heydar Aliyev Center [PHOTOS]

On the eve of the 103rd anniversary of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev, a documentary "In the Footsteps of a Journey" has been screened at the Heydar Aliyev Center, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Events
Azerbaijan Special Forces complete training session for reservists [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Special Forces complete training session for reservists [PHOTOS]

In accordance with the plan, the reservists participated in fire, tactical, drill, physical, and socio-political training classes, as well as theoretical and practical classes in various specialties, along with educational discussions on patriotism.

Sports
National taekwondo team wins medals at Georgian Liga Open [PHOTOS]

National taekwondo team wins medals at Georgian Liga Open [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijani taekwondo fighters have successfully performed at the "Georgian Liga Open", AzerNEWS reports.

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