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Azerbaijan turns to metals, AI and industry to reduce oil dependence

Azerbaijan turns to metals, AI and industry to reduce oil dependence

Budget forecasts, a new metallurgy programme and a widening circle of foreign investors suggest Baku is serious about outgrowing hydrocarbons.

Nation
Azerbaijan, Mali sign MoU to strengthen political dialogue [PHOTO]

Azerbaijan, Mali sign MoU to strengthen political dialogue [PHOTO]

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdoulaye Diop in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price rises to $121.43 per barrel at Augusta port

Azeri Light oil price rises to $121.43 per barrel at Augusta port

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil at Italy’s Augusta port on a CIF basis rose by...

Business
Azerbaijan’s gold, silver and copper production rises sharply over decade

Azerbaijan’s gold, silver and copper production rises sharply over decade

Azerbaijan has recorded significant growth in the production and exports of non-ferrous and precious metals over the past decade. According to the State Program, gold production in Azerbaijan increased by...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan postpones Armenia meeting citing recent tensions

Azerbaijan postpones Armenia meeting citing recent tensions

Azerbaijan has postponed meetings between Armenian and Azerbaijani experts that were scheduled to take place in Armenia as part of the "Bridge of Peace" initiative.

World
OpenAI agent hacked Australian government website

OpenAI agent hacked Australian government website

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described as "unacceptable" an incident in which an OpenAI AI model allegedly bypassed security safeguards and gained unauthorized access to an Australian government website.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Beyond Racing: What Formula 1 fans can expect at 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix [PHOTOS]

Beyond Racing: What Formula 1 fans can expect at 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix [PHOTOS]

The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix will bring a variety of entertainment to Baku alongside the action on the track, as Formula 1 celebrates its 10th anniversary in the Azerbaijani capital.

Culture
Austrian musicians enchant audience in Baku [PHOTOS]

Austrian musicians enchant audience in Baku [PHOTOS]

A concert by Vienna-based string quartet QR-tett was held at the International Mugham Center as part of the 18th Uzeyir Hajibayli International Music Festival, organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and Azerbaijan's Ministry of Culture.

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
Alena Aliyeva visits center for children with special needs [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Alena Aliyeva visits center for children with special needs [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Alena Aliyeva visited a center for children with special needs.

Sports
First Day of Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Speed Battle at Baku City Circuit

First Day of Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Speed Battle at Baku City Circuit

The first day of the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix begins with a busy programme at the Baku City Circuit. From the morning hours, Formula 2 and Formula 1 drivers take to the track for the first practice sessions of the race weekend.

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