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Babayan breaks silence as Garabagh Armenians’ fate becomes political weapon

Babayan breaks silence as Garabagh Armenians’ fate becomes political weapon

Samvel Babayan, once the “commander” of the so-called Artsakh Defense Army and ex-“secretary” of the self-proclaimed Artsakh National Security Council, has returned to the spotlight with a blunt and uncompromising critique of the Armenian authorities. His timing, right before the June parliamentary elections, raises eyebrows, but his words strike at the unresolved legacy of Garabagh and the failures of Armenian leadership.

Nation
“Jirtdan Mega Show” held for children in need of special care at Leyla Aliyeva’s initiative [PHOTOS]

“Jirtdan Mega Show” held for children in need of special care at Leyla Aliyeva’s initiative [PHOTOS]

The “Jirtdan Mega Show,” organized once again this year at the initiative of Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head of the IDEA Public Association, was traditionally held for children in need of special care.

Oil & Gas
BEOC outlines roadmap to attract investors for Bahar field stakes

BEOC outlines roadmap to attract investors for Bahar field stakes

Bahar Energy Operating Company Limited (BEOC) has prepared a strategic roadmap for the partial (60–70%) transfer of stakes in the Bahar field, located in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea, to investors, Azernews reports, citing the company.

Business
Azerbaijan’s banks’ transport sector business loan portfolio nears ₼1.9 bln

Azerbaijan’s banks’ transport sector business loan portfolio nears ₼1.9 bln

As of December 1 this year, Azerbaijani banks’ business loan portfolio in the transport sector amounted to ₼1.89 billion, Azernews reports, citing the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA).

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Nikol Pashinyan hopes for exports from Armenia to Azerbaijan soon

Nikol Pashinyan hopes for exports from Armenia to Azerbaijan soon

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed hope that goods will soon be exported from Armenia to Azerbaijan, Azernews reports, citing foreign media.

Armenian Aggression
Trial in Ruben Vardanyan case postponed to December 30

Trial in Ruben Vardanyan case postponed to December 30

The court hearing scheduled for December 26 in the criminal case against Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan has been postponed, Azernews reports.

World
Syria to lunch new banknotes, begin currency replacement on January 1

Syria to lunch new banknotes, begin currency replacement on January 1

Syria will introduce new banknotes and begin replacing existing currency issued during the era of former President Bashar al-Assad starting January 1, according to Central Bank Governor Abdulkader Husarieh, 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
Baku lights up for holiday season with festive fairs and attractions [PHOTOS]

Baku lights up for holiday season with festive fairs and attractions [PHOTOS]

As the New Year approaches, Baku is once again embracing the festive spirit with a mix of traditional and modern holiday fairs, seasonal installations and family‑friendly activities across key city locations.

Culture
New Year and World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day celebrated in Uzbekistan

New Year and World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day celebrated in Uzbekistan

A festive event was held at the Heydar Aliyev Azerbaijani Cultural Center in Uzbekistan, under the motto “Our Strength is Culture – Our Unity is Solidarity”, to mark World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the New Year, Azernews reports.

Events
Heydar Aliyev Foundation organizes festive celebration for children [PHOTOS]

Heydar Aliyev Foundation organizes festive celebration for children [PHOTOS]

Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva, Arzu Aliyeva, and Alena Aliyeva attended the event

Sports
Azerbaijan women’s national football team visits children’s shelter ahead of New Year

Azerbaijan women’s national football team visits children’s shelter ahead of New Year

Members of Azerbaijan’s women’s national football team paid a visit to the Children’s Shelter and Reintegration Center operated by the Azerbaijan Children Public Union ahead of the New Year.

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