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Azerbaijan’s post-war strategy is shifting from territory to ideological security

Azerbaijan’s post-war strategy is shifting from territory to ideological security

Ilham Aliyev’s address to the New Azerbaijan Party congress cast the country’s post-independence story as a struggle not only for territory and economic autonomy, but for control over the ideas through which a state understands itself.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev received newly appointed Ambassador of Malaysia to Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]

President Ilham Aliyev received newly appointed Ambassador of Malaysia to Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Malaysia to Azerbaijan, Aznifah Isnariah Binti Abdul Ghani, on October 5.

Oil & Gas
Oil prices decline as Middle East exports ease supply fears

Oil prices decline as Middle East exports ease supply fears

Oil prices have fallen on global markets. On London’s ICE (Intercontinental Exchange Futures), Brent crude fell by ...

Business
Azerbaijan directs three-quarters of capital investment to non-oil sector

Azerbaijan directs three-quarters of capital investment to non-oil sector

Azerbaijan directed more than three-quarters of its fixed capital investment to the non-oil and gas sector in 2025, although investment declined in both the energy and non-energy segments compared with the previous year.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Moscow awaits Yerevan's response to proposal to restore its railway sections, deputy PM says

Moscow awaits Yerevan's response to proposal to restore its railway sections, deputy PM says

Russia is awaiting Armenia’s response to a proposal to restore sections of railway connecting the country toward Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan exclave and the Turkish border, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk has said.

World
Estonia moves troops and long-range weapons closer to Russian border

Estonia moves troops and long-range weapons closer to Russian border

Estonia is permanently moving troops closer to its border with Russia and acquiring long-range weapons capable of striking deep inside Russian territory as part of a new “active defense” strategy, the Financial Times reports, citing Estonian military and intelligence officials.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Music, fashion and social media bring 2016 era back

Music, fashion and social media bring 2016 era back

Throughout 2026, TikTok and Instagram users have been revisiting the music, clothes, filters and online culture of the mid-2010s.

Culture
Azerbaijan to host 6th Booktrailer Int'l Film Festival

Azerbaijan to host 6th Booktrailer Int'l Film Festival

The 6th Booktrailer International Film Festival will be held in Azerbaijan. The submission period for book trailers has already closed, and the jury has begun evaluating the entries. The festival's founder and director, actor Ruslan Sabirli, said.

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
Olive Festival to be held at Baku Boulevard on October 23–25 [VIDEO]

Olive Festival to be held at Baku Boulevard on October 23–25 [VIDEO]

The three-day festival, to take place in the Seaside National Park, will offer visitors a range of local products, live music, art demonstrations and an atmosphere designed for family recreation.

Sports
Azerbaijani boxers make perfect start at U-17 European Championships

Azerbaijani boxers make perfect start at U-17 European Championships

Azerbaijani boxers have made a perfect start at the U-17 European Boxing Championships in Budva, Montenegro, with all four national team members competing on the opening day securing victories.

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