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Europe's return to Baku comes with new strategic realities

Europe's return to Baku comes with new strategic realities

Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Azerbaijan is the EU's most significant diplomatic engagement with the South Caucasus in years. It reflects a strategic reality that Brussels has been slow to fully acknowledge

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev held one-on-one meeting with President of the European Commission [PHOTOS]

President Ilham Aliyev held one-on-one meeting with President of the European Commission [PHOTOS]

On July 1, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a one-on-one meeting with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

Oil & Gas
Oil and gas firms accelerate industrial internet adoption to optimise operations

Oil and gas firms accelerate industrial internet adoption to optimise operations

The global oil and gas industry is increasingly adopting Industrial Internet technologies to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen asset management, and improve resilience across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, according to a new report by intelligence and analytics company GlobalData, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Azerbaijan Airlines launches direct flights to Brussels

Azerbaijan Airlines launches direct flights to Brussels

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) is expanding its route network with the launch of direct scheduled flights to Brussels, the capital of Belgium. Tickets for the new destination are already on sale.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan says Armenia will not engage in 'weaponisation' of Armenian genocide issue

Pashinyan says Armenia will not engage in 'weaponisation' of Armenian genocide issue

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declined to comment on Israel's recent move to recognize the Armenian Genocide after the Israeli government approved a bill on June 28 that will now be submitted to the Knesset for parliamentary consideration, AzerNEWS reports.

World
US, Iran said to agree to release $3B of frozen assets

US, Iran said to agree to release $3B of frozen assets

The United States and Iran reached a preliminary agreement to release $3 billion of Iranian frozen assets, Saudi news outlet Al-Hadath reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the technical talks that started today in Doha, Qatar, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Jafar Jabbarli Library introduces digital series on Azerbaijan's historic monuments [PHOTOS]

Jafar Jabbarli Library introduces digital series on Azerbaijan's historic monuments [PHOTOS]

Jafar Jabbarli Republican Youth Library has launched four new digital presentations showcasing Azerbaijan's rich architectural heritage, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Spectacular open-air concert lights up Baku as part of Turkic World Week [PHOTOS]

Spectacular open-air concert lights up Baku as part of Turkic World Week [PHOTOS]

A spectacular open-air concert has been held at Seaside National Park in Baku as part of the Turkic World Week, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Culture Ministry.

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
9th ADA International Education Conference brings together global experts [PHOTOS]

9th ADA International Education Conference brings together global experts [PHOTOS]

On June 30, the official opening ceremony of the 9th ADA International Education Conference was held through a partnership between ADA University and the Ministry of Science and Education of Azerbaijan.

Sports
Olympic Day celebrated in Baku with sports events [PHOTOS]

Olympic Day celebrated in Baku with sports events [PHOTOS]

A special event dedicated to Olympic Day has been held at Dada Gorgud Park under the organization of the National Olympic Committee, AzerNEWS reports.

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