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Middle Corridor redesigns region’s economic future through digital finance

Middle Corridor redesigns region’s economic future through digital finance

Growing geopolitical tensions, wars, and geoeconomic rivalry have made global trade routes increasingly fragile, sharply raising the importance of the Middle Corridor (the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route). Linking Europe and Asia, this route is no longer merely an alternative logistics pathway but is increasingly viewed as a cornerstone of regional economic security. Yet the Middle Corridor’s true potential is not limited to physical infrastructure alone. For it to remain sustainable and competitive, it must be complemented by digital finance and fintech components, which are becoming decisive factors.

Nation
Aztelekom expands telecom and internet infrastructure in Garabagh and East Zangazur

Aztelekom expands telecom and internet infrastructure in Garabagh and East Zangazur

Aztelekom LLC, a company under AZCON Holding, continues to expand telecommunications and internet infrastructure in the Garabagh and East Zangazur economic regions as part of the First State Program on the Great Return to Azerbaijan’s liberated territories.

Oil & Gas
Europe increases orders for Azerbaijani gas via TAP

Europe increases orders for Azerbaijani gas via TAP

Orders for Azerbaijani natural gas transported to Europe via the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) through Greece’s Kipoi exit point totaled 363.85 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) between January 5 and 12, Azernews reports, citing TAP’s electronic platform.

Business
Azərpambıq exports record decrease in January–November 2025

Azərpambıq exports record decrease in January–November 2025

Azərpambıq Agrarian Industrial Complex LLC exported products worth $36 million between January and November 2025.

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
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.

World
Pakistan Air Force successfully tests indigenously developed Taimoor missile [VIDEO]

Pakistan Air Force successfully tests indigenously developed Taimoor missile [VIDEO]

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor Weapon System, marking a major step forward in the country’s aerospace and defence capabilities, Azernews reports via DND News Agency.

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
Season's first snowfall blankets Azerbaijan's cultural capital [PHOTOS]

Season's first snowfall blankets Azerbaijan's cultural capital [PHOTOS]

https://azertag.az/xeber/susaya_movsumun_ilk_qari_yagib_video-3942935

Culture
Azerbaijan represented at Beijing International Art Biennale [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan represented at Beijing International Art Biennale [PHOTOS]

The 10th International Art Biennale has officially opened in Beijing, bringing together artists and artworks from around the world, Azernews reports.

Events
When protest turns provocation: Dangerous politics behind anti SOCAR actions [OPINION]

When protest turns provocation: Dangerous politics behind anti SOCAR actions [OPINION]

In recent times, the Gaza issue has been turned into a tool of profit for certain opportunistic groups operating behind a façade of religious virtue in different parts of the world. Actions taken under the pretext of condemning states, boycotting companies, or even provoking diplomatic tensions are often carried out with calculated intent, yet regrettably escape wider public scrutiny.

Sports
Wushu-Sanda tournament held in honor of National Hero [PHOTOS]

Wushu-Sanda tournament held in honor of National Hero [PHOTOS]

An interclub tournament in the sport of wushu sanda dedicated to the memory of National Hero Panjali Teymurov has taken place at the Astara Olympic Sports Complex, Azernews reports.

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