Azerbaijan targets AI, tax breaks to drive its next growth chapter
The world is now rapidly embracing technological advancement, and technologies that were once only beginning to be explored are increasingly being adopted by countries across the globe to drive economic development. Azerbaijan is among these nations, making determined efforts to accelerate digitalisation and striving to achieve even greater progress in this field.
China deploys new ocean-monitoring satellite
China has successfully launched the Haiyang-2E satellite, designed to monitor the Earth's oceans and improve the observation of marine environments, AzerNEWS reports.
Georgian refinery announces plan to stop importing Russian oil
The oil refinery in the Georgian Black Sea port of Kulevi will fully cease processing Russian crude oil beginning in August-September 2026.
OpenAI discusses giving 5% equity stake to U.S. government
OpenAI has discussed the possibility of transferring a 5% equity stake in the company to the U.S. government, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Financial Times.
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.
Starmer says he is appalled by Russian attacks on Kyiv
Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that he is "utterly appalled" by Russia's "barbaric" overnight attacks on Kyiv, AzerNEWS reports.
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Leyla Aliyeva attends opening of Stray Animal Care Center Regional Branch in Yevlakh [PHOTOS]
Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head of the IDEA Public Union, Leyla Aliyeva, attended the opening of a newly established regional branch of the Stray Animal Care Center in Yevlakh, AzerNEWS reports.
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State Pantomime Theatre presents Huseyn Javid's play in Aghdam [PHOTOS]
Azerbaijan State Pantomime Theatre has successfully staged Huseyn Javid's play "Iblis" at the Aghdam Mugham Center, AzerNEWS reports.
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Baku hosts NATO training program focused on modern military standards [PHOTOS]
Pursuant to the Partnership for Peace Programme between the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan and NATO for 2026, a course is being conducted in Baku by the NATO Allied LANDCOM Mobile Training Team.
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National athletes win multiple medals in Kazakhstan [PHOTOS]
Azerbaijani athletes have secured medals at the 35th Gusman Kosanov Memorial held in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, AzerNEWS reports.
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Starmer says he is appalled by Russian attacks on Kyiv
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Azerbaijan targets AI, tax breaks to drive its next growth chapter
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European Commission prepares proposal to restrict children's social media use
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China deploys new ocean-monitoring satellite
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Georgian refinery announces plan to stop importing Russian oil
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OpenAI discusses giving 5% equity stake to U.S. government
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Sara Netanyahu reportedly clashes with Israeli PM during public event [VIDEO]
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Iran threatens 'decisive response' to ships violating Hormuz navigation rules
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Central Bank of Azerbaijan holds talks with Swiss officials in Tashkent
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ASCO's 'Zangilan' tanker transports nearly 567,000 tons of cargo in two years
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Azerbaijan, Türkiye strengthen ties in military education [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan increases number of deputy health ministers
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State Pantomime Theatre presents Huseyn Javid's play in Aghdam [PHOTOS]
2 July 16:43 -
Georgia-Russia negotiations end without breakthrough
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Deputy Culture Minister highlights ongoing cultural revival in Karabakh
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Speaker Simonyan says he will not take his parliamentary seat
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Von der Leyen backs South Caucasus peace with €2 bln connectivity vision
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US acquires land for new embassy in Jerusalem for $1
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SOCAR Trading eyes Africa and Southeast Asia for future growth
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International Congress participants visit Imarat Complex in Aghdam [PHOTOS]
2 July 14:39 -
SOCAR takes helm of BTC, marking Azerbaijan's industrial maturity
2 July 14:21 -
Azerbaijan considers expanding role in UN and NATO peacekeeping operations
2 July 14:16 -
Film Agency opens applications for film co-production support competition
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China courts Southeast Asia as confidence in US leadership wavers
2 July 13:36 -
National athletes win multiple medals in Kazakhstan [PHOTOS]
2 July 13:14 -
Woman miraculously survives 457-metre fall while climbing Mount Shasta
2 July 12:56 -
Leyla Aliyeva attends opening of Stray Animal Care Center Regional Branch in Yevlakh [PHOTOS]
2 July 12:42 -
UFC Fight Night in Baku draws huge international audience [PHOTOS]
2 July 12:39 -
Agdam Industrial Park attracts over 100 million dollars
2 July 12:24 -
UN appoints Dmitry Shlapachenko as Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan
2 July 12:03 -
Gold and silver prices edge lower on COMEX
2 July 11:46 -
Karapetyan hints at 'secret plan' to unseat Armenian PM Pashinyan after election defeat
2 July 11:24 -
Massive Russian overnight assault devastates Kyiv, casualties expected to rise
2 July 11:02 -
President Ilham Aliyev receives Minister of Justice of Türkiye [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
2 July 10:50 -
86% of Asgaran–Khojaly–Khankendi highway construction completed
2 July 10:43 -
'Patterns of Time' fashion show held at National Carpet Museum [PHOTOS]
2 July 10:37 -
Leyla Aliyeva attends opening of renovated residential neighborhood in Yevlakh [PHOTOS]
2 July 10:30 -
Leyla Aliyeva meets with participant of 'Young Beekeeper' project in Yevlakh [PHOTOS]
2 July 10:27 -
Central Bank reserves rise by $1.64 billion as FX purchases continue
2 July 10:22 -
Leyla Aliyeva visits Juma Mosque in Yevlakh [PHOTOS]
2 July 10:17 -
Leyla Aliyeva attends opening of new school building in Yevlakh [PHOTOS]
2 July 10:12 -
Azeri Light oil drops below $73 amid global price decline
2 July 10:00 -
European Commission President concludes visit to Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]
2 July 09:26 -
Sony says new games releasing on Playstation to be digital only 2028 onward
2 July 09:00 -
Europe’s green energy pivot runs through Caspian
2 July 08:30 -
Japan’s yen crisis could trigger shock in US treasury market
2 July 08:00 -
Mongolia bans under-18s from operating electric vehicles
1 July 23:30 -
Japan raised visa fees multiple times
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Ferrari and BMW use aluminum to cut costs
1 July 22:17 -
Ankara calls for simpler EU visa rules as trade ties expand
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U.S. lifted export limits on Anthropic models
1 July 21:12 -
EU sees Azerbaijan as cornerstone of energy and trade strategy
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Iran gained oil export revenue after US restrictions were lifted
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Half of Azerbaijan's gas export goes to EU member states, President Aliyev says
1 July 20:05 -
EU sees Türkiye as key to Caucasus stability and NATO security
1 July 20:02 -
President Ilham Aliyev and President of the European Commission delivered press statements [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
1 July 19:50 -
President Aliyev calls EU Azerbaijan's main trading partner South Caucasus
1 July 19:48 -
President: We highly value the relationship with the European Commission
1 July 19:42 -
President Ilham Aliyev held expanded meeting with President of the European Commission [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
1 July 19:31 -
Bitcoin drops to lowest level in nearly two years
1 July 19:29 -
Oil and gas firms accelerate industrial internet adoption to optimise operations
1 July 19:03 -
Azerbaijan Airlines launches direct flights to Brussels
1 July 18:35 -
President Ilham Aliyev held one-on-one meeting with President of the European Commission [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
1 July 18:24 -
US, Iran said to agree to release $3B of frozen assets
1 July 18:06 -
EU sees bright future for South Caucasus, Ursula von der Leyen says
1 July 17:50 -
Israel targets 70% renewable energy use in transportation by 2050
1 July 17:40 -
Spectacular open-air concert lights up Baku as part of Turkic World Week [PHOTOS]
1 July 17:22 -
President of European Commission arrives in Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]
1 July 17:08 -
Kyrgyzstan holds talks with Azerbaijan on possible fuel deliveries
1 July 17:04 -
Scholars discuss views on Turkic history and ideological approaches [PHOTOS]
1 July 16:45 -
Erdoğan says Israel using Armenian genocide issue to divert attention from Gaza
1 July 16:28 -
Azerbaijani Jewish communities appeal to Knesset against "Armenian genocide" recognition
1 July 16:19 -
Iran reports 20% jump in oil export prices after sanctions relief
1 July 16:13 -
Baku hosts NATO training program focused on modern military standards [PHOTOS]
1 July 15:51 -
OPEC Fund launches first local currency financing deal with Bank Respublika
1 July 15:36 -
Leyla Aliyeva familiarizes herself with Azəripək JSC operations [PHOTOS]
1 July 15:25 -
Talented musicians thrill audience with classical and modern masterpieces [PHOTOS]
1 July 15:18 -
Leyla Aliyeva attends memorial event titled 'One of Them: Emil' [PHOTOS]
1 July 15:09 -
Operation of Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline transferred from bp to SOCAR subsidiary
1 July 15:02 -
Oil prices record biggest quarterly drop since pandemic amid Strait of Hormuz reopening
1 July 14:41 -
Europe's return to Baku comes with new strategic realities
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Young Spectators Theatre premiers new play with great success [PHOTOS]
1 July 13:56 -
Dutch banking giant ING sees Azerbaijan inflation above 5% through 2028
1 July 13:38 -
Europe remains critical hub for U.S. military operations, Rutte says
1 July 13:19 -
Azerbaijan, Ukraine discuss energy cooperation
1 July 13:00 -
President Ilham Aliyev congratulates President of Somalia
1 July 12:43 -
Ukraine expands deep-strike campaign with attacks on Russian military sites
1 July 12:42 -
President Ilham Aliyev sends congratulatory letter to Governor General of Canada
1 July 12:39 -
Pashinyan says Armenia will not engage in 'weaponisation' of Armenian genocide issue
1 July 12:25 -
Google appoints Coob Ads as an official Google Ads sales representative in Azerbaijan
1 July 12:03 -
Jafar Jabbarli Library introduces digital series on Azerbaijan's historic monuments [PHOTOS]
1 July 11:41 -
Gold and silver prices fall on COMEX
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