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Azerbaijan’s new power grid links renewables to its gas export strategy

Azerbaijan’s new power grid links renewables to its gas export strategy

Some landmarks announce themselves with towering skylines or roaring machinery. Others stand almost unnoticed, hidden behind steel fences and high-voltage cables, quietly shaping the future long before their importance becomes obvious. When President Ilham Aliyev inaugurated the Yeni Sangachal Substation, the ceremony was about far more than switching on another piece of electrical infrastructure. It marked the unveiling of a strategic link between Azerbaijan's traditional energy industry and its emerging renewable power sector. This is a connection that could influence not only how the country consumes energy, but also how it exports it in the decades ahead.

Nation
Baku, Tbilisi optimize railway link to boost Middle Corridor efficiency

Baku, Tbilisi optimize railway link to boost Middle Corridor efficiency

Azerbaijan and Georgia have adopted important decisions aimed at doubling the speed of border crossing procedures for rail freight transportation between the two countries.

Oil & Gas
Brent oil falls below $82 for first time since July 13

Brent oil falls below $82 for first time since July 13

Brent crude oil futures for September delivery fell below $82 per barrel on London's ICE exchange for the first time since July 13, according to data from the trading platform, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
World Bank's latest assessment brings new perspective on Baku's challenge in human capital reform

World Bank's latest assessment brings new perspective on Baku's challenge in human capital reform

A new World Bank index shows billions of manats poured into schools and clinics have yet to translate into economic productivity, while other South Caucasus countries, with a fraction of Baku's resources, is converting graduates into growth.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Rubinyan says Türkiye normalization is 'very close' as Azerbaijan talks advance

Rubinyan says Türkiye normalization is 'very close' as Azerbaijan talks advance

Ruben Rubinyan, candidate for Speaker of the National Assembly, has expressed confidence that the full normalisation of relations between Armenia and Türkiye is only a matter of time and is now very close, AzerNEWS reports via Armenpress.

World
Iran seeks deal with Oman to ensure safe passage through Hormuz

Iran seeks deal with Oman to ensure safe passage through Hormuz

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said that Tehran is seeking to reach an agreement with Oman to ensure the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Dream Fest 2026 artists praise Azerbaijan's hospitality and culture [PHOTOS]

Dream Fest 2026 artists praise Azerbaijan's hospitality and culture [PHOTOS]

Dream Fest 2026 once again brought together world-famous singers, musicians and performers from different countries at Sea Breeze, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Heydar Aliyev Foundation supports participation of young Azerbaijani archaeologists in int'l summer school

Heydar Aliyev Foundation supports participation of young Azerbaijani archaeologists in int'l summer school

An International Summer School titled "Heritage, Science, Archaeology and Modern Technologies" has been organized in Georgia for young researchers and students, 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

Events
Azerbaijani Naval Forces boost mine and explosive disposal capabilities [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Azerbaijani Naval Forces boost mine and explosive disposal capabilities [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Graduation ceremony for the latest Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Course was held in one of the military units of the Naval Forces.

Sports
National squad announced for Skopje Junior European Cup

National squad announced for Skopje Junior European Cup

The Skopje Junior European Cup 2026 will take place in North Macedonia on August 8–9, AzerNEWS reports.

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