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ADB, Azerbaijan launch new projects to boost green economy and innovation

ADB, Azerbaijan launch new projects to boost green economy and innovation

Through the regional technical assistance initiative “Private Sector Development: Capital Market Reforms, Efficient Allocation of Resources, and Firm Growth”, ADB is helping Azerbaijan improve capital market efficiency and digital technology adoption among firms.

Nation
Defense ministry announces controlled disposal of unserviceable ammunition

Defense ministry announces controlled disposal of unserviceable ammunition

Outdated and unserviceable munitions will be destroyed in the Pirəkəşkül settlement and the Ağdərə district, Azernews reports, citing Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan exports natural gas to Greece amid shifts in volume and value

Azerbaijan exports natural gas to Greece amid shifts in volume and value

Volume of natural gas exported from Azerbaijan to Greece in January-October announced.

Business
Foreign investments in Azerbaijan’s economy continue to grow

Foreign investments in Azerbaijan’s economy continue to grow

The main countries investing in Azerbaijan during this period were the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, Russia, United States, Switzerland, Japan, Iran, Hungary, France, and India, reflecting the broad geographic diversification of foreign capital inflows into the country’s economy.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
EU-Armenia partnership document raises questions on commitment to peace

EU-Armenia partnership document raises questions on commitment to peace

The EU calls its new 64-page agenda with Armenia a “strategic partnership.” In practice, it reads like a political time capsule, one that drags the region back into the pre-2020 mindset and recycles narratives already settled on the ground. After the Washington D.C. Summit and the initialing of the Azerbaijan–Armenia peace agreement, Brussels had an opportunity to solidify progress. Instead, the EU chose to anchor Armenia’s political comfort zone while sidelining the core realities that define today’s South Caucasus.

Armenian Aggression
Ruben Vardanyan’s trial continued with examination of documents [PHOTOS]

Ruben Vardanyan’s trial continued with examination of documents [PHOTOS]

Court proceedings in the criminal case against Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan, charged under multiple articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan related to crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, financing of terrorism, and other grave offenses, continued on December 12.

World
Zelensky to visit Poland next week

Zelensky to visit Poland next week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to visit Poland on December 19, 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

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan Fashion Week: Designers of East present collections inspired by Great Silk Road [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Fashion Week: Designers of East present collections inspired by Great Silk Road [PHOTOS]

The 19th season of Azerbaijan Fashion Week has concluded in Baku, marking a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity and contemporary fashion artistry, Azernews reports.

Culture
Creative Center inks trilateral pact to advance digital arts [PHOTOS]

Creative Center inks trilateral pact to advance digital arts [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijan Center for the Development of Cultural and Creative Industries (Yaradıcı Mərkəz), the Turkic Animation Association (ATA), and the Uzbek Creative Association (UzCA) have signed a trilateral memorandum of cooperation aimed at developing the animation and gaming industries, Azernews reports.

Events
Azerbaijani artists meet with Turan States Confederation Representatives to discuss cultural cooperation

Azerbaijani artists meet with Turan States Confederation Representatives to discuss cultural cooperation

As reported by Azernews, according to the Confederation, the discussion focused on Azerbaijan’s achievements in culture and the arts, as well as ongoing efforts to expand creative cooperation within the Turkic world. Participants emphasized that such meetings strengthen ties between artists and academic and cultural institutions.

Sports
Azerbaijan Under-20 Judo Championship concludes with team competitions

Azerbaijan Under-20 Judo Championship concludes with team competitions

The Azerbaijan Under-20 Judo Championship has officially concluded, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan Judo Federation.

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