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Gaza, Davos and diplomacy: Azerbaijan’s growing role in global peace-building

Gaza, Davos and diplomacy: Azerbaijan’s growing role in global peace-building

At a time when the world is increasingly defined by conflict, the gathering of a group of world leaders, heads of governments and representatives comprising 20 countries in Davos, Switzerland, served as a powerful reminder that peace remains a matter of vital importance. As the renowned philosopher Baruch Spinoza observed, “Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with conflict by peaceful means.”

Nation
Parliamentary Youth and Sports Committee approves 2026 spring plan

Parliamentary Youth and Sports Committee approves 2026 spring plan

Azerbaijani Parliamentary Youth and Sports Committee has convened its first meeting of the 2026 spring session, Azernews reports.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan boosts oil and petroleum exports to Romania by nearly 50% in 2025

Azerbaijan boosts oil and petroleum exports to Romania by nearly 50% in 2025

In 2025, Azerbaijan exported 1.122 million tons of crude oil and petroleum products derived from bituminous rocks to Romania, with a total value of $598.5 million, Azernews reports, citing the State Customs Committee.

Business
Hybrid cars make up nearly 60% of Azerbaijan’s vehicle imports in 2025

Hybrid cars make up nearly 60% of Azerbaijan’s vehicle imports in 2025

In 2025, hybrid vehicles accounted for a record share of nearly 60 percent in Azerbaijan’s total car imports, reflecting a major shift in consumer preferences and the country’s automotive market structure, Azernews reports.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Armenia, Azerbaijan to move toward energy integration, Pashinyan says

Armenia, Azerbaijan to move toward energy integration, Pashinyan says

The energy systems of Armenia and Azerbaijan will be integrated, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced on Wednesday during a session of the National Assembly of Armenia, answering questions from MPs, Azernews reports.

Armenian Aggression
Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village

Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village

A landmine explosion occurred in the Qızıloba village area of Ağdərə district, recently liberated from occupation, resulting in injury to a humanitarian worker, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA).

World
South Korea enacts first comprehensive AI safety law

South Korea enacts first comprehensive AI safety law

South Korea on Thursday formally enacted a comprehensive law governing the safe use of artificial intelligence (AI), becoming the first country in the world to establish a regulatory framework aimed at curbing misinformation and other potential risks associated with the emerging technology, Azernews reports, citing Yonhap 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
Bahruz Kangarli at 133: short life that shaped Azerbaijani realist art [PHOTOS]

Bahruz Kangarli at 133: short life that shaped Azerbaijani realist art [PHOTOS]

This year marks the 133rd anniversary of the birth of Bahruz Kangarli, one of the founding figures of Azerbaijani realist art, Azernews reports.

Culture
Culture Minister meets with 'Yüksəliş' competition winner [PHOTOS]

Culture Minister meets with 'Yüksəliş' competition winner [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Culture Minister Adil Karimli has met with Sabuhi Goyushov, Director of the Legal Department at PAŞA Həyat Insurance Company and the winner of the fourth "Yüksəliş" (Rise) competition, Azernews reports.

Events
January 20 Tragedy and continuity of statehood: Lessons from Heydar Aliyev’s legacy [PHOTOS]

January 20 Tragedy and continuity of statehood: Lessons from Heydar Aliyev’s legacy [PHOTOS]

A round-table discussion entitled “The January 20 Tragedy: The Just Voice of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev against the Silenced Outcry” was held at the NSU Scientific Library.

Sports
Gurban Gurbanov praises fans and fighting spirit after Qarabag's victory

Gurban Gurbanov praises fans and fighting spirit after Qarabag's victory

FC Qarabag has secured a dramatic 3–2 victory over Germany's Eintracht Frankfurt at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium in Baku in Matchday 7 of the UEFA Champions League group phase.

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