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Azerbaijan bets on Caspian winds to build its next energy export industry

Azerbaijan bets on Caspian winds to build its next energy export industry

For much of its modern history, Azerbaijan's economic and political influence has been closely tied to oil and gas. The country built its reputation as an energy producer long before the current debate about energy diversification and the green transition became a global priority. Its pipelines connected the Caspian basin with international markets, while natural gas exports gradually strengthened Baku's position as a partner in Europe's energy security. But the global energy landscape is changing, and Azerbaijan has little reason to stand aside.

Nation
Former Azerbaijani Ambassador Gursel Ismayilzadeh receives Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun

Former Azerbaijani Ambassador Gursel Ismayilzadeh receives Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun

Gursel Ismayilzadeh, Azerbaijan’s former ambassador to Japan, has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star.

Oil & Gas
IEA forecasts decline in global natural gas demand

IEA forecasts decline in global natural gas demand

Global natural gas demand is expected to fall by approximately 1.5%, or 65 billion cubic meters, in 2026 compared with the previous year, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Business
Azerbaijan-Greece trade rises to $715.7 million, up more than 50% since 2024

Azerbaijan-Greece trade rises to $715.7 million, up more than 50% since 2024

Trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Greece exceeded $715.7 million in January–September 2026, marking an 8.7% increase compared with the corresponding period of 2025, according to the State Customs Committee.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia begins preparatory work on TRIPP railway and highway project

Armenia begins preparatory work on TRIPP railway and highway project

The Government of Armenia has effectively already begun implementing the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity” (TRIPP) project, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told lawmakers on Monday, according to Armenpress.

World
Iran warns nuclear strike would have consequences beyond the region

Iran warns nuclear strike would have consequences beyond the region

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi warned that any decision to use nuclear weapons against Iran would have consequences far beyond the region.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Leyla Aliyeva familiarizes herself with activities of social sewing facility in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva familiarizes herself with activities of social sewing facility in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, and Alena Aliyeva visited a social sewing facility operating in the city of Shamakhi on October 26.

Culture
Book on Azerbaijan's Karabakh victory highlights strategic importance of Hadrut and Shusha battles

Book on Azerbaijan's Karabakh victory highlights strategic importance of Hadrut and Shusha battles

The battles for Hadrut and Shusha during Azerbaijan's 44-day Patriotic War demonstrate how special operations forces, mountain warfare, tactical manoeuvres and modern military technologies contributed to the country's victory, according to The War for Karabakh: Strategy, Technology, and Victory, a book by American military experts Liam Collins and John Spencer.

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
Azerbaijan foils attempt to smuggle over 136 kg of drugs from Iran

Azerbaijan foils attempt to smuggle over 136 kg of drugs from Iran

Azerbaijan's State Border Service has prevented attempts to smuggle 136.6 kilograms of narcotics and 5,500 Methadone M-40 tablets containing psychotropic substances from Iran into the country.

Sports
Azerbaijan athletes win 168 medals at International Competitions in October [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan athletes win 168 medals at International Competitions in October [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's Minister of Youth and Sports, Farid Gayibov, has met with athletes who achieved outstanding results at international competitions over the past month.

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