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Russia's diesel ban reveals Armenia's energy security dilemma

Russia's diesel ban reveals Armenia's energy security dilemma

Russia's diesel export ban, announced by Deputy PM Novak, eliminates the source of 83% of Armenia's diesel imports overnight. With Iran under sanctions and European alternatives too expensive to scale, Yerevan is staring at its most acute energy vulnerability since independence, and the country best positioned to fill the gap is the one it was at war with four years ago.

Nation
Azerbaijan approves agreement on supply of natural gas to Georgia

Azerbaijan approves agreement on supply of natural gas to Georgia

The "Agreement between the Government of Azerbaijan and the Government of Georgia on the Supply of Natural Gas to Georgia" has been approved, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
SOCAR, Technip Energies Italy sign MoU on Petkim Master Plan cooperation

SOCAR, Technip Energies Italy sign MoU on Petkim Master Plan cooperation

State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic and Technip Energies Italy S.p.A. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential areas of cooperation under the Petkim Master Plan project, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Azerbaijan's strategic foreign exchange reserves exceed $85.7B despite monthly decline

Azerbaijan's strategic foreign exchange reserves exceed $85.7B despite monthly decline

Data from the Central Bank of Azerbaijan show that the regulator's foreign exchange reserves increased from $12.71 billion at the end of May to $13.16 billion at the end of June.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Russia to send new shipment to Armenia via Azerbaijan

Russia to send new shipment to Armenia via Azerbaijan

Another shipment from Russia to Armenia will be carried out through Azerbaijan.

World
Iran to respond to attacks on its infrastructure

Iran to respond to attacks on its infrastructure

Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr warned on Friday that any new United States strikes on his country's infrastructure would be "met with retaliation", AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Ayyub Guliyev: Opera Days project reveals depth of Azerbaijani music [INTERVIEW]

Ayyub Guliyev: Opera Days project reveals depth of Azerbaijani music [INTERVIEW]

The 2nd Opera Days project, which for several days presented audiences with outstanding examples of world and Azerbaijani opera art, concluded with a spectacular premiere of Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Otello."

Culture
Writer's House launches Azerbaijani culture course for foreign diplomats

Writer's House launches Azerbaijani culture course for foreign diplomats

The Writer's House is launching a new course titled "Azerbaijani Culture for Global Envoys" for members of the foreign diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan, 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
Azerbaijan conducts large-scale operational exercise [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Azerbaijan conducts large-scale operational exercise [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

A large-scale operational exercise involving units of the Azerbaijani Ground Forces is being conducted under the leadership of the Ground Forces Command in accordance with the 2026 training plan.

Sports
Azerbaijan reaches final of Special Olympics Unified World Cup [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan reaches final of Special Olympics Unified World Cup [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's Special Olympics Unified Football women's team has reached the final of the Special Olympics Unified World Cup being held in Paris, AzerNEWS reports.

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