Trade, transit and trust: Latvia’s strategic turn towards Azerbaijan
The official visit of Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs to Azerbaijan upon the invitation of President Ilham Aliyev is more than a diplomatic courtesy. It is a clear statement that relations between Baku and Riga matter not only bilaterally, but strategically across a rapidly changing Eurasian landscape.
President Ilham Aliyev: The Council of Elders of Azerbaijan contributes to the development of our country
"Founded at the end of the last century and bringing together distinguished figures who have devoted their lives to serving society, the Council of Elders of Azerbaijan has come a long way and continues today to contribute to the development of our country," said President Ilham Aliyev in his address to the participants of the 9th Congress of the Council of Elders of Azerbaijan.
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President: Tradition of eldership of Azerbaijani people is one of the most important pillars of our national heritage
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Trans-Caspian International Transport Route sees threefold growth in transit volumes
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President of Latvia concludes official visit to Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]
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Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs visits Heydar Aliyev Center [PHOTOS]
Azeri Light price jumps above $113 per barrel in global market rally
The price of Azerbaijan’s flagship Azeri Light crude oil continued its upward trajectory, surpassing $113 per barrel on the CIF basis at Italy’s Augusta Port.
The ICYF-ERC expresses its condolences on the death of Yuri Pompeev
The Eurasian Regional Center of the Youth Forum of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (İCYF-ERC) expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of renowned Russian writer and publicist Yuri Pompeyev.
Vardanyan-linked party joins Karapetyan alliance ahead of Armenia elections
The Country to Live party, linked to former Karabakh regime figure Ruben Vardanyan, has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Strong Armenia Alliance of Parties, founded by Russian–Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, ahead of Armenia’s 2026 parliamentary elections, AzerNEWS reports.
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President: Mutual visits of Azerbaijani and Armenian representatives contribute to establishing a normal atmosphere
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President Ilham Aliyev informs Latvian counterpart about Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process
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Why Brussels speaks with two voices on Azerbaijan [OPINION]
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Armenia seeks stronger ties with neighbors, Pashinyan says
US envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming FIFA World Cup simply to repair ties with it
An envoy to Donald Trump has proposed that FIFA replace Iran with Italy at the upcoming World Cup, AzerNEWS reports via Financial Times.
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Khatai Arts Center launches two-day art marathon [PHOTOS]
The Khatai Arts Center has hosted the launch of a series of exhibitions titled "Spring Colors", presented as a lively two-day creative marathon, AzerNEWS reports.
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Azerbaijan's historical and cultural heritage through eyes of youth [PHOTOS]
The "My Heritage Speaks" national competition, supported by the Ministry of Science and Education's State Agency for Preschool and General Education and organized by the Republican Children and Youth Development Center, has successfully come to a close, AzerNEWS reports.
Magnitude 3.2 quake hits Caspian Sea
A minor earthquake struck the Caspian Sea on April 23, according to official reports.
'Sabah' team reaches historic achievement in Azerbaijan Football Cup
"Sabah" has scored its 20th home goal in the Azerbaijan Football Cup, AzerNEWS reports.
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'Sabah' team reaches historic achievement in Azerbaijan Football Cup
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US envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming FIFA World Cup simply to repair ties with it
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The ICYF-ERC expresses its condolences on the death of Yuri Pompeev
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Azerbaijan's historical and cultural heritage through eyes of youth [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev: The Council of Elders of Azerbaijan contributes to the development of our country
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President: Tradition of eldership of Azerbaijani people is one of the most important pillars of our national heritage
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Trans-Caspian International Transport Route sees threefold growth in transit volumes
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Türkiye passes bill to ban social media for children aged under 15
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Magnitude 3.2 quake hits Caspian Sea
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Tchaikovsky's 'Swan Lake' ballet fascinates audience at Heydar Aliyev Palace [PHOTOS]
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President of Latvia concludes official visit to Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]
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ADB allocates $58.8 million to Azerbaijan, focusing on railway modernization
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Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs visits Heydar Aliyev Center [PHOTOS]
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Vardanyan-linked party joins Karapetyan alliance ahead of Armenia elections
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SOCAR and BGP Inc. discuss prospects for expanding cooperation
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Azeri Light price jumps above $113 per barrel in global market rally
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U.S. intercepts nearly 30 vessels amid ongoing maritime blockade of Iran [PHOTOS]
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Pentagon tests secret hypersonic vehicle
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Trade, transit and trust: Latvia’s strategic turn towards Azerbaijan
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Turkish central bank keeps rates unchanged at 37%
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Taiwan president cancels trip after permit denial
22 April 23:30 -
Anthropic investigates alleged Mythos AI access breach
22 April 23:00 -
Samsung Biologics posts strong Q1 profit growth
22 April 22:22 -
WhatsApp adds AI message summaries
22 April 21:55 -
Post shared on President Aliyev's social media account regarding his meeting with Latvian President [VIDEO]
22 April 21:43 -
Council of Europe may suspend Israel’s observer status over death penalty law
22 April 21:27 -
Cristiano Ronaldo’s son could join Al-Nassr’s main squad
22 April 20:56 -
Ukraine war remains central test of Russia’s power
22 April 20:21 -
Smart but deadly: How drone age rewriting rules of warfare
22 April 19:54 -
President Ilham Aliyev shares post regarding Latvian President’s visit to Azerbaijan
22 April 19:47 -
Lebanon to request one-month truce extension in Israel meeting
22 April 19:19 -
India’s Pahalgam narrative strength projected isolation delivered
22 April 18:50 -
First solar panel installed in Jabrayil under Shafag project
22 April 18:19 -
Markets misread crisis as Hormuz disruption may last longer than expected
22 April 17:58 -
Gunay Gurbanova advances to European Wrestling Championships semifinals
22 April 17:31 -
Azerbaijan allocates over 386 million manats for reconstruction of liberated territories
22 April 17:22 -
French Rafale locks onto Russian bomber and fighter over Baltic Sea [VIDEO]
22 April 17:13 -
EU approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine
22 April 16:55 -
Artist who brings world to life through vibrant brush strokes [PHOTOS]
22 April 16:36 -
Azerbaijan repatriates women and children from Syria conflict zone - ministry
22 April 16:30 -
Baku hosted Azerbaijan-Latvia business forum [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
22 April 16:22 -
Trump claims Iran facing financial strain as Tehran signals openness to talks
22 April 16:17 -
Khatai Arts Center launches two-day art marathon [PHOTOS]
22 April 15:53 -
GCEG system converts gas adsorption into electrical energy: study finds
22 April 15:36 -
Latvian President visits Baku White City during official Azerbaijan trip [PHOTOS]
22 April 15:29 -
Artistic collectives embark on nationwide tour [PHOTOS]
22 April 15:18 -
Official luncheon hosted in honor of Latvian President [VIDEO]
22 April 14:59 -
Azercell fully digitalizes transition to eSIM
22 April 14:59 -
Azerbaijan’s state budget revenues exceed forecast in first quarter of 2026
22 April 14:43 -
WUF13: Baku opens its doors to world's urban planners with ambitious plans
22 April 14:21 -
Latvian President: Conclusion of peace treaty is important for security not only of the region but also for the whole globe
22 April 14:04 -
No armed forces should be deployed in Caspian region, Tokayev says
22 April 14:04 -
Cargo vessel from Iran hit in Gulf of Oman, container ship attacked near Hormuz
22 April 13:52 -
Trump administration claimed to be involved in insider trading
22 April 13:48 -
President Edgars Rinkēvičs: Latvia and Azerbaijan are strategic partner countries
22 April 13:47 -
President: Mutual visits of Azerbaijani and Armenian representatives contribute to establishing a normal atmosphere
22 April 13:37 -
Baku, Istanbul discuss prospects of youth and sports cooperation [PHOTOS]
22 April 13:35 -
President Ilham Aliyev informs Latvian counterpart about Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process
22 April 13:23 -
Azerbaijan and Latvia exchange documents [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
22 April 13:22 -
Azerbaijan exports over 35,000 tons of tomatoes as trade turnover declines
22 April 13:18 -
President Ilham Aliyev: I am confident that the Latvian President's visit will create good opportunities for cooperation
22 April 13:14 -
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights amid fuel concerns
22 April 12:53 -
President Ilham Aliyev, President of Latvia make press statements [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
22 April 12:51 -
Ali Asadov highlights Azerbaijan’s role in global climate agenda at Astana
22 April 12:41 -
Dräger signs five-year strategic deal with SOCAR Türkiye to enhance safety at STAR refinery
22 April 12:36 -
Presidents of Azerbaijan and Latvia held expanded meeting [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
22 April 12:34 -
Ukraine proposed part of Donbas be renamed 'Donnyland' to honor Trump [PHOTO]
22 April 12:14 -
Next finalist in Azerbaijan Football Cup to be determined
22 April 11:56 -
Russia detained and questioned 40 Israelis at Moscow airport
22 April 11:33 -
President Ilham Aliyev holds one-on-one meeting with President of Latvia [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
22 April 11:32 -
Baku hosts official welcome ceremony for Latvia's President Edgars Rinkēvičs [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
22 April 11:12 -
Greco-Roman wrestlers claim bronze in Albania
22 April 11:12 -
Ali Asadov arrives in Astana for 2026 Regional Environmental Summit
22 April 10:54 -
Azerbaijani Presidential envoy holds high-level talks in UK [PHOTOS]
22 April 10:43 -
Israel hopes to strengthen cooperation with Azerbaijan
22 April 10:22 -
Latvian President visits National Leader Heydar Aliyev’s grave at Alley of Honor
22 April 10:10 -
Azeri Light crude price rises to $110.89 per barrel in Augusta
22 April 10:00 -
EU court rules Hungary’s LGBTQ law breached European law in landmark case
22 April 09:00 -
Azerbaijan becomes core energy supplier in regional power shift
22 April 08:30 -
Kremlin: Russia 'in contact' with IAEA, including on Iran
22 April 08:00 -
UN warns development goals at risk as financing gaps widen
21 April 23:33 -
Japan eases arms export rules
21 April 22:57 -
NASA to probe scientists’ deaths and disappearances
21 April 22:22 -
Apple names John Ternus as next CEO, Tim Cook to become executive chairman
21 April 21:53 -
Venice may be relocated due to flood risks
21 April 21:21 -
Azerbaijan becomes bridge between civilisations with its multicultural strategy
21 April 20:46 -
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs embarks on official visit to Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]
21 April 20:41 -
Heydar Aliyev Foundation-backed animated film The Mysterious Map: Shamakhi Adventures premieres in Baku [PHOTOS]
21 April 20:26 -
United Kingdom speeds up clean energy push amid rising gas prices
21 April 20:15 -
Putin says he knows how Ukraine war will end
21 April 19:49 -
SOCAR signals readiness to supply LNG to Pakistan amid energy crunch
21 April 19:32 -
María Rito: Int'l Carpet Forum 2026- unique space for intercultural dialogue [INTERVIEW]
21 April 19:09 -
Palantir CEO sparks online alarm with AI War Manifesto
21 April 18:49 -
UN plans emergency evacuation of trapped ships in the Persian Gulf
21 April 18:26 -
Pakistan Navy tests indigenously developed Taimoor cruise missile in live-fire drill [VIDEO]
21 April 18:13 -
Baku to host UFC Fight Night until 2028 [PHOTOS]
21 April 17:52 -
Ulviyya Fataliyeva hosts chess session in Vienna and Bratislava [PHOTOS]
21 April 17:44 -
Serbia and SOCAR plan joint venture for 500 MW gas power plant near Niš
21 April 17:32 -
Trump expects to be bombing Iran after ceasefire ends
21 April 17:28 -
Moscow’s soft power rises where Europe looks most vulnerable
21 April 17:16