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Five million manat eco-friendly factory drives Aghdam post-conflict revival

Five million manat eco-friendly factory drives Aghdam post-conflict revival

the primary industrial blueprint rather than treating it as a retroactive luxury. The numbers emanating from the Aghdam Industrial Park speak to a broader macroeconomic success story. Ranking as the second largest industrial park in the country by resident count, it reflects immense investor confidence. With over 172 million manat already injected into various projects and hundreds of jobs created, the park is rapidly reversing the demographic displacement of the past.

Nation
Azerbaijani Defense Minister sends condolences to Pakistan over helicopter crash

Azerbaijani Defense Minister sends condolences to Pakistan over helicopter crash

Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, has sent a message of condolence to Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, following a fatal helicopter crash, AzerNEWS ​reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light crude prices continue to rise on global markets

Azeri Light crude prices continue to rise on global markets

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil on a CIF basis at Italy’s Augusta port increased by $1.09, or 1.14 percent, compared to the previous trading session, reaching $96.36 per barrel.

Business
Non-oil sector remains main driver of Azerbaijan’s economic growth

Non-oil sector remains main driver of Azerbaijan’s economic growth

Azerbaijan’s non-oil sector now accounts for the majority of the national economy and continues to serve as the primary driver of economic growth.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan facilitates another transit shipment from Russia to Armenia

Azerbaijan facilitates another transit shipment from Russia to Armenia

According to the information, on June 9, a freight consignment consisting of 12 railcars carrying 828 tons of fertilizer and six railcars loaded with 414 tons of anthracite coal will be dispatched from Baku's Bilajari railway station toward the Boyuk Kesik border station.

World
Iran says it has struck multiple U.S. positions across Middle East

Iran says it has struck multiple U.S. positions across Middle East

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced in the early hours of the morning that it had launched strikes against several U.S. positions in the Middle East in response to recent missile attacks.

Analysis

Lifestyle
National Library launches virtual exhibition on Azerbaijan's Ethnic Minority Communities

National Library launches virtual exhibition on Azerbaijan's Ethnic Minority Communities

The Azerbaijan National Library has presented a virtual exhibition aimed at showcasing the culture of the country's ethnic minority communities, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Republican Youth Library honors Latif Karimov on his anniversary

Republican Youth Library honors Latif Karimov on his anniversary

A presentation titled "Latif Karimov: A History Living in Patterns" has been prepared at the Republican Youth Library to mark the 120th anniversary of Latif Karimov, an outstanding representative of Azerbaijani carpet art, educator, art historian, recipient of the USSR State Prize, and People's Artist, 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's Greater Caucasus Biosphere Reserve added to UNESCO World Network [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's Greater Caucasus Biosphere Reserve added to UNESCO World Network [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's Greater Caucasus Biosphere Reserve has been included in UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves, becoming the first site from Azerbaijan to receive this recognition, AzerNEWS reports.

Sports
Baku to host two major European billiards competitions [PHOTOS]

Baku to host two major European billiards competitions [PHOTOS]

Baku will host two European billiards competitions this summer, adding another international event to the city's sporting calendar, AzerNEWS reports.

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