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Could Azerbaijan become part of Europe’s future? Stubb’s 40-member EU vision raises question

Could Azerbaijan become part of Europe’s future? Stubb’s 40-member EU vision raises question

There are various ways to analyse relations between Azerbaijan and the European Union, but one approach stands out as particularly compelling: the strategic interests of the Old Continent in Azerbaijan. In other words, Azerbaijan’s European future is a question of strategic interests, not geography alone.

Nation
Most of Fuzuli has been cleared of landmines, Presidential Representative says

Most of Fuzuli has been cleared of landmines, Presidential Representative says

Most of Fuzuli district has been cleared of landmines, Emin Huseynov, the Azerbaijani president’s special representative for the Aghdam, Fuzuli and Khojavend districts, has said.

Oil & Gas
Russia’s oil and gas revenues fall 17.2% amid Ukrainian drone strikes

Russia’s oil and gas revenues fall 17.2% amid Ukrainian drone strikes

Russia’s oil and gas revenues fell 17.2% year-on-year in January-September, while Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries pushed oil processing to a 20-year low.

Business
Azerbaijan Railways to expand regional connectivity with new passenger trains

Azerbaijan Railways to expand regional connectivity with new passenger trains

Azerbaijan Railways (ADY), an AZCON Holding company, has signed a contract with CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive, China's leading rolling stock manufacturer, to purchase four new passenger trains as part of efforts to modernize its fleet and expand rail connections across the country.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
What happened to Armenia’s military resources before the 2020 war?

What happened to Armenia’s military resources before the 2020 war?

For years, Armenia sought to explain away its defeat in the 2020 war by pointing to military support for Azerbaijan from Türkiye, Pakistan and Israel, as well as from alleged European and African countries with no direct involvement in the conflict, rather than confronting the realities of its own military capabilities.

World
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins five-day state visit to China

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins five-day state visit to China

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has begun a five-day state visit to China, as Berlin and Beijing seek to manage trade tensions and maintain bilateral cooperation.

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
Baku Art Weekend to showcase international artists and new exhibitions at Heydar Aliyev Center

Baku Art Weekend to showcase international artists and new exhibitions at Heydar Aliyev Center

The Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku will host a series of exhibitions featuring internationally renowned artists, contemporary installations and interactive projects as part of the second edition of the "Fly to Baku. Art Weekend. Sense the Future NOW" festival, which begins on October 30.

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
Embassy of Pakistan in Baku observes Jammu and Kashmir Black Day [PHOTOS]

Embassy of Pakistan in Baku observes Jammu and Kashmir Black Day [PHOTOS]

The Embassy of Pakistan in Baku solemnly observed Jammu and Kashmir Black Day on 27 October 2026 to commemorate the events of 27 October 1947, when Indian troops landed in Srinagar and forcibly occupied Jammu and Kashmir against the will of its people. The event was attended by representatives of civil society, think tanks, print and electronic media, members of the Pakistani community, Azerbaijani intellectuals and students.

Sports
FIFA’s Arsène Wenger leads football development masterclass in Baku [PHOTOS]

FIFA’s Arsène Wenger leads football development masterclass in Baku [PHOTOS]

A football coaching masterclass featuring Arsène Wenger, FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, was held in Baku on October 27.

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