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Big claims in Davos: how realistic is Azerbaijan’s vision of connectivity power?

Big claims in Davos: how realistic is Azerbaijan’s vision of connectivity power?

At this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Azerbaijan’s president Ilham Aliyev made a striking claim: “Azerbaijan is the only reliable, safe, and friendly destination country for Europe to have a connection with Central Asia.” It was a bold line for a nation that has long played at the crossroads of continents, but one that reflects deepening confidence in Baku’s role as a geoeconomic bridge between East and West.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev meets with CEO of Vitol in Davos [PHOTOS]

President Ilham Aliyev meets with CEO of Vitol in Davos [PHOTOS]

On January 21, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Russell Hardy, Chief Executive Officer of Vitol, in Davos, Azernews reports.

Oil & Gas
IEA raises global oil supply outlook for 2026, keeps Azerbaijan forecast steady

IEA raises global oil supply outlook for 2026, keeps Azerbaijan forecast steady

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has raised its forecast for global oil supply growth in 2026, increasing it by 100,000 barrels per day (b/d) in its latest report, Azernews reports.

Business
Hazelnut exports rise in value despite slight drop in volume

Hazelnut exports rise in value despite slight drop in volume

In 2025, Azerbaijan exported 18,973 tons of hazelnuts valued at 170.66 million USD, according to the monthly report of the State Customs Committee on the Status of Foreign Trade, Azernews reports.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Cooperation expands in Caucasus as conflict gives way to dialogue [OPINION]

Cooperation expands in Caucasus as conflict gives way to dialogue [OPINION]

The war that began between Azerbaijan and Armenia in the 1990s severely obstructed not only the socio-economic development of both states but also the progress of the wider region. It was not merely material resources that were destroyed; human lives and aspirations were shattered. As a result of the irredentist foreign policy pursued by the Armenian leadership of that time, nearly 30,000 people lost their lives, several times that number were left disabled, and more than one million people all their possesses they had, becoming refugees or internally displaced persons. They were forced to cling to life in tents, administrative buildings, and other facilities never intended for human habitation.

Armenian Aggression
Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village

Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village

A landmine explosion occurred in the Qızıloba village area of Ağdərə district, recently liberated from occupation, resulting in injury to a humanitarian worker, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA).

World
UK driving exam fraud rises

UK driving exam fraud rises

According to recently published data, the number of fraud cases during practical and theoretical driving exams in England, Scotland, and Wales rose by nearly 50% last year, 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

Lifestyle
Earth hit by geomagnetic storm [PHOTOS]

Earth hit by geomagnetic storm [PHOTOS]

Currently, solar activity is at a low (R1) level due to M1.1 flares on the Sun, Azernews reports.

Culture
Exhibition 'Superheroes of Wildlife' to open soon at Heydar Aliyev Center

Exhibition 'Superheroes of Wildlife' to open soon at Heydar Aliyev Center

On February 4, Heydar Aliyev Center will present an exhibition by the renowned artists Gillie and Marc Schattner—British and Australian sculptors celebrated for creating powerful public art, Azernews reports.

Events
January 20 Tragedy and continuity of statehood: Lessons from Heydar Aliyev’s legacy [PHOTOS]

January 20 Tragedy and continuity of statehood: Lessons from Heydar Aliyev’s legacy [PHOTOS]

A round-table discussion entitled “The January 20 Tragedy: The Just Voice of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev against the Silenced Outcry” was held at the NSU Scientific Library.

Sports
Qarabag beat Eintracht 3–2 in dramatic Champions League clash in Baku [PHOTOS]

Qarabag beat Eintracht 3–2 in dramatic Champions League clash in Baku [PHOTOS]

The match between Qarabag and Eintracht (Germany) in Baku, as part of the 7th round of the main stage of the UEFA Champions League, has ended.

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