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Aghdam's industrial sales reach 2.96 billion manats as new factories boost growth

Aghdam's industrial sales reach 2.96 billion manats as new factories boost growth

President Ilham Aliyev inaugurated two new manufacturing facilities and visited a major agricultural enterprise in Aghdam on November 7, marking another important step in the transformation of the liberated district into an emerging centre of industrial production and commercial agriculture. The three projects, spanning metal manufacturing, consumer goods and large-scale olive cultivation, illustrate how Azerbaijan's reconstruction strategy is gradually evolving into a broader economic development model built around private investment, employment, domestic production and export potential.

Nation
Yeni Parti leader Özgür Özel makes phone call to President Ilham Aliyev

Yeni Parti leader Özgür Özel makes phone call to President Ilham Aliyev

Chairman of Türkiye's Yeni Parti Özgür Özel has called President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan's SOCAR strengthens energy ties with China's Sinopec

Azerbaijan's SOCAR strengthens energy ties with China's Sinopec

The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec Corp.) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on strategic cooperation in Shanghai, China.

Business
Four countries advance plans for major Caspian-to-Europe green energy link

Four countries advance plans for major Caspian-to-Europe green energy link

A formal application has been submitted to the European Commission seeking Project of Mutual Interest (PMI) status for the Green Energy Corridor (GEC), an initiative aimed at delivering renewable electricity generated in the Caspian region to European markets.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Shoigu says Armenia-Azerbaijan normalisation is delivering tangible results

Shoigu says Armenia-Azerbaijan normalisation is delivering tangible results

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu has said that the situation in the South Caucasus is showing signs of improvement, citing the normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan and Georgia's policy of protecting its national interests.

World
Iran claims 4 tankers stopped in Hormuz in past 24 hours

Iran claims 4 tankers stopped in Hormuz in past 24 hours

The Iranian Navy fighters prevented four oil tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, while 11 tankers have been targeted in the past ten days, Iranian state news broadcaster IRIB reported on Monday.

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
Dmitry Sitkovetsky discusses Shostakovich’s legacy at Baku Book Center [PHOTOS]

Dmitry Sitkovetsky discusses Shostakovich’s legacy at Baku Book Center [PHOTOS]

An open meeting with world-renowned violinist and conductor Dmitry Sitkovetsky was held at the Baku Book Center as part of the Baku International Arts Festival (BIAF).

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
Ganja marks sixth anniversary of Victory Day with series of celebratory events [PHOTOS]

Ganja marks sixth anniversary of Victory Day with series of celebratory events [PHOTOS]

A series of events have been held in Ganja to mark the sixth anniversary of November 8 Victory Day, commemorating Azerbaijan's victory in the 2020 Patriotic War.

Sports
Azerbaijan wins Youth Olympic Beach wrestling team championship

Azerbaijan wins Youth Olympic Beach wrestling team championship

Azerbaijan’s boys’ national beach wrestling team has been crowned champion at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, after an impressive performance that earned the country two gold medals and one silver.

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