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Azerbaijan’s tourism industry faces a decade of growth as global demand shifts

Azerbaijan’s tourism industry faces a decade of growth as global demand shifts

Azerbaijan has been welcoming travellers for centuries. Merchants once crossed the country along the Silk Road, carrying silk, spices, gold and other goods between Europe and the East. Today, the country attracts visitors with its Caspian coastline, mountain resorts, historic landmarks and distinctive cuisine. A new international study suggests that many more foreign tourists could visit Azerbaijan over the next decade.

Nation
Azerbaijan's FM Jeyhun Bayramov arrives in Ankara for OTS meeting

Azerbaijan's FM Jeyhun Bayramov arrives in Ankara for OTS meeting

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has arrived in Ankara to participate in the 13th meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light crude oil prices increase at Augusta and Ceyhan ports

Azeri Light crude oil prices increase at Augusta and Ceyhan ports

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil on a CIF basis at Italy’s Augusta port increased by $2.93, or 2.39%, from the previous figure to $125.42 per barrel.

Business
Agricultural and agro-industrial exports surpass $1 billion in nine months

Agricultural and agro-industrial exports surpass $1 billion in nine months

Azerbaijan's exports of agricultural and agro-industrial products exceeded $1 billion during the first nine months of 2026, registering a 19.6% increase compared with the corresponding period last year. Between January and September, the combined export value of the two categories reached approximately...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia rejects Azerbaijan's call for apology over ethnic cleansing

Armenia rejects Azerbaijan's call for apology over ethnic cleansing

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has rejected suggestions that Azerbaijan's expectation of an apology for the displacement and ethnic cleansing of Azerbaijanis should become an additional condition for signing the peace agreement between Baku and Yerevan.

World
Brawl breaks out between ruling party and opposition MPs in Armenia’s Parliament [VIDEO]

Brawl breaks out between ruling party and opposition MPs in Armenia’s Parliament [VIDEO]

A fight broke out between lawmakers from Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party and opposition representatives in the National Assembly.

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
Artist Farid Rasulov meets art lovers at Azerkhalcha exhibition hall [FOTOS]

Artist Farid Rasulov meets art lovers at Azerkhalcha exhibition hall [FOTOS]

The discussion focused on how Rasulov’s works take on a new artistic form through carpet-making, as well as on Stitches That Keep Tales Alive: Karabakh Carpets, a collection created in collaboration with OJSC Azerkhalcha.

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
“Gamesummit” and “OMNI AI Summit” convened more than 4,000 visitors

“Gamesummit” and “OMNI AI Summit” convened more than 4,000 visitors

The international summits, held in Baku with Azercell as their exclusive partner, explored the future of gaming industry and the practical applications of artificial intelligence

Sports
Azercell-backed AI football tournament brings together 32 teams in Baku [PHOTOS]

Azercell-backed AI football tournament brings together 32 teams in Baku [PHOTOS]

A total of 32 teams competed in the "AWS Agentic Football Cup", an artificial intelligence-powered virtual football tournament organised by AWS User Group Baku with the support of Azerbaijan's leading mobile operator, Azercell.

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