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Corridor of consequence: Armenia, Azerbaijan and politics of transit

Corridor of consequence: Armenia, Azerbaijan and politics of transit

When Yerevan's deputy prime minister called the opening of Azerbaijani transit routes "significant", he was understating a seismic shift. Two countries forged in conflict are now exchanging fuel, grain, and, cautiously, trust.

Nation
Baku State University joins global 'Earth Hour' campaign [PHOTOS]

Baku State University joins global 'Earth Hour' campaign [PHOTOS]

Baku State University (BSU), led by its volunteer group "BSU Volunteers" and working together with the IDEA Public Union and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), has taken part in the global Earth Hour campaign, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Inpex shifts focus to Japan, taps Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan oil amid Hormuz risks

Inpex shifts focus to Japan, taps Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan oil amid Hormuz risks

Japan’s INPEX is planning to prioritize domestic buyers in the sale of oil produced in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, amid rising concerns over global supply disruptions, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Belarus boosts investment in Azerbaijan despite overall FDI decline

Belarus boosts investment in Azerbaijan despite overall FDI decline

In 2025, direct investments from Belarus to Azerbaijan reached $7.922 million, marking a sharp increase compared to the previous year, AzerNEWS reports citing the Central Bank of Azerbaijan.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Brussels’ blind spot: why a convicted figure still commands EU sympathy

Brussels’ blind spot: why a convicted figure still commands EU sympathy

Into the recent delicate moments that have been ongoing between Azerbaijan and Armenia stepped the EU's ambassador to Armenia, Vasilis Maragos, and promptly put his foot in it.

World
Japan tightens rules for foreign citizenship, extends residency requirement

Japan tightens rules for foreign citizenship, extends residency requirement

The Japanese government has introduced stricter regulations for granting citizenship to foreigners, raising the minimum required period of permanent residence from 5 to 10 years, 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
Azerbaijani students welcome spring festival in Vienna [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani students welcome spring festival in Vienna [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani students in Vienna have celebrated Novruz through a special event organized by the Azerbaijani Students and Alumni Platform (ASAP), the Azerbaijani Cultural Center, and the Azerbaijan Youth Foundation, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
International Theatre Day celebrated in Baku with festive event [PHOTOS]

International Theatre Day celebrated in Baku with festive event [PHOTOS]

A festive event has been held in Azerbaijan to celebrate International Theatre Day, AzerNEWS reports. The event was jointly organized by the Culture Ministry and the Azerbaijan Theater Workers Union.

Analysis

Events
Fragile peace in South Caucasus faces its loudest opposition overseas [OPINION]

Fragile peace in South Caucasus faces its loudest opposition overseas [OPINION]

Armenian revanchism cultivated by diaspora groups has not disappeared with the guns falling silent. If anything, it has simply migrated, taking root far from the South Caucasus in shape of networks that continue to promote grievance, resentment and outdated narratives of separatism.

Sports
Judo Federation announces preliminary squad for European Championships in Tbilisi

Judo Federation announces preliminary squad for European Championships in Tbilisi

The Azerbaijan Judo Federation has revealed the preliminary lineup for the national team ahead of the European Senior Judo Championships 2026, scheduled to take place in Tbilisi, Georgia, from April 16 to 19, AzerNEWS reports.

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