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Azerbaijan turns to deep gas at ACG as Europe seeks new energy supplies

Azerbaijan turns to deep gas at ACG as Europe seeks new energy supplies

For Azerbaijan, the next chapter in its energy story may be written not in oil but in gas discovered deep beneath one of its most celebrated oilfields. This year, BP and its partners plan to begin producing natural gas from reservoirs never before tapped in the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) block of the Caspian Sea, a move that could reshape both the country’s domestic energy mix and its export strategy.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev awards military and civilian employees of Azerbaijani Defense Ministry

President Ilham Aliyev awards military and civilian employees of Azerbaijani Defense Ministry

Military personnel and civilian employees of the State Service for Mobilization and Military Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan have been honored, Azernews reports.

Oil & Gas
Sangachal processes up to 1.2 million barrels of oil per day in 2025

Sangachal processes up to 1.2 million barrels of oil per day in 2025

In 2025, oil and gas production from the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) fields and the Shah Deniz gas-condensate field continued to be transported via subsea pipelines to the Sangachal terminal, Azerbaijan’s primary oil and gas export hub.

Business
Azerbaijan’s foreign trade turnover reaches $48.9 billion in past year

Azerbaijan’s foreign trade turnover reaches $48.9 billion in past year

In 2025, legal entities and individuals from the Republic of Azerbaijan conducted trade operations with partners in 180 countries, exporting goods to 128 countries and importing products from 173 countries, AzerNEWS reports, citing the State Statistics Committee. Taking into account the statistically estimated value of exported crude oil and natural gas registered with customs authorities but not fully cleared, Azerbaijan’s total foreign trade turnover amounted to...

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Zatulin’s speech exposes Kremlin’s anxiety over post-Karabakh order [OPINION]

Zatulin’s speech exposes Kremlin’s anxiety over post-Karabakh order [OPINION]

In the world of politics, much like on a chessboard, the pieces and the logic by which they operate vary widely. This is particularly evident among certain members of Russia’s State Duma who have gained notoriety for political rhetoric driven not by reasoned argument, but by ideological theses. One such figure is Konstantin Zatulin, who at times appears to be attempting to assume the role once played by Vladimir Zhirinovsky. Yet the absurdities he routinely utters end up damaging not only his own credibility, but also the public image of Russia’s political elite as a whole.

Armenian Aggression
Defense concludes in Ruben Vardanyan trial, final verdict pending

Defense concludes in Ruben Vardanyan trial, final verdict pending

The defense has concluded its statements in the ongoing trial of Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan, who faces multiple charges under the Criminal Code of Azerbaijan, including crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, and financing terrorism.

World
Georgia to restrict older car imports

Georgia to restrict older car imports

The Georgian government has submitted to parliament a bill that would ban the import of passenger cars older than six years, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced, 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
Dates of Laylat al-Qadr nights announced for Ramadan

Dates of Laylat al-Qadr nights announced for Ramadan

The dates for the sacred Laylat al-Qadr nights during Ramadan have been announced, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Bad Bunny's Spotify streams explode after Super Bowl LX

Bad Bunny's Spotify streams explode after Super Bowl LX

Following his headline performance at the 2026 Super Bowl LX , Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has seen an unprecedented surge in music streaming, particularly on Spotify, where his numbers skyrocketed in the hours and days after the event, AzerNEWS reports.

Events
Azerbaijani products showcased at int'l exhibitions in Beijing

Azerbaijani products showcased at int'l exhibitions in Beijing

Azerbaijani products are being showcased at international exhibitions and fairs for foreign goods held in Beijing, organized jointly by China’s Ministry of Commerce and the Beijing Municipal People’s Government.

Sports
Claudia Riegler becomes oldest snowboarder at Winter Olympics

Claudia Riegler becomes oldest snowboarder at Winter Olympics

At 52, Austrian snowboarder Claudia Riegler has etched her name into Olympic history as the oldest competitor in snowboarding at the 2026 Winter Games, AzerNEWS reports.

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