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Europe re-engages S Caucasus as Lithuania turns to Baku

Europe re-engages S Caucasus as Lithuania turns to Baku

Lithuania’s outreach to Baku reflects a broader European effort to re-engage with the South Caucasus not as a peripheral theatre of frozen conflicts, but as a region of growing strategic relevance.

Nation
Azerbaijan, Pakistan discuss regional and international security

Azerbaijan, Pakistan discuss regional and international security

Jeyhun Bayramov welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between the United States and Iran, highlighting it as a significant step towards de-escalating tensions, strengthening stability, and improving the humanitarian situation.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light crude prices drop sharply across key export hubs

Azeri Light crude prices drop sharply across key export hubs

The price of Azerbaijan’s flagship “Azeri Light” crude has recorded a significant decline across major export points, reflecting broader volatility in global oil markets, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Middle East conflict hits regional economies

Middle East conflict hits regional economies

World Bank warns of slower growth in Central Asia and Europe amid Middle East turmoil.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
South Caucasus moves from isolation to integration with first trade steps

South Caucasus moves from isolation to integration with first trade steps

Recently, an intriguing statement emerged from Armenian official circles: Azerbaijan has expressed a potential interest in importing aluminum foil from Armenia. At first glance, the trade of a household staple like foil might seem trivial—a minor footnote in the grand ledger of international commerce. However, in the context of the South Caucasus, this development is a profound symbol of a shifting paradigm. It suggests that the long-standing barriers are finally thinning, replaced by the pragmatic language of trade and regional integration.

World
7-Eleven’s parent pushes back US stock listing to 2027

7-Eleven’s parent pushes back US stock listing to 2027

Japan’s Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven Inc., announced on Thursday that it is postponing the planned public listing of its U.S. convenience-store subsidiary, originally scheduled for the second half of this year, to 2027 at the earliest, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media.

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
Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory releases space weather forecast [PHOTOS]

Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory releases space weather forecast [PHOTOS]

Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory has released its space weather forecast, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Institute of Botany to publish book on Azerbaijani flora

Institute of Botany to publish book on Azerbaijani flora

Azerbaijan is renowned for its rich and diverse plant life, with thousands of species thriving across its varied landscapes.

Analysis

Events
Makhachkala floods turn deadly as apartment block collapses [PHOTO]

Makhachkala floods turn deadly as apartment block collapses [PHOTO]

A multi-storey residential building collapsed in Makhachkala following severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall, according to the regional branch of Russia’s emergency services.

Sports
Azerbaijan Golf Federation holds General Assembly [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Golf Federation holds General Assembly [PHOTOS]

The General Assembly of the Azerbaijan Golf Federation has been held to review the federation's activities, approve its updated charter, and elect new leadership for the coming term, AzerNEWS reports.

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