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Azerbaijan becomes core energy supplier in regional power shift

Azerbaijan becomes core energy supplier in regional power shift

The recent and profound shifts in the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East have created an unprecedented vacuum in regional infrastructure, particularly within the energy sector.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev holds one-on-one meeting with President of Latvia [PHOTOS]

President Ilham Aliyev holds one-on-one meeting with President of Latvia [PHOTOS]

On April 22, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a one-on-one meeting with President of the Republic of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light crude price rises to $110.89 per barrel in Augusta

Azeri Light crude price rises to $110.89 per barrel in Augusta

The price of Azerbaijan’s “Azeri Light” crude has edged higher at Italy’s Augusta port, reflecting ongoing fluctuations in global oil markets, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Electricity exports drop sharply in early 2026, Georgia cuts imports

Electricity exports drop sharply in early 2026, Georgia cuts imports

Electricity exports from Azerbaijan fell significantly in the first quarter of 2026, declining by 79% to 96.77 million kWh, according to data from the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan, AzerNEWS reports. The value of exported electricity during the period amounted to...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Why Brussels speaks with two voices on Azerbaijan [OPINION]

Why Brussels speaks with two voices on Azerbaijan [OPINION]

On the very day EU officials sat with Azerbaijani diplomats in Brussels to deepen a partnership, two European parliaments voted to condemn Baku. The contradiction says something uncomfortable about how Europe makes foreign policy

World
Ukraine proposed part of Donbas be renamed 'Donnyland' to honor Trump [PHOTO]

Ukraine proposed part of Donbas be renamed 'Donnyland' to honor Trump [PHOTO]

Ukrainian officials involved in recent peace talks reportedly suggested that part of the Donbas could be renamed "Donnyland" in honor of U.S. President Donald Trump, the New York Times reported April 21, 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
Exhibition 'Spring Colors' to open at Khatai Arts Center

Exhibition 'Spring Colors' to open at Khatai Arts Center

Khatai Arts Center will open an art exhibition titled "Spring Colors" on April 20 and 21 at 12:00 and 16:00, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Heydar Aliyev Foundation-backed animated film The Mysterious Map: Shamakhi Adventures premieres in Baku [PHOTOS]

Heydar Aliyev Foundation-backed animated film The Mysterious Map: Shamakhi Adventures premieres in Baku [PHOTOS]

The animated film "The Mysterious Map: Shamakhi Adventures" premiered at the Nizami Cinema Center on April 21.

Analysis

Events
Over 6,500 trees planted in Azerbaijan's Gadabay

Over 6,500 trees planted in Azerbaijan's Gadabay

4600 Beech and 2000 Eastern plane trees were planted in Shahdag village of Gadabay region with the participation of volunteers of IDEA Public Union.

Sports
Next finalist in Azerbaijan Football Cup to be determined

Next finalist in Azerbaijan Football Cup to be determined

The next finalist in the Azerbaijan Football Cup will be determined on April 22, AzerNEWS reports.

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