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Ballots and narratives: Diaspora pressure mounts ahead of Armenia’s vote

Ballots and narratives: Diaspora pressure mounts ahead of Armenia’s vote

As elections approach in Armenia, Yerevan is meeting the moment not with its usual intensity of tension, but rather with an air of calm and quiet. Yet there is a saying: after every calm, a storm inevitably follows. This may well signal that, as the country edges closer to what could prove a decisive day, more serious developments lie ahead.

Nation
OTS foreign ministers to hold informal meeting in Antalya during Diplomacy Forum

OTS foreign ministers to hold informal meeting in Antalya during Diplomacy Forum

An informal meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States will be held in Antalya, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
European gas prices surge amid Trump’s Hormuz blockade threat, boosting Azerbaijan’s export outlook

European gas prices surge amid Trump’s Hormuz blockade threat, boosting Azerbaijan’s export outlook

European natural gas prices have surged sharply amid rising geopolitical tensions, particularly following statements by US President Donald Trump regarding a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, AzerNEWS reports. At around 10:00 Baku time, gas futures at the Dutch TTF hub, Europe’s benchmark market, climbed by 7 percent to $570 per 1,000 cubic meters, reflecting growing concerns over supply disruptions. According to Bloomberg, prices accelerated after Washington signaled plans for a full-scale blockade of the key maritime chokepoint, through which a significant share of global energy supplies pass...

Business
Azerbaijan’s non-oil sector expands, but GDP still edges lower

Azerbaijan’s non-oil sector expands, but GDP still edges lower

Azerbaijan’s gross domestic product (GDP) totaled 29.703 billion manats in the first quarter of 2026, according to official data, reflecting a slight contraction compared to the same period last year, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Next roundtable between Azerbaijan, Armenia begins under “Peace Bridge” initiative [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Next roundtable between Azerbaijan, Armenia begins under “Peace Bridge” initiative [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

The next bilateral roundtable between Azerbaijan and Armenia within the framework of the “Peace Bridge” initiative has officially begun in Azerbaijan, bringing together representatives of civil society from both countries, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Volkswagen deliveries decline in Q1

Volkswagen deliveries decline in Q1

Volkswagen Group (VW) delivered 2.05 million vehicles worldwide in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, representing a 4% year-on-year decline, 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
World Rock and Roll Day: Sound that changed music forever

World Rock and Roll Day: Sound that changed music forever

April 13 is observed as "World Rock and Roll Day", a date symbolically linked to the emergence and global rise of rock and roll music, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Azerbaijani youth secure multiple medals at Geneva Int'l Exhibition of Inventions [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani youth secure multiple medals at Geneva Int'l Exhibition of Inventions [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani youth have been represented at the 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions held at Palexpo Exhibition Centre in Switzerland, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Events
Moldova leaves CIS as Russian influence crumbles across former Soviet space

Moldova leaves CIS as Russian influence crumbles across former Soviet space

The "security architecture" that Russia has built over decades in the post-Soviet space is currently falling apart before our eyes. What was once a monolithic bloc of influence, cemented by shared history and Moscow-centric treaties, is fracturing into a complex mosaic of competing interests, shifting loyalties, and open defiance.

Sports
National gymnasts achieve historic results at European Championships [PHOTOS]

National gymnasts achieve historic results at European Championships [PHOTOS]

The 2026 European Championships in Trampoline, Double Mini-Trampoline and Tumbling in Portugal concluded with significant achievements for Azerbaijani gymnasts, AzerNEWS reports.

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