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Battle for Armenia shows how Kremlin’s imperial strategy evolving

Battle for Armenia shows how Kremlin’s imperial strategy evolving

Russia's attempt to sway Armenia's parliamentary elections mixes economic coercion, covert financing and a convenient billionaire

Nation
Azerbaijani Ombudsman addresses international conference on Civil Protection and Digital Rights in Italy

Azerbaijani Ombudsman addresses international conference on Civil Protection and Digital Rights in Italy

Azerbaijan’s Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman), Sabina Aliyeva, has participated in the International Conference of Ombudsmen on the theme “Civil Protection, Rights and Democratic Innovation” held in Italy, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light crude price drops 2.5 percent to 98.01 dollars

Azeri Light crude price drops 2.5 percent to 98.01 dollars

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light CIF crude oil in the Italian port of Augusta has fallen by 2.56 dollars, or 2.5 percent, settling at 98.01 dollars per barrel, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Azerbaijan outbound travel drops 4.8 percent in early 2026

Azerbaijan outbound travel drops 4.8 percent in early 2026

The number of Azerbaijani citizens traveling to foreign countries during the first four months of 2026 decreased compared to the same period last year, AzerNEWS reports, citing the State Statistics Committee.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan facilitates another transit delivery from Russia to Armenia

Azerbaijan facilitates another transit delivery from Russia to Armenia

On May 29, 4 railcars of wheat weighing 280 tons and 4 railcars of fertilizers weighing 277 tons will be dispatched from the Bilajari station to the Boyuk Kesik station.

World
Russia uses networks in Finland to evade sanctions: Finnish intelligence

Russia uses networks in Finland to evade sanctions: Finnish intelligence

Russia is systematically using international procurement networks operating in Finland to circumvent Western sanctions and acquire technology for its military-industrial complex, a senior Finnish intelligence official said on Saturday, AzerNEWS reports, citing Anadolu Agency.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Leyla Aliyeva visits "Yashil Chay" farm in Lankaran [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva visits "Yashil Chay" farm in Lankaran [PHOTOS]

As part of her visit to Lankaran, Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head of the IDEA Public Union, visited the "Yashil Chay" (Green Tea) farm located in the Istisu settlement.

Culture
Azerbaijan unveils fully restored Culture Centre in Khankendi [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan unveils fully restored Culture Centre in Khankendi [PHOTOS]

A newly reconstructed Culture Centre has opened in Khankendi, marking another major step in Azerbaijan’s ongoing restoration efforts across the territories liberated from occupation.

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

Events
Azerbaijani military police delegation visits Lithuania [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani military police delegation visits Lithuania [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijani representatives were introduced to the organization of military police services in Lithuania, including management mechanisms and the specifics of daily operational activities.

Sports
Azerbaijan minifootball team beats France 3-2 to top Group F at European Championship

Azerbaijan minifootball team beats France 3-2 to top Group F at European Championship

Azerbaijan’s national minifootball team secured its third consecutive victory at the European Championship in Bratislava today, defeating France 3-2 in a thrilling Group F encounter, AzerNEWS reports.

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