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Massacre at Khojaly and shadow of 366th regiment

Massacre at Khojaly and shadow of 366th regiment

Some tragedies are etched so deeply into a nation’s memory that they define a generation. The massacre in Khojaly is one such wound for Azerbaijan.

Nation
Garabagh and East Zangazur poised to add 15 billion manats to Azerbaijan’s economy [COMMENTARY]

Garabagh and East Zangazur poised to add 15 billion manats to Azerbaijan’s economy [COMMENTARY]

According to him, Garabagh and East Zangazur have the potential to contribute at least 10 percent of added value to Azerbaijan’s gross domestic product in the future. This translates into approximately 15 billion manats of new economic value. Strategically, these regions organize gas exports and production, while also creating significant opportunities for expanding non-oil sector production and exports.This diversification is critical for reducing dependence on hydrocarbons and ensuring resilience against global energy market fluctuations.

Oil & Gas
SOCAR and Samsung E&A sign memorandum to boost energy cooperation

SOCAR and Samsung E&A sign memorandum to boost energy cooperation

Azerbaijan’s State Oil Company (SOCAR) and South Korea’s Samsung E&A Co., Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at expanding cooperation in the energy sector, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Azercell is exclusive partner of Baku Marathon 2026

Azercell is exclusive partner of Baku Marathon 2026

“Baku Marathon 2026” will take place on May 3, 2026, at the initiative of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and with the exclusive partnership of “Azercell Telecom” LLC. Firmly set in the country’s sport calendar, the marathon will once again bring together thousands of participants, promoting a healthy lifestyle and fostering public solidarity.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Why Khojaly still haunts conscience of divided world

Why Khojaly still haunts conscience of divided world

Writing about the Khojaly tragedy means more than remembering a historical event; it is about giving voice to a wound that still lingers in the nation's collective memory.

Armenian Aggression
Ruben Vardanyan linked to Epstein files

Ruben Vardanyan linked to Epstein files

Businessman Ruben Vardanyan, recently convicted of war crimes by a Baku court, appears in the so-called Epstein files, a collection of emails, correspondence, and records from the late U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Opel recalls cars over faulty airbags

Opel recalls cars over faulty airbags

Opel has announced a recall campaign concerning airbags manufactured by the Japanese company Takata, known for previous global safety issues, 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
Water Tuesday: How does water symbolize renewal?

Water Tuesday: How does water symbolize renewal?

Novruz is the most ancient and beloved holiday in Azerbaijan, marking the arrival of spring and the renewal of nature at the time of the vernal equinox, usually on March 20 or 21, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Int'l Mugham Center mesmerizes audience with soulful mugham music [PHOTOS]

Int'l Mugham Center mesmerizes audience with soulful mugham music [PHOTOS]

International Mugham Center has gathered music lovers to celebrate one of the Azerbaijan’s most treasured artistic traditions, AzerNEWS reports.

Events
Azerbaijan opens doors for global film projects at Berlinale [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan opens doors for global film projects at Berlinale [PHOTOS]

The Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), is one of the most prestigious and highly regarded film festivals in the world.

Sports
Azerbaijani sailors to compete at European Championships

Azerbaijani sailors to compete at European Championships

Two sailors from Azerbaijan will participate in the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships and Open European Trophy, AzerNEWS reports citing Azerbaijan Sailing Federation.

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