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Riga eyes Baku as northern gateway for trans-Caspian trade

Riga eyes Baku as northern gateway for trans-Caspian trade

Bilateral commerce between Riga and Baku has more than doubled in three years, with both sides eyeing logistics, clean energy and agri-food as the next frontiers. But when Latvia's State Secretary of Economy, Raivis Bremšmits, sat down to assess his country's commercial ties with Azerbaijan on Wednesday with local media, the numbers on the page told a story of quiet but accelerating momentum.

Nation
International travelers arrive in Azerbaijan's Khankendi [PHOTOS]

International travelers arrive in Azerbaijan's Khankendi [PHOTOS]

A group of international travelers led by Harry Mitsidis, founder of the NomadMania club, has arrived in Khankendi as part of a tour to the Karabakh and East Zangezur regions of Azerbaijan, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan exports crude oil and oil products to Tunisia

Azerbaijan exports crude oil and oil products to Tunisia

In January-February of this year, Azerbaijan exported 61.3 thousand tons of crude oil and oil products obtained from bituminous rocks to Tunisia, valued at 29.5 million US dollars.

Business
Azerbaijan’s persimmon exports rise in value despite drop in volume

Azerbaijan’s persimmon exports rise in value despite drop in volume

In January–February 2026, Azerbaijan exported 38,605 tons of persimmon worth $30.913 million, according to the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan: Armenia lived in a “frozen war” until September 2020

Pashinyan: Armenia lived in a “frozen war” until September 2020

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the country was not in a state of peace until September 2020, but rather in a “frozen war.”

World
US initial jobless claims rise 5,000 last week, as expected

US initial jobless claims rise 5,000 last week, as expected

The number of Americans filing first-time unemployment claims rose 5,000 last week to 210,000, according to the US Labor Department data released Thursday, AzerNEWS reports, citing Anadolu Agency.

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
Submissions now open for art exhibition "Colors of Spring"

Submissions now open for art exhibition "Colors of Spring"

Submissions are now open for the art exhibition "Colors of Spring" (Baharın rəngləri), held under the motto: "Stay in Touch with Nature – Capture Its Charm," AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Azerbaijan unveils ‘FotoBax’ contest under global ‘Children’s Eyes on Earth’ initiative

Azerbaijan unveils ‘FotoBax’ contest under global ‘Children’s Eyes on Earth’ initiative

The national photography contest “FotoBax” has officially been launched in Azerbaijan as part of the international “Children’s Eyes on Earth” project. The initiative is supported by Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and leader of the IDEA Public Union, and was initiated by internationally renowned photographer Reza Deqati, founder of the “Reza Visual Academy” association.

Analysis

Events
Fragile peace in South Caucasus faces its loudest opposition overseas [OPINION]

Fragile peace in South Caucasus faces its loudest opposition overseas [OPINION]

Armenian revanchism cultivated by diaspora groups has not disappeared with the guns falling silent. If anything, it has simply migrated, taking root far from the South Caucasus in shape of networks that continue to promote grievance, resentment and outdated narratives of separatism.

Sports
Azerbaijan announces initial line-up for European Judo Championship

Azerbaijan announces initial line-up for European Judo Championship

Azerbaijan has announced its preliminary squad for the upcoming European Judo Championships, set to take place in Tbilisi, Georgia, from April 16 to 19.

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