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Pashinyan’s two-chair policy: Can Armenia stand between Russia and Europe?

Pashinyan’s two-chair policy: Can Armenia stand between Russia and Europe?

Armenia stands once again at a crossroads in its foreign policy, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan trying to balance between its traditional ally Russia and a growing political and economic pull from the European Union and the United States.

Nation
Azerbaijan ratifies agreement on the development, design, construction, and operation of gas turbine power plant in Serbia

Azerbaijan ratifies agreement on the development, design, construction, and operation of gas turbine power plant in Serbia

“The Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Republic of Serbia on the development, design, construction, and operation of a gas turbine power plant in the Republic of Serbia” has been approved, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
BP commissions first multi-tube well in ACG field ahead of schedule

BP commissions first multi-tube well in ACG field ahead of schedule

BP has commissioned the first multi-tube well in the Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli (ACG) field, marking the first use of the technology in the Caspian Sea, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Global tech giants ramp up AI spending in massive financial race

Global tech giants ramp up AI spending in massive financial race

Global technology giants are dramatically increasing spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure, intensifying what analysts describe as an unprecedented financial race in the tech sector, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Strategic reclamation of Lachin: How diplomacy and military rewrote South Caucasus map

Strategic reclamation of Lachin: How diplomacy and military rewrote South Caucasus map

To understand the profound strategic and emotional weight of Lachin’s return to Azerbaijani sovereignty, one must first revisit the bleak spring of 1992.

World
Samsung leads in South America and Middle East smartphone markets in Q1

Samsung leads in South America and Middle East smartphone markets in Q1

Samsung Electronics topped smartphone markets across Central and South America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia in the first quarter, driven by steady demand for its flagship Galaxy S series and its more affordable Galaxy A lineup, AzerNEWS reports, citing Korean media.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Third Kelaghayi Festival revives spirit of traditional craftsmanship [PHOTOS]

Third Kelaghayi Festival revives spirit of traditional craftsmanship [PHOTOS]

For centuries, the kelaghayi has occupied a special place in Azerbaijani culture as more than simply a silk scarf. Delicately woven and traditionally handcrafted, the kelaghayi embodies elegance, femininity, wisdom, and national identity.

Culture
Second Cultural Festival of People with Hearing Impairments to be held in Baku

Second Cultural Festival of People with Hearing Impairments to be held in Baku

On June 4, the 2nd Cultural Festival of People with Hearing Impairments will be held at the Azerbaijan State Academic Russian Drama Theatre named after Samad Vurgun, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Public Union for Social Assistance to People with Hearing and Speech Impairments.

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
Azerbaijan Special Forces conduct training session for reservists [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Special Forces conduct training session for reservists [PHOTOS]

During the training session, reservists underwent comprehensive training in firearms proficiency, tactical operations, drill, physical conditioning, socio-political education, and other military disciplines, alongside informative sessions conducted to promote patriotic values.

Sports
Minifootball Federation President meets national team ahead of European Championship [PHOTOS]

Minifootball Federation President meets national team ahead of European Championship [PHOTOS]

The President of the Azerbaijan Minifootball Federation, Orkhan Mammadov, has met with members of the national team ahead of their departure for the European Championship, AzerNEWS reports.

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