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Fuel crisis in Russia and ghost of Soviet scarcity

Fuel crisis in Russia and ghost of Soviet scarcity

The war in Ukraine has produced many surprises, but perhaps none is as paradoxical as the emergence of fuel shortages inside one of the world's largest energy powers. Over the past months, Ukrainian drones have systematically targeted transportation hubs in Russian-occupied territories and oil refineries deep inside Russia.

Nation
First Turkological Congress and its lasting influence [PHOTOS]

First Turkological Congress and its lasting influence [PHOTOS]

A century after the events that reshaped the intellectual map of the entire Turkic world, the First Turkological Congress in Baku is no longer perceived merely as an academic gathering of the interwar era. It stands instead as a decisive turning point in the history of twentieth-century humanistic thought.

Oil & Gas
BTC pipeline oil shipments through Türkiye drop 9% in January-May

BTC pipeline oil shipments through Türkiye drop 9% in January-May

Oil shipments through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline via Türkiye totaled 80.536 million barrels in January-May this year, AzerNEWS reports, citing data released by Türkiye's state pipeline operator BOTAŞ.

Business
Azerbaijan's industrial parks save investors $333 mln through tax incentives

Azerbaijan's industrial parks save investors $333 mln through tax incentives

As a result of these incentives, residents of industrial parks have saved AZN 567 million (approximately $333.5 million) to date, including...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Yerevan's peace agenda faces new test after Israel's genocide decision

Yerevan's peace agenda faces new test after Israel's genocide decision

Tel Aviv's cabinet vote today is, for most of the world, a long-overdue moral statement. For Armenia's newly re-elected prime minister, navigating the congratulations requires a diplomatic dexterity he has been quietly developing for two years.

World
Iran, Oman hold first meeting of joint committee on Strait of Hormuz

Iran, Oman hold first meeting of joint committee on Strait of Hormuz

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that Iran and Oman have convened the inaugural meeting of their joint committee on the Strait of Hormuz in Muscat.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Traditional costumes and kelaghayi showcased in Baku [PHOTOS]

Traditional costumes and kelaghayi showcased in Baku [PHOTOS]

The final event of the project "Azerbaijan is My Homeland!", implemented by the Mirvarid Dilbazi Poetry Assembly Public Union, has taken place at the Youth Aid Foundation in Baku, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Honored Artist Ilham Nazarov enthralls audience at Opera Days [PHOTOS]

Honored Artist Ilham Nazarov enthralls audience at Opera Days [PHOTOS]

A solo concert by Honoured Artist, soloist of the State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, Ilham Nazarov, has been successfully held at the Hall of Chamber and Organ Music, 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

Events
Azerbaijan Army enhances officer training with specialized demonstration classes [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Army enhances officer training with specialized demonstration classes [PHOTOS]

Pursuant to the relevant order of the Azerbaijan Minister of Defence, demonstration classes were held for the attendees of the Officer Specialisation Course at the Training and Educational Centre of the Azerbaijan Army, AzerNEWS reports.

Sports
First Round of 16 team confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026

First Round of 16 team confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026

The Round of 32 matches have begun at the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is being hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, AzerNEWS reports.

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