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Baku revives century-old vision for modern Turkic world

Baku revives century-old vision for modern Turkic world

A century ago, Baku hosted an intellectual gathering that would become one of the defining milestones in the modern history of the Turkic world. The First Turkological Congress of 1926 brought together scholars to debate language reform, education, history, and culture at a time when the future of Turkic societies was being reshaped by political change.

Nation
U.S. Embassy expresses gratitude to Azerbaijan

U.S. Embassy expresses gratitude to Azerbaijan

The U.S. Embassy in Baku has expressed its gratitude to Azerbaijan for its congratulations on the occasion of the United States' Independence Day.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light crude prices rise on global market

Azeri Light crude prices rise on global market

The price of a barrel of Azeri Light crude on a CIF basis at Italy's Augusta port rose by ...

Business
Azerbaijan, World Bank expand cooperation

Azerbaijan, World Bank expand cooperation

Vusal Nasirli, Chairman of the Board of the State Agency of Azerbaijan Automobile Roads (AAYDA), has met with a World Bank delegation headed by Rolande Pryce, the bank's Regional Director for the South Caucasus.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Baku Appeals Court reviews defence challenges in high-profile war crimes case [PHOTOS]

Baku Appeals Court reviews defence challenges in high-profile war crimes case [PHOTOS]

The hearing was attended by representatives of the victims and the state prosecution, including Abbas Abbasli, Head of the State Prosecution Department of the Prosecutor General's Office, together with prosecutors Anar Alakbarov and Sevinj Gasimova from the same department.

World
EU Commissioner highlights role of regional connectivity in South Caucasus peace

EU Commissioner highlights role of regional connectivity in South Caucasus peace

Developing transport links between Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Türkiye could help strengthen peace in the South Caucasus.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Shahin Novrasli Festival opens in Icherisheher with vibrant open-air concert [PHOTOS]

Shahin Novrasli Festival opens in Icherisheher with vibrant open-air concert [PHOTOS]

In the heart of Baku's historic Icherisheher (Old City), an open-air concert near Gosha Gala has marked the grand opening of Shahin Novrasli Festival 2026 with a vibrant performance by the Latin American group Nomade and its charismatic lead vocalist Josephine Becker, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
National History Museum opens exhibition on landmark First Turkological Congress [PHOTOS]

National History Museum opens exhibition on landmark First Turkological Congress [PHOTOS]

An opening ceremony has been held at the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan for the exhibition titled "Baku. 1926: Language, Thought, Unity," dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the First Turkological Congress, 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 concludes training session for reservists [VIDEO]

Azerbaijan concludes training session for reservists [VIDEO]

Pursuant to the training plan for 2026, the next training session held with a group of reservists in one of the military units of the Combined Arms Army within the framework of joint actions with the State Service for Mobilization and Conscription ended.

Sports
Azerbaijan wins record 10 medals at Cadet European Judo Championships [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan wins record 10 medals at Cadet European Judo Championships [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's national cadet judo team has returned home after delivering a historic performance at the Cadet European Judo Championships held in Spain, where the team won a record 10 medals.

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