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Brussels’ blind spot: why a convicted figure still commands EU sympathy

Brussels’ blind spot: why a convicted figure still commands EU sympathy

Into the recent delicate moments that have been ongoing between Azerbaijan and Armenia stepped the EU's ambassador to Armenia, Vasilis Maragos, and promptly put his foot in it.

Nation
China’s Starvision Aerospace maps Baku’s transformation into modern economic hub

China’s Starvision Aerospace maps Baku’s transformation into modern economic hub

China-based Starvision Aerospace has joined preparations for the upcoming International Space Technology Conference 2026, placing renewed focus on Baku’s evolving role as a strategic hub along both the historical and modern Silk Road corridors, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Albania extends TAP technical services deal as Caspian gas role grows in Europe

Albania extends TAP technical services deal as Caspian gas role grows in Europe

Albania has extended its agreement on technical services for its gas network, reinforcing its role in Europe’s energy transit system linked to Azerbaijan, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Meta and YouTube lose US social media addiction case

Meta and YouTube lose US social media addiction case

A U.S. jury in Los Angeles on Wednesday found Meta Platforms and Google’s YouTube liable in a landmark “social media addiction” trial. The case involved a woman who claimed that her lifelong depression and anxiety were linked to compulsive use of social media from a young age, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan, Armenia FMs hold phone talks on normalization process

Azerbaijan, Armenia FMs hold phone talks on normalization process

A telephone conversation was held between Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan, AzerNEWS reports via Azerbaijani MFA.

World
McDonald’s partners with Netflix for Kpop Demon Hunters meals

McDonald’s partners with Netflix for Kpop Demon Hunters meals

McDonald’s is launching a limited-time menu in the United States in collaboration with Netflix’s hit film KPop Demon Hunters, featuring Korean-inspired flavors like ramyeon seasoning and garlic chili sauce, AzerNEWS reports, citing Korean media.

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
Vladimir Putin to attend reopening of Azerbaijan State Musical Drama Theater in Derbent

Vladimir Putin to attend reopening of Azerbaijan State Musical Drama Theater in Derbent

Russian President Vladimir Putin will participate in the opening of the newly renovated Azerbaijan State Musical Drama Theater in Derbent via videoconference on March 27, AzerNEWS reports.

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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