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President Aliyev highlights Azerbaijan’s expanding energy footprint across Europe

President Aliyev highlights Azerbaijan’s expanding energy footprint across Europe

The tectonic shifts currently reshaping the global geopolitical landscape have fundamentally rewritten the rules of international energy security and economic interdependence. In an era defined by deep volatility, supply chain fragmentation, and the urgent restructuring of traditional trade corridors, nations are forced to rapidly reassess their strategic alignments. Amidst this sweeping global realignment, Azerbaijan has seamlessly transitioned from a crucial regional actor into one of the core, indispensable players on the global energy stage.

Nation
WUF13: Director of National Art Museum explains how art shapes cities and urban change [INTERVIEW]

WUF13: Director of National Art Museum explains how art shapes cities and urban change [INTERVIEW]

The 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), held in Baku, brought together global experts, policymakers, and cultural leaders to discuss the future of cities under the pressures of rapid urbanization, climate challenges, and social transformation.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil surges above $118 per barrel in global markets

Azeri Light oil surges above $118 per barrel in global markets

Global oil prices continued to climb as Azerbaijan’s flagship “Azeri Light” crude posted notable gains at both the Italian port of Augusta and Türkiye’s Ceyhan terminal, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Azerbaijan imports fall 32% in early 2026

Azerbaijan imports fall 32% in early 2026

In the first four months of 2026, Azerbaijan’s total imports amounted to $5.525 billion, marking a decrease of $2.608 billion, or 32.1%, compared to the previous year, AzerNEWS reports, citing the State Customs Committee.

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
EU warns of worsening access to medicines

EU warns of worsening access to medicines

Access to medicines in Europe is worsening, with the average waiting time for new drugs now reaching 532 days, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Creative minds gather for cultural urbanism dialogue at World Urban Forum [PHOTOS]

Creative minds gather for cultural urbanism dialogue at World Urban Forum [PHOTOS]

An event titled "A City Woven from National Motifs: The Culture of Urban Planning" has been held at the NGO Agency's pavilion in the Urban Expo as part of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Culture Ministry deepens UNESCO ties on heritage protection [PHOTOS]

Culture Ministry deepens UNESCO ties on heritage protection [PHOTOS]

The 13th Session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13) is currently taking place, setting the stage for high-level discussions on how cities can adapt to global challenges through innovation, sustainability, and inclusive planning, 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
ADA University concludes VIII English Language Olympiad across Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]

ADA University concludes VIII English Language Olympiad across Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]

The VIII English Language Olympiad for Academic Purposes, organized for 8th and 9th grade students across Azerbaijan through a partnership between ADA University, the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Baku Information Education Center, and Ultra Technologies, has successfully concluded.

Sports
Table tennis team joins international competition in Uzbekistan

Table tennis team joins international competition in Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan's table tennis players have joined another international competition being held in Tashkent and Andijan, AzerNEWS reports.

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