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Baku steps into spotlight as tourism shifts away from the Gulf

Baku steps into spotlight as tourism shifts away from the Gulf

Today, Azerbaijan is no longer just an energy supplier. It has become a vital link in the broader network of global connectivity. The ongoing turbulence in the Middle East highlights how the South Caucasus, with Azerbaijan at the helm, could influence the flow of goods, passengers, and strategic influence across continents for decades to come. As regional analysts warn, a destabilized Caucasus would be disastrous for Europe, potentially paralyzing communication and resource delivery. This makes Azerbaijan a critical actor, both regionally and globally.

Nation
Hikmet Hajiyev: Azerbaijan promotes “middle power” diplomacy as multilateral institutions face crisis

Hikmet Hajiyev: Azerbaijan promotes “middle power” diplomacy as multilateral institutions face crisis

Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, said Azerbaijan is actively contributing to regional cooperation and the institutional development of international organizations.

Oil & Gas
Global oil supply set to jump 2.4 million barrels a day in 2026, IEA says

Global oil supply set to jump 2.4 million barrels a day in 2026, IEA says

If OPEC+ countries maintain their current production agreement, global oil supply is expected to increase by 2.4 million barrels per day in 2026, with the growth roughly split between OPEC+ and non-OPEC+ producers, according to a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), AzerNEWS reports. The report highlights that, due to economic uncertainties and high oil prices, projected global oil demand growth for 2026 has been revised down to...

Business
Participants of “White Suits Girls Best” initiative visit Azercell [PHOTOS]

Participants of “White Suits Girls Best” initiative visit Azercell [PHOTOS]

Young judokas involved in the project met with the company representatives

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Pashinyan: Mentioning “Artsakh” in churches is call for war and threatens peace with Azerbaijan

Pashinyan: Mentioning “Artsakh” in churches is call for war and threatens peace with Azerbaijan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that references to “Artsakh” during religious ceremonies in churches amount to calls for war and undermine the ongoing peace process with Azerbaijan.

Armenian Aggression
Massacre at Khojaly and shadow of 366th regiment

Massacre at Khojaly and shadow of 366th regiment

Some tragedies are etched so deeply into a nation’s memory that they define a generation. The massacre in Khojaly is one such wound for Azerbaijan.

World
Ankara signals greater support for journalists and media transparency

Ankara signals greater support for journalists and media transparency

Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran met with Ankara media representatives and presidential correspondents at an iftar program. Duran emphasized that the world is going through an increasingly fragile period, noting that the importance of accurate and verified information grows during times of crisis. He underlined that combating disinformation is critical for democracy and social peace, and stated that new efforts are being made regarding journalists’ working conditions and advertising.

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
National Carpet Museum opens 6th Alaca Weaving Collective exhibition [PHOTOS]

National Carpet Museum opens 6th Alaca Weaving Collective exhibition [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum has hosted the opening ceremony of the 6th Alaca Weaving Collective Exhibition, AzerNEWS reports citing the museum.

Culture
Culture Minister leads discussions on theater growth and int'l partnership [PHOTOS]

Culture Minister leads discussions on theater growth and int'l partnership [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan celebrated the 153rd anniversary of its professional national theater on March 10, a date observed for the past 13 years as National Theater Day, AzerNEWS reports.

Events
Expo 2025: Azerbaijani Pavilion wins Architectural Design Award

Expo 2025: Azerbaijani Pavilion wins Architectural Design Award

The Azerbaijan Pavilion at the Expo 2025 Osaka World Expo has won another prestigious award, AzerNEWS reports.

Sports
ICF, ECA Presidents meet Azerbaijani canoe and rowing officials [PHOTOS]

ICF, ECA Presidents meet Azerbaijani canoe and rowing officials [PHOTOS]

President of the International Canoe Federation (ICF), Tomas Konjetsko, and the President of the European Canoe Association (ECA), Jan Zungrana, have visited Azerbaijan, AzerNEWS reports.

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