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Azerbaijan seeks bigger role in Asia-Europe trade as SCO corridors expand

Azerbaijan seeks bigger role in Asia-Europe trade as SCO corridors expand

As the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit is being held in Bishkek on August 31–September 1, transport and connectivity are again in focus. The summit, which marks the SCO’s 25th anniversary, is expected to address a broad range of economic and regional cooperation priorities, including transport and infrastructure.

Nation
Bishkek hosts opening ceremony of 6th World Nomad Games [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Bishkek hosts opening ceremony of 6th World Nomad Games [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

The opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games has commenced in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.

Oil & Gas
European gas prices surge to highest level since 2023

European gas prices surge to highest level since 2023

European natural gas prices have climbed to their highest level since early 2023 amid renewed tensions in the Middle East.

Business
Azerbaijan’s ICT imports fall to $992 million in 2025

Azerbaijan’s ICT imports fall to $992 million in 2025

Azerbaijan imported $992.1 million worth of information and communication technology (ICT) products from foreign countries in 2025, marking a 10.2% decline compared with the previous year.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Karabakh narrative has lost the battlefield but found Paris [op-ed]

Karabakh narrative has lost the battlefield but found Paris [op-ed]

France is once again becoming a stage for separatist and anarchist groups seeking to turn political grievances into public spectacle. At a moment when France itself is experiencing considerable political and social instability, a group of anarchists linked to an Armenian lobbying organisation has sought to create noise in the streets of Paris.

World
Germany faces major pension crisis

Germany faces major pension crisis

Germany is on the verge of its most significant pension system reform in the past 20 years, a move that could put traditional insurance companies under serious pressure and reshape the country’s retirement savings market.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Olga Krasnyanskaya on 5th anniversary of Azerbaijan Dance Festival, turning Baku into World Capital of Dance [VIDEO]

Olga Krasnyanskaya on 5th anniversary of Azerbaijan Dance Festival, turning Baku into World Capital of Dance [VIDEO]

From October 29 to November 1, Baku will once again become a true world capital of dance for four unforgettable days. Celebrating its 5th anniversary, the Azerbaijan Dance Festival will bring together world-class stars, champions, and talented dancers from more than 20 countries on one stage.

Culture
GeoCamp students take part in night sky observation and quest game [PHOTOS]

GeoCamp students take part in night sky observation and quest game [PHOTOS]

Scientific, educational and recreational activities have been organized as part of the GeoCamp student summer camp, jointly organized by Baku State University (BSU) and Azerbaijan International Mining Company Limited, with the support of BSU's Faculty of Geology, the BSU Volunteers organization, and several companies operating in the field.

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
Over 2,000 hectares cleared of mines in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories

Over 2,000 hectares cleared of mines in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories

The Azerbaijan Mine Action Agency (ANAMA) has released information on mine clearance operations carried out by organizations involved in demining activities in the liberated territories between August 24 and 31.

Sports
Azerbaijan claims seven medals at Beach Wrestling World Series [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan claims seven medals at Beach Wrestling World Series [PHOTOS]

The fourth stage of the Beach Wrestling World Series has concluded in Baku, with Azerbaijan's wrestlers securing seven medals at the competition.

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