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Why Brussels speaks with two voices on Azerbaijan [OPINION]

Why Brussels speaks with two voices on Azerbaijan [OPINION]

On the very day EU officials sat with Azerbaijani diplomats in Brussels to deepen a partnership, two European parliaments voted to condemn Baku. The contradiction says something uncomfortable about how Europe makes foreign policy

Nation
EU Council to discuss Azerbaijan-Armenia relations

EU Council to discuss Azerbaijan-Armenia relations

The meeting will be chaired by Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light records sharp gain amid rising oil prices

Azeri Light records sharp gain amid rising oil prices

Global oil markets have recorded a notable increase in the price of Azerbaijan’s flagship crude grade, Azeri Light crude oil. The price of a barrel of Azeri Light rose by...

Business
Exports of Azerbaijani sugar rise 4.5 times in strong start to year

Exports of Azerbaijani sugar rise 4.5 times in strong start to year

In the first three months of this year, Azerbaijan exported 42.5 thousand tons of sugar worth $27.9 million, AzerNEWS reports, citing data from the State Customs Committee. This marks a significant increase compared to the same period last year. Export value rose by...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia seeks stronger ties with neighbors, Pashinyan says

Armenia seeks stronger ties with neighbors, Pashinyan says

Pashinyan made the statement while presenting the provision of the ruling Civil Contract party’s election program for 2026 on institutionalizing peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

World
Armenian PM accuses his opponent Karapetyan and others of being ‘foreign agents’

Armenian PM accuses his opponent Karapetyan and others of being ‘foreign agents’

Nikol Pashinyan has appeared to accuse his opponent, detained Russian–Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, of links to foreign influence, stating that authorities have compiled a “thick file” on individuals allegedly acting in line with external agendas, 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

Lifestyle
Exhibition 'Spring Colors' to open at Khatai Arts Center

Exhibition 'Spring Colors' to open at Khatai Arts Center

Khatai Arts Center will open an art exhibition titled "Spring Colors" on April 20 and 21 at 12:00 and 16:00, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Russian composer's legacy honored with musical evening [PHOTOS]

Russian composer's legacy honored with musical evening [PHOTOS]

A musical evening dedicated to the creative legacy of one of the most outstanding composers, pianists, and conductors of the 20th century, Sergei Rachmaninoff, has been held at the International Mugham Center, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Events
2nd Autism Awareness Forum held in Baku [PHOTOS]

2nd Autism Awareness Forum held in Baku [PHOTOS]

The “2nd Autism Awareness Forum” was held on April 18, 2026, at the Nizami Cinema Center in Baku, organized by the IDDO Mental Health Program.

Sports
Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation participates in EWF Congress [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation participates in EWF Congress [PHOTOS]

The European Weightlifting Federation has hosted an extraordinary Partial Electoral Congress in Batumi, Georgia, AzerNEWS reports.

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