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Azerbaijan's 'second pipeline' and how it is wiring itself for post-oil future

Azerbaijan's 'second pipeline' and how it is wiring itself for post-oil future

A 235-kilometre transmission line breaking ground this quarter is the unglamorous but essential piece of infrastructure that connects Azerbaijan's renewable energy ambitions to the European grid. Without it, the solar panels and wind turbines remain islands. With it, a new energy corridor begins to take shape.

Nation
Azerbaijan, ICRC highlight humanitarian cooperation in Baku [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan, ICRC highlight humanitarian cooperation in Baku [PHOTOS]

The meeting focused on humanitarian issues in the region and ongoing cooperation between Azerbaijan and the ICRC.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price dips slightly amid global market adjustments

Azeri Light oil price dips slightly amid global market adjustments

The price of Azerbaijan’s flagship Azeri Light crude oil posted a slight decline on international markets, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Silver has its largest 2-month dollar drop since 1980

Silver has its largest 2-month dollar drop since 1980

Gold futures on the COMEX division declined, while silver prices moved higher in the latest trading session, AzerNEWS reports. The price of one troy ounce of gold fell by...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Nikol Pashinyan lauds historic Armenia-Azerbaijan deputy PM visits

Nikol Pashinyan lauds historic Armenia-Azerbaijan deputy PM visits

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has lauded the historic reciprocal visits by Armenian and Azerbaijani deputy prime ministers, AzerNEWS reports.

World
China grants zero-tariff access to all African trade partners

China grants zero-tariff access to all African trade partners

China has introduced a sweeping zero-tariff policy for all African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, in a move aimed at strengthening trade ties and supporting industrial development across the continent.

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
Prof. Dr. Maria Avendano Rito explores textile traditions and heritage at Carpet Forum 2026 [INTERVIEW]

Prof. Dr. Maria Avendano Rito explores textile traditions and heritage at Carpet Forum 2026 [INTERVIEW]

The International Carpet Forum 2026 in Baku has brought together international experts and artisans to discuss the significance of traditional carpet weaving and textile heritage in a rapidly globalizing world.

Culture
Int'l Mugham Center marks anniversary of Honored Artist Adalat Vazirov [PHOTOS]

Int'l Mugham Center marks anniversary of Honored Artist Adalat Vazirov [PHOTOS]

International Mugham Center has solemnly marked the 75th anniversary of the birth of Adalat Vazirov, the Honored Artist, and outstanding kamancha performer, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Events
Azerbaijan–Vietnam relations: a path that began with Heydar Aliyev [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan–Vietnam relations: a path that began with Heydar Aliyev [PHOTOS]

During the Soviet era, Vietnam was considered one of the closest socialist countries to Azerbaijanis. As across the USSR, people in Azerbaijan closely followed the Vietnamese people's struggle against U.S. intervention with great admiration. Although former President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, visited Azerbaijan in 1959, bilateral relations did not display significant dynamism at the time. Interestingly, relations with Vietnam reached their peak during the final decade of the Soviet Union—largely thanks to national leader Heydar Aliyev.

Sports
Azerbaijani rowers secure four medals at President Cup 2026 Int'l Regatta [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani rowers secure four medals at President Cup 2026 Int'l Regatta [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani rowers have secured four medals at the "President Cup 2026" International Rowing and Canoeing Regatta, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

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