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Azerbaijan balances hydrocarbon legacy with methane reduction and green energy growth

Azerbaijan balances hydrocarbon legacy with methane reduction and green energy growth

Every year on June 5, the global community observes World Environment Day - the United Nations’ flagship platform for raising awareness and driving action on the world's most pressing ecological challenges. Amid accelerating global climate shifts, this day carries profound weight for Azerbaijan.

Nation
Azerbaijani Parliament Commission demands CNN provide evidence for claims against country

Azerbaijani Parliament Commission demands CNN provide evidence for claims against country

The Temporary Commission of the Azerbaijani Parliament against Foreign Interference and Hybrid Threats has issued a statement demanding CNN to prove its unfounded claims, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price decreases in global markets

Azeri Light oil price decreases in global markets

Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil has recorded a notable decline in international markets, falling by $3.62, or 3.47%, on a CIF basis at Italy’s Augusta port to $100.78 per barrel, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Azercell and AWS develop a technology platform for training AI models in Azerbaijani language

Azercell and AWS develop a technology platform for training AI models in Azerbaijani language

Azercell Telecom has taken a significant step in advancing artificial intelligence capabilities for the Azerbaijani language. In partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company has established a technology platform designed to support the training and optimization of large language models (LLMs) in Azerbaijani.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Infrastructure Azerbaijan built to bypass Armenia could now be Yerevan's lifeline

Infrastructure Azerbaijan built to bypass Armenia could now be Yerevan's lifeline

The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars line officially entered full operation on Tuesday, its freight capacity rising fivefold to five million tonnes per year. Georgia's prime minister used the ceremony to signal Armenia could join. Whether Yerevan can, and whether it will, depends on an election, a Russian lease contract, and 41 kilometres of track through territory nobody can quite agree on.

World
Gas prices rose in Europe and Asia after US action on Iran

Gas prices rose in Europe and Asia after US action on Iran

Consumers in Europe and Asia have faced a sharp rise in fuel prices, with aviation fuel increasing by around 35% and gasoline by approximately 40% compared to pre-escalation levels following the intensification of tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan showcases its cultural heritage in Turkmenistan [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan showcases its cultural heritage in Turkmenistan [PHOTOS]

A large Azerbaijani delegation led by Minister of Culture Adil Karimli has arrived in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, ahead of the highly anticipated Azerbaijan Culture Days, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Aydin Mehdiyev's solo photography exhibition opens in Rome [PHOTOS]

Aydin Mehdiyev's solo photography exhibition opens in Rome [PHOTOS]

From 29 May to 5 June 2026, Medina Art Gallery in Rome, Italy, hosted the solo photography exhibition "Stone Guardians of Azerbaijan" by renowned Azerbaijani photographer Aydin Mehdiyev, organized by Palazzo Mandrilli Gallery, 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
Icherisheher turns into vibrant open-air sports venue for kids [PHOTOS]

Icherisheher turns into vibrant open-air sports venue for kids [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijan Ministry of Youth and Sports, in partnership with the Azerbaijan Water Sports Federation,have organized an open rowing training session, AzerNEWS reports.

Sports
Para taekwondo athlete claims gold at Rome Grand Prix [PHOTOS]

Para taekwondo athlete claims gold at Rome Grand Prix [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's national para taekwondo team delivered a strong performance at the World Para Taekwondo Grand Prix Rome, AzerNEWS reports.

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