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Caspian’s shifting role takes center stage at Baku Energy Week [ANALYSIS]

Caspian’s shifting role takes center stage at Baku Energy Week [ANALYSIS]

As Baku Energy Week opens with new deals and high-level endorsements, Azerbaijan is leveraging its gas corridors, downstream acquisitions, and green ambitions to cement an outsized position in the post-Russia European energy order

Nation
Significant untapped resources still remain underground, expert highlights

Significant untapped resources still remain underground, expert highlights

Increasing reservoir access, deploying advanced drilling technologies and strengthening industry partnerships will be critical to boosting hydrocarbon recovery and maximizing the value of mature fields, AzerNEWS reports, citing Murad Guliyev, Head of Technical Functions at GL Group.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan enters new phase of oil and gas field development, SOCAR says

Azerbaijan enters new phase of oil and gas field development, SOCAR says

Azerbaijan is entering a new phase in the development of its mature oil and gas fields, with advanced technologies expected to play a key role in boosting production and extending field life, AzerNEWS reports, citing SOCAR Vice President Babek Huseynov.

Business
Central Bank's foreign exchange reserves rise to $12.7 billion

Central Bank's foreign exchange reserves rise to $12.7 billion

The increase in foreign exchange reserves strengthens the country’s ability to maintain macroeconomic stability, support the national currency, and withstand potential external economic shocks.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan facilitates fertilizer transit from Russia to Armenia

Azerbaijan facilitates fertilizer transit from Russia to Armenia

The shipment consists of two rail wagons carrying fertilizer destined for Armenia.

World
Katz: If northern Israel has no peace, Beirut won't either

Katz: If northern Israel has no peace, Beirut won't either

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned on Monday that Beirut will be under attack until Hezbollah stops targeting northern Israel, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan announces open call for 'Plein Air Works' art exhibition

Azerbaijan announces open call for 'Plein Air Works' art exhibition

Azerbaijan has announced the acceptance of submissions for the creative exhibition "Plein Air Works" (Plener əsərlər), a project aimed at helping professional artists develop their skills in direct observation of nature and achieve a more authentic representation of reality in their artworks, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Baku to host major dance and cheerleading championship [PHOTOS]

Baku to host major dance and cheerleading championship [PHOTOS]

June 7, 2026, is set to become a landmark date in Azerbaijan's cultural and sporting calendar.

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
Azerbaijan clears over 7500 hectares of land in major demining operation

Azerbaijan clears over 7500 hectares of land in major demining operation

In May, a total of 111 anti-tank mines, 173 anti-personnel mines, and 1,537 unexploded ordnance (UXO) were detected and neutralized.

Sports
Mesut Özil Shares highlights from 31st Baku Energy Week

Mesut Özil Shares highlights from 31st Baku Energy Week

Former German national team footballer Mesut Özil, who arrived in Azerbaijan as part of the Turkish delegation, has shared a post about the 31st Baku Energy Week, AzerNEWS reports.

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