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Economic pulse strengthens across rebuilt Garabagh districts [ANALYSIS]

Economic pulse strengthens across rebuilt Garabagh districts [ANALYSIS]

Recent months have seen a visible surge in industrial and economic revival across Garabagh. In the first half of 2025 alone, the Garabagh and Eastern Zangazur economic regions generated industrial goods and services valued at 233.8 million manat (about 137.4 million US dollars), marking a notable rise compared with the same period of 2024...

Nation
ANAMA’s weekly clearance covers 1,693 hectares, neutralises nearly 2,000 UXOs

ANAMA’s weekly clearance covers 1,693 hectares, neutralises nearly 2,000 UXOs

A total of 1,693.4 hectares of territory in Azerbaijan was cleared of mines and unexploded ordnance (UXOs) over the past week, the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) said in its weekly report, Azernews reports.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan’s ASCO tanker marks third anniversary, transports over 850 mln tonnes of oil [PHOTO]

Azerbaijan’s ASCO tanker marks third anniversary, transports over 850 mln tonnes of oil [PHOTO]

It has been three years since the commissioning of the “Akademik Xoşbəxt Yusifzadə” tanker, built at the Baku Shipyard on order from Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO).

Business
Construction of Shafag Solar Power Plant progressing successfully, bp says

Construction of Shafag Solar Power Plant progressing successfully, bp says

Work on the construction of the “Shafag” Solar Power Plant (SPP) is progressing successfully.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Kocharyan’s reckless rhetoric exposes real enemy of Armenia’s future [OPINION]

Kocharyan’s reckless rhetoric exposes real enemy of Armenia’s future [OPINION]

When former Armenian president Robert Kocharyan stood before supporters on 6 December to declare that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan might be an “agent”, “ignorant”, or “acting deliberately” against the state, it was not simply another political outburst. It was the latest chapter in a long and damaging campaign by Armenia’s old guard to sabotage the fragile foundations of peace in the South Caucasus.

Armenian Aggression
Vardanyan’s trial continued with announcement of documents [PHOTOS]

Vardanyan’s trial continued with announcement of documents [PHOTOS]

The trial of Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan, accused under articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan related to crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, financing of terrorism and other serious crimes, continued on December 5.

World
Kremlin sees alignment with Trump’s new US security strategy

Kremlin sees alignment with Trump’s new US security strategy

The Kremlin has welcomed the new US national security strategy approved by President Donald Trump, saying the document largely reflects Russia’s own understanding of global dynamics.

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
Winter in Azerbaijan – Gingerbread City exhibition by NARGIS Magazine [PHOTOS]

Winter in Azerbaijan – Gingerbread City exhibition by NARGIS Magazine [PHOTOS]

NARGIS Magazine opened its magical seasonal project, "Winter in Azerbaijan," a festive Gingerbread City exhibition that brings together craftsmanship, imagination and holiday spirit, Azernews reports. Hosted at Port Baku Mall, the exhibition invites visitors into a miniature gingerbread world.

Culture
OIC Cultural Festival commences in Baku [PHOTOS]

OIC Cultural Festival commences in Baku [PHOTOS]

OIC Cultural Festival: Baku Creative Week – 2025 has kicked off in Baku, with the partnership of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the organisation of the Azerbaijan Culture Ministry and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Azernews reports.

Events
Nakhchivan hosts karate championship dedicated to Year of Constitution and Sovereignty [PHOTOS]

Nakhchivan hosts karate championship dedicated to Year of Constitution and Sovereignty [PHOTOS]

The Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Championship and Primary Tournament in karate for children, teenagers, and youth, dedicated to the “Year of the Constitution and Sovereignty,” was held through the joint organisation of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic and the Azerbaijan Karate Federation.

Sports
Individual competitions wrap up at Azerbaijan Judo Championship [PHOTOS]

Individual competitions wrap up at Azerbaijan Judo Championship [PHOTOS]

The individual competitions of the Azerbaijan Judo Championship have come to an end, Azernews reports.

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