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How Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are building Eurasia's next trade route

How Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are building Eurasia's next trade route

Crucially, this development breathes real economic vitality into the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, widely known as the Middle Corridor. For years, sceptics argued that the Middle Corridor could never truly compete with the Northern Route through Russia or the Southern Route via the Suez Canal due to its high costs, complex multi-jurisdictional bottlenecks, and the necessity of maritime transhipment across the Caspian.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev approves agreement on electricity supply and transit from Azerbaijan to Georgia

President Ilham Aliyev approves agreement on electricity supply and transit from Azerbaijan to Georgia

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree on the approval of the "Agreement between the Government of Azerbaijan and the Government of Georgia on the supply of electricity to Georgia and the transit of electricity through the territory of Georgia".

Oil & Gas
Kazakhstan expands border control to prevent illegal fuel trafficking

Kazakhstan expands border control to prevent illegal fuel trafficking

Kazakhstan's Ministry of Internal Affairs has intensified efforts to curb the illegal export of fuel and lubricants, particularly through vehicles equipped with concealed auxiliary fuel tanks.

Business
Azerbaijan's exports to Kazakhstan rise 12.7% in January–May

Azerbaijan's exports to Kazakhstan rise 12.7% in January–May

Azerbaijan exported goods worth USD 50.74 million to Kazakhstan during the January-May period of the current year, marking a 12.7% year-on-year increase.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia's diaspora loses grip as Yerevan embraces new South Caucasus reality

Armenia's diaspora loses grip as Yerevan embraces new South Caucasus reality

Armenia’s recent adoption of a law restricting diaspora members’ interference, influence, and campaigning activity in its elections is not especially surprising. What is striking, however, is how a country that for years could prolong conflict largely due to the determined efforts of diaspora organizations now intends to structure relations with its neighbors without that same diaspora activism and support.

World
U.S. oil reserves rise significantly amid rising war danger in Gulf

U.S. oil reserves rise significantly amid rising war danger in Gulf

Commercial crude oil inventories in the United States increased, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Ayyub Guliyev: Opera Days project reveals depth of Azerbaijani music [INTERVIEW]

Ayyub Guliyev: Opera Days project reveals depth of Azerbaijani music [INTERVIEW]

The 2nd Opera Days project, which for several days presented audiences with outstanding examples of world and Azerbaijani opera art, concluded with a spectacular premiere of Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Otello."

Culture
FilJazz Pitești TrioВ delights audience at Shahin Novrasli Festival [PHOTOS]

FilJazz Pitești TrioВ delights audience at Shahin Novrasli Festival [PHOTOS]

As part of the Shahin Novrasli Festival, FilJazz Pitești Trio—one of Romania's most outstanding contemporary jazz ensembles, founded under the Pitești Philharmonic—performed in concert, 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
Azerbaijan conducts large-scale operational exercise [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Azerbaijan conducts large-scale operational exercise [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

A large-scale operational exercise involving units of the Azerbaijani Ground Forces is being conducted under the leadership of the Ground Forces Command in accordance with the 2026 training plan.

Sports
Azerbaijani rowers to participate in international regatta [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani rowers to participate in international regatta [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani rowers will participate in an international regatta to be held in the city of Poti, Georgia, AzerNEWS reports citing the Azerbaijan Water Sports Federation.

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