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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Great Return enters new phase as focus shifts to jobs and growth

Great Return enters new phase as focus shifts to jobs and growth

Today, Baku’s vision for the lands reclaimed from decades of conflict rests on a calculated reckoning: that sustainable peace can be built through intensive farming, infrastructure, and top-down economic integration.

Nation
President: Political, economic, social stability is today's reality of Azerbaijan

President: Political, economic, social stability is today's reality of Azerbaijan

“Azerbaijan has been independent for only 35 years. And except for the first two years of war, occupation, humanitarian catastrophe, civil war, and other difficulties, the rest was characterized by the stable development of the country, and this is one of the main prerequisites for the success of every country,” President Ilham Aliyev said during his speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group.

Oil & Gas
Global gas prices set for change as market conditions shift

Global gas prices set for change as market conditions shift

Qatari companies have recalled liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers that had been unable to return home after delivering cargoes to Europe due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Business
Azerbaijan proposes major tax breaks for AI, cybersecurity, and innovation industries

Azerbaijan proposes major tax breaks for AI, cybersecurity, and innovation industries

Azerbaijan is preparing an extensive package of tax incentives aimed at accelerating the development of digital technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and innovation-driven industries, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan facilitates another transit shipment from Russia to Armenia

Azerbaijan facilitates another transit shipment from Russia to Armenia

According to the information, 7 railway wagons carrying 490 tons of wheat will be dispatched today from the Bilajari station toward the Boyuk Kesik direction.

World
Moscow expands airspace security measures following wave of drone attacks

Moscow expands airspace security measures following wave of drone attacks

Russia will impose new airspace restrictions around Moscow and several neighboring regions from June 20 as authorities seek to counter an increasing number of long-range Ukrainian drone attacks targeting infrastructure and military facilities deep inside Russian territory.

Analysis

Lifestyle
National Art Museum explores Baku's historical image through art [PHOTOS]

National Art Museum explores Baku's historical image through art [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan National Art Museum has hosted public presentation of Danish-German artist Olaf Viggo Langner's work "Shirvanshahs' Palace. Minaret" (1911), alongside a lecture by PhD in Art Studies, Associate Professor Sevil Karimova titled "Baku in the Creative Legacy of Viggo Langner," AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Azerbaijan, UNESCO discuss expanded cultural ties in Paris [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan, UNESCO discuss expanded cultural ties in Paris [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Culture Minister,Adil Karimli, has met with the Assistant Director-General for Culture at UNESCO, Khaled El-Enany, 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
Earthquake hits Caspian Sea

Earthquake hits Caspian Sea

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 18 km beneath the earth’s surface.

Sports
National Athletics Championship wraps up with multiple gold medalists [PHOTOS]

National Athletics Championship wraps up with multiple gold medalists [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijan Athletics Championship has been jointly organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Azerbaijan Athletics Federation, AzerNEWS reports.

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