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Pashinyan’s peace strategy runs into Armenia’s old nationalist politics [OPINION]

Pashinyan’s peace strategy runs into Armenia’s old nationalist politics [OPINION]

When Armenia's prime minister referred to Tigranashen as "Kyarki" at a public briefing this week, perhaps he was not making a slip. He was making an argument, one that his 2026–2031 government programme is designed to operationalise, and that his domestic opposition is determined to contest.

Nation
Euronews highlights Karabakh’s shift from reconstruction to economic development [VIDEO]

Euronews highlights Karabakh’s shift from reconstruction to economic development [VIDEO]

Karabakh is entering a new phase of development as large-scale reconstruction increasingly shifts towards the creation of industrial, logistics and investment opportunities, Euronews reported in a feature titled “This region’s reconstruction drives investment, industry and new opportunities.”

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan exports 360,300 tons of oil to Germany

Azerbaijan exports 360,300 tons of oil to Germany

Azerbaijan exported 360,300 tons of crude oil and petroleum products to Germany in January-July 2026, worth $210.9 million. Azerbaijan's State Customs Committee confirms that the value of these exports fell by...

Business
Azercell wins three Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards®

Azercell wins three Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards®

Azercell has received three awards at the 2026 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards®, recognizing the company’s achievements in human capital development and digital transformation. Azercell’s “Digital Transformation of the Human Capital Management System” project received a Gold Award, the “Leadership Skills Development Program,” developed in collaboration with IE Business School, received a Silver Award, and the “AI Bootcamp” received a Bronze Award.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Russia sends more grain to Armenia via Azerbaijan as transit expands

Russia sends more grain to Armenia via Azerbaijan as transit expands

Russia will make another shipment to Armenia via Azerbaijan today as part of the transit of goods through Azerbaijani territory.

World
Samsung to deliver record shareholder returns

Samsung to deliver record shareholder returns

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. announced on Friday that its board of directors had approved shareholder returns for 2026 totaling between 90 trillion won and 110 trillion won, equivalent to approximately $65 billion–$79.5 billion. The company described the planned returns as the largest ever announced by a South Korean company.

Analysis

Lifestyle
EAS Graduate becomes first Azerbaijani student to receive full scholarship for Stanford University [PHOTO/VIDEO]

EAS Graduate becomes first Azerbaijani student to receive full scholarship for Stanford University [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Nijat Tagizade, a graduate of the European Azerbaijan School (EAS) and a high-achieving student of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, has been admitted to Stanford University in the United States. With an IB Diploma score of 43/45, Nijat will pursue a degree in Data Science at Stanford.

Culture
Azerbaijan, Mexico seek new paths for film cooperation [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan, Mexico seek new paths for film cooperation [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan and Mexico are looking to expand cooperation in cinema, with a particular focus on documentary filmmaking, cultural exchange, and joint film projects.

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, Kyrgyzstan strengthen cooperation in judicial sphere

Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan strengthen cooperation in judicial sphere

A meeting was held at the Supreme Court of the Republic of Azerbaijan with a delegation from the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, led by Deputy Chairman Nurlan Alisherovich Musaev.

Sports
Baku welcomes European Volleyball Championship

Baku welcomes European Volleyball Championship

Baku is getting ready for another week of top-level women’s volleyball. The 2026 CEV Women's Volleyball European Championship begins today, August 21, with Baku hosting Pool C of the tournament.

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