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Škoda eyes Baku as a rail workshop for the Caucasus

Škoda eyes Baku as a rail workshop for the Caucasus

A Czech train-maker wants to build and service metro cars in Azerbaijan, not just sell them. Whether the economics work depends on a pipeline of orders that is still being contested

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev’s social media accounts shared weekly summary of his activities [VIDEO]

President Ilham Aliyev’s social media accounts shared weekly summary of his activities [VIDEO]

A video summarizing President Ilham Aliyev’s weekly activities was shared on his official social media accounts.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan exports nearly $6.45 billion worth of natural gas in January–September

Azerbaijan exports nearly $6.45 billion worth of natural gas in January–September

Azerbaijan exported 17 billion 994 million 105,300 cubic metres of natural gas in January–September 2026, according to customs declarations.

Business
Azerbaijan’s electricity exports reach $17.6 million in January-September 2026

Azerbaijan’s electricity exports reach $17.6 million in January-September 2026

Azerbaijan exported 341.135 million kilowatt-hours of electricity worth $17.603 million in January-September this year. According to the State Customs Committee, compared with the same period last year, electricity exports decreased by ...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Yerevan says enclave issue will not prevent signing of peace agreement with Baku

Yerevan says enclave issue will not prevent signing of peace agreement with Baku

The issue of enclaves and exclaves between Armenia and Azerbaijan does not constitute an obstacle to signing the initialled peace agreement, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has stated.

World
Caspian Sea island could become peninsula as water levels continue to decline

Caspian Sea island could become peninsula as water levels continue to decline

Nordovy Island in the Caspian Sea could eventually become connected to the mainland due to the continued decline in the sea’s water level.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Olive Festival to open with a magnificent gala concert

Olive Festival to open with a magnificent gala concert

The Seaside National Park warmly invites everyone to celebrate the Olive Festival from October 23–25.

Culture
Heart touching concert captivates audience at Fidan Hajiyeva Int'l Opera Festival [PHOTOS]

Heart touching concert captivates audience at Fidan Hajiyeva Int'l Opera Festival [PHOTOS]

Music that preserves the memory of heroes, songs about the homeland and peace, masterpieces of world opera, and beloved Azerbaijani melodies came together on the stage of the International Mugham Center in Baku.

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
"Falcons Meet – 2026" exercise participants visit Military Trophy Park in Baku [PHOTOS]

"Falcons Meet – 2026" exercise participants visit Military Trophy Park in Baku [PHOTOS]

Participants in the “Falcons Meet – 2026” joint tactical flight exercise visited the Military Trophy Park in Baku.

Sports
Eighth round of Azerbaijan Premier League wraps up

Eighth round of Azerbaijan Premier League wraps up

The eighth round of the Azerbaijan Premier League has concluded. The matches took place on the final day of the round.

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