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EU needs Azerbaijan more than it likes to admit

EU needs Azerbaijan more than it likes to admit

Three European heavyweights beat a path to Baku this year. The subtext was not a partnership between equals, but a bloc scrambling to secure its energy future

Nation
Azerbaijan, China seek to boost cargo flows on Middle Corridor to Europe

Azerbaijan, China seek to boost cargo flows on Middle Corridor to Europe

Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY) and its Chinese partners have discussed new opportunities to develop the Middle Corridor, increase cargo transportation and expand logistics capabilities.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan keeps Italy’s second-largest oil spot despite a 26% supply drop

Azerbaijan keeps Italy’s second-largest oil spot despite a 26% supply drop

Azerbaijan supplied 3.74 million tons of oil to Italy in the first half of 2026, retaining its position as the second-largest crude oil supplier to the Italian market. According to the Italy’s Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, Azerbaijan’s oil supplies decreased by ...

Business
Azerbaijan, World Bank review cooperation and future projects

Azerbaijan, World Bank review cooperation and future projects

Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov has met with World Bank Regional Director for the South Caucasus Roland Price.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan to facilitate transit of Russian wheat to Armenia

Azerbaijan to facilitate transit of Russian wheat to Armenia

Another shipment from Russia to Armenia in transit through Azerbaijan will take place tomorrow.

World
Mongolia to hold parliamentary hearing on Epstein files in October

Mongolia to hold parliamentary hearing on Epstein files in October

Mongolia’s parliament is set to hold a public hearing on the Jeffrey Epstein files on October 7, after an opposition lawmaker called for an investigation into references to prominent Mongolian political figures in the documents.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Shanliurfa's rich heritage on display in Old City [PHOTOS]

Shanliurfa's rich heritage on display in Old City [PHOTOS]

"Shanliurfa Culture Days," dedicated to promoting the city's rich historical and cultural heritage, have opened at Gosha Gala Square in Baku's Old City.

Culture
Farewell ceremony held for People's Artist Aleksandr Sharovsky [PHOTOS]

Farewell ceremony held for People's Artist Aleksandr Sharovsky [PHOTOS]

A farewell ceremony for renowned theatre figure, director and People's Artist Aleksandr Sharovsky was held at the S. Vurgun Azerbaijan State Academic Russian Drama Theatre.

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
Baku hosts Black and Caspian Freight Forum 2026 on regional transport corridors [PHOTOS]

Baku hosts Black and Caspian Freight Forum 2026 on regional transport corridors [PHOTOS]

Baku hosts the 5th International Conference and Exhibition, Black and Caspian Freight Forum 2026: Corridors, Infrastructure, Investments.

Sports
European champion joins fan event ahead of World Judo Championships [PHOTOS]

European champion joins fan event ahead of World Judo Championships [PHOTOS]

European champion and two-time World Championships medalist Orkhan Safarov has met with fans at a special fan zone dedicated to the upcoming World Judo Championships in Baku.

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