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Italy, Azerbaijan upgrade partnership built on mutual need

Italy, Azerbaijan upgrade partnership built on mutual need

Giorgia Meloni's visit to Baku, the first by an Italian prime minister in 13 years, signals a relationship that has quietly become one of Europe's most strategically significant. Energy brought them together. Defence, industry, education, and investment are keeping them there.

Nation
Mild earthquake hits Caspian Sea, no damage reported

Mild earthquake hits Caspian Sea, no damage reported

A 3.7-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Caspian Sea, AzerNEWS reports, citing Azerbaijan’s Republican Seismological Service Center.

Oil & Gas
Global oil prices fall amid market uncertainty

Global oil prices fall amid market uncertainty

Oil prices declined in global markets as traders reacted to shifting supply-demand dynamics and broader economic concerns.

Business
Azerbaijan banks’ trade sector loans reach 4.2 billion manats

Azerbaijan banks’ trade sector loans reach 4.2 billion manats

The business loan portfolio of Azerbaijan’s banks for trade enterprises reached 4.222 billion manats as of April 1, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Central Bank of Azerbaijan.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
PACE and European Parliament risk credibility in Azerbaijan dispute

PACE and European Parliament risk credibility in Azerbaijan dispute

Azerbaijan's eradication of separatism in its sovereign territories in September 2023 and the termination of decades-long illegality was a historic event in terms of the restoration of international law. However, this reality created an unexpected shock effect for some Western institutions, especially the European Parliament (EP) and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). As President Ilham Aliyev emphasized in his trenchant speech at the European Political Community Summit, Azerbaijan turned UN resolutions, which had remained on paper and unexecuted for 30 years, into reality through its own strength. It is noteworthy that the activation of sanction mechanisms against Azerbaijan by these institutions just four months after this just step is an indicator of a deep moral crisis in the system of international relations.

World
ICESCO hosts first 'Natavan Heritage Excellence Award' ceremony [PHOTOS]

ICESCO hosts first 'Natavan Heritage Excellence Award' ceremony [PHOTOS]

The headquarters of ICESCO in Morocco has hosted the inaugural presentation ceremony of the "ICESCO–Azerbaijan Natavan Excellence Award," a joint initiative of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and ICESCO, 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

Lifestyle
Exhibition 'Our History Living in Stitches' fascinates viewers [PHOTOS]

Exhibition 'Our History Living in Stitches' fascinates viewers [PHOTOS]

An exhibition titled "Our History Living in Stitches" has been held at the Azerbaijan National Art Museum, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
İZ Community hosts 'Study in Kazakhstan' int'l education fair [PHOTOS]

İZ Community hosts 'Study in Kazakhstan' int'l education fair [PHOTOS]

An international education fair titled "Study in Kazakhstan" has taken place at Landmark Rotunda Hall on the initiative of the networking and media platform İZ Community, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Events
Azerbaijan Special Forces complete training session for reservists [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Special Forces complete training session for reservists [PHOTOS]

In accordance with the plan, the reservists participated in fire, tactical, drill, physical, and socio-political training classes, as well as theoretical and practical classes in various specialties, along with educational discussions on patriotism.

Sports
Azerbaijan Chess Federation enhances youth training program [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Chess Federation enhances youth training program [PHOTOS]

The leadership of the Azerbaijan Chess Federation (ACF) held a meeting with the parents of chess players representing the national youth and junior teams, AzerNEWS reports.

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