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Yerevan’s narrative on detainees masks domestic politics [OPINION]

Yerevan’s narrative on detainees masks domestic politics [OPINION]

Armenian parliamentary speaker Alen Simonyan has once again presented Yerevan’s familiar narrative: that the government is “doing everything” to secure the return of Armenians held in Azerbaijan. With confident language, he claimed that all detainees will eventually be brought home, pointing to the decrease in numbers since 2020 as proof that the government’s efforts are working. Simonyan even suggested that former separatist figures, including those who once held leadership roles in the self-proclaimed structure in Khankandi, would eventually return to Armenia.

Nation
German Chancellor Frederich Merz makes phone call to President Ilham Aliyev

German Chancellor Frederich Merz makes phone call to President Ilham Aliyev

On December 4, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Friedrich Merz made a phone call to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan’s pipeline transport revenue rises in first nine months of year

Azerbaijan’s pipeline transport revenue rises in first nine months of year

Revenue from cargo transportation in Azerbaijan’s pipeline transport marked a 3.6% increase compared to the same period last year, Azernews reports.

Business
Global air cargo demand rises 4.1% in this year, IATA reports

Global air cargo demand rises 4.1% in this year, IATA reports

IATA Director General Willie Walsh commented on the figures, noting that demand for air cargo has now grown for eight consecutive months, with monthly volumes reaching record levels during this period.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Baku’s strategic patience ends Minsk Group era, rewrites regional power dynamics

Baku’s strategic patience ends Minsk Group era, rewrites regional power dynamics

The decades-long negotiation process over Garabagh, from 1992 to 2020, reflects Azerbaijan’s unwavering commitment to restoring its territorial integrity, combining patient diplomacy with strategic preparation. From the earliest stages of conflict to the decisive 44-day Patriotic War in 2020 and the subsequent diplomatic milestones, Baku consistently prioritized the full elimination of occupation and aggression while engaging with complex international frameworks such as the OSCE Minsk Group.

Armenian Aggression
Trial continues for Armenian citizens accused of war crimes in Baku Military Court

Trial continues for Armenian citizens accused of war crimes in Baku Military Court

On December 4, the trial of citizens of the Republic of Armenia accused of crimes related to Armenia’s military aggression continues at the Baku Military Court, Azernews reports.

World
Germany activates Arrow air defense

Germany activates Arrow air defense

Germany's Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday that the country’s armed forces have achieved initial operational capability with the Arrow-3 air defense system at Holzdorf Air Base in eastern Germany, Azernews reports, citing foreign media.

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
IDEA Public Union organises new tree-planting campaigns in Khachmaz and Shabran [PHOTOS]

IDEA Public Union organises new tree-planting campaigns in Khachmaz and Shabran [PHOTOS]

As part of the "Green Marathon" mass tree-planting campaign initiated by Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and leader of the IDEA Public Union, new tree-planting actions were organised in the Khachmaz and Shabran districts, Azernews reports.

Culture
World classics of contemporary music performed in Baku for first time [PHOTOS]

World classics of contemporary music performed in Baku for first time [PHOTOS]

Cadenza Contemporary Orchestra and musicians from the Baku Contemporary Music Society have performed a spectacular concert at the International Mugham Center, Azernews reports.

Events
Azerbaijan’s mediation helped secure Türkiye’s selection as COP31 host, says official

Azerbaijan’s mediation helped secure Türkiye’s selection as COP31 host, says official

The deputy foreign minister and former chief negotiator of COP29 in Azerbaijan, Yalchin Rafiyev, has said that Azerbaijan played a key mediating role in Türkiye’s successful bid to host COP31, Azernews reports.

Sports
Araz-Nakhchivan announces squad for UEFA Champions League clash against Benfica

Araz-Nakhchivan announces squad for UEFA Champions League clash against Benfica

Araz-Nakhchivan has submitted its squad list to UEFA ahead of the Champions League Round of 16 second-leg match, which will take place in Portugal against Benfica, Azernews reports.

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