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How Middle Corridor transforming geography into economic strategy

How Middle Corridor transforming geography into economic strategy

According to the company, container traffic along the Trans-Caspian route has grown by around 35–40 percent annually over the past two years - rising from 1.5 million tons in 2022 to around 3.2 million tons in 2024. The company attributes this growth to the restructuring of global supply chains, the demand for more resilient logistics routes, and targeted investments in key hubs such as Baku, Aktau, and Kuryk.

Nation
New mygov services eable online drone permits and UAV registration

New mygov services eable online drone permits and UAV registration

In a bid to expand the range of digital services available to citizens, two new services have been launched on the "mygov" platform. Users can now digitally submit applications for special permits related to the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and register their UAVs with the state via the platform.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan continues fuel supplies to Armenia with new petrol shipment

Azerbaijan continues fuel supplies to Armenia with new petrol shipment

The supply of petroleum products from Azerbaijan to Armenia is continuing, with a new shipment dispatched on January 11, Azernews reports.

Business
Azerbaijan’s green energy push opens new opportunities for Dutch partnership

Azerbaijan’s green energy push opens new opportunities for Dutch partnership

Azerbaijan's shift towards green energy is creating additional opportunities to expand its bilateral economic collaboration with the Netherlands, according to Elchin Amirbayov, Azerbaijan's Special Representative for Foreign Affairs.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Baku citizens question how far trade with Armenia can go [COVERAGE]

Baku citizens question how far trade with Armenia can go [COVERAGE]

Rolling sluggishly from Guzdek station on January 8, 2025, the tank cars opened a new chapter in Azerbaijani-Armenian history. On the platform, a middle-aged man in a reflective jacket, half-jokingly, half-seriously whispered, “We have lived to see this day,” as the screeching wheels of the fuel-laden train echoed around him. Against this backdrop, it is impossible to reproach him: the two countries have been locked in war for three decades, and the history of their enmity stretches far beyond the dawn of their independence.

Armenian Aggression
Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village

Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village

A landmine explosion occurred in the Qızıloba village area of Ağdərə district, recently liberated from occupation, resulting in injury to a humanitarian worker, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA).

World
Iran protests death toll reportedly surpasses 500

Iran protests death toll reportedly surpasses 500

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Iran has proposed negotiations with Washington following his warning that the United States could strike the Islamic Republic over its violent crackdown on demonstrators, as activists reported that at least 544 people have been killed in protests across the country, 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
Nizami Ganjavi's words set tone for harrowing tale of survival and resilience

Nizami Ganjavi's words set tone for harrowing tale of survival and resilience

Released in December 2025, the American thriller "Not Without Hope" opens with a powerful quote from the renowned Azerbaijani poet and philosopher Nizami Ganjavi: "In our hour of adversity, be not without hope, for crystal rain falls from the black clouds."

Culture
Heydar Aliyev Center set to host exhibition by renowned American sculptor

Heydar Aliyev Center set to host exhibition by renowned American sculptor

On January 16, an exhibition by American sculptor and artist Carole Feuerman will open at the Heydar Aliyev Center, Azernews reports.

Events
Myanmar holds second phase of military-run election amid war and international criticism

Myanmar holds second phase of military-run election amid war and international criticism

Voters across conflict-hit Myanmar returned to polling stations on Sunday as the military authorities pushed ahead with the second phase of a junta-organised election, despite widespread criticism and scepticism following weak participation in the first round.

Sports
Azerbaijan names new coaching staff for U-21 national football team

Azerbaijan names new coaching staff for U-21 national football team

Azerbaijan has announced new appointments to the coaching staff of its under-21 national football team.

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