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Azerbaijan’s military industry expands as exports reach 20 countries

Azerbaijan’s military industry expands as exports reach 20 countries

In recent years, Azerbaijan has made significant strides in expanding its domestic defense industry, transforming it into a key pillar of both national security and economic development. The country’s growing capacity to produce military equipment and export defense products reflects a strategic vision aimed at strengthening sovereignty, increasing self-reliance, and diversifying the economy beyond oil and gas.

Nation
Azerbaijan authorizes land acquisition for airport and aerodrome expansion

Azerbaijan authorizes land acquisition for airport and aerodrome expansion

The Azerbaijani government can now acquire land for the construction of new airports and aerodromes, as well as for the expansion of existing facilities and seaport areas, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Iran conflict reshapes energy markets, and Russia may be biggest winner

Iran conflict reshapes energy markets, and Russia may be biggest winner

The escalating conflict involving Iran and the broader regional tensions are beginning to reshape global energy dynamics, potentially benefiting Russia economically despite Western sanctions imposed after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, AzerNEWS reports via Financial Times.

Business
EBRD considers financing Turkiye’s new 127 km Bosphorus railway linking Asia and Europe

EBRD considers financing Turkiye’s new 127 km Bosphorus railway linking Asia and Europe

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is considering providing up to €500 million in sovereign financing for a new 127-kilometer railway in Turkiye that will connect the country’s Asian and European regions. The line is expected to strengthen international transport corridors, including the Middle Corridor.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Pashinyan: Mentioning “Artsakh” in churches is call for war and threatens peace with Azerbaijan

Pashinyan: Mentioning “Artsakh” in churches is call for war and threatens peace with Azerbaijan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that references to “Artsakh” during religious ceremonies in churches amount to calls for war and undermine the ongoing peace process with Azerbaijan.

Armenian Aggression
Mine clearance accelerates across Azerbaijan’s liberated territories

Mine clearance accelerates across Azerbaijan’s liberated territories

Mine clearance efforts in the liberated territories of Azerbaijan continued at a significant pace in 2025, with 69,200 hectares of land cleared of mines and unexploded ordnance during the year, AzerNEWS reports.

World
China’s humanoid robot industry eyes a $1 trillion future [Op-Ed]

China’s humanoid robot industry eyes a $1 trillion future [Op-Ed]

Humanoid robots have often been viewed as novelties, be it mechanical performers dancing at the 2026 Spring Festival Gala in Beijing, or sparring for applause at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Now comes a more consequential question: is the dream of embodied intelligence finally ready to step off the stage and into everyday life?

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
Nearly 1,500 trees planted in Shaki and Gabala within Green Marathon [PHOTOS]

Nearly 1,500 trees planted in Shaki and Gabala within Green Marathon [PHOTOS]

The next activities of the mass tree-planting campaign "Green Marathon," initiated by Leyla Aliyeva, were organized in the Shaki and Gabala districts during the spring season of 2026, AzerNEWS reports citing the IDEA Public Union.ts during the spring season of 2026, AzerNEWS reports citing the IDEA Public Union.

Culture
Ganja to host int'l conference on Nizami Ganjavi in poet's birthplace

Ganja to host int'l conference on Nizami Ganjavi in poet's birthplace

Throughout history, the literary heritage of great poets has been preserved and studied through academic research and international cooperation.

Events
Expo 2025: Azerbaijani Pavilion wins Architectural Design Award

Expo 2025: Azerbaijani Pavilion wins Architectural Design Award

The Azerbaijan Pavilion at the Expo 2025 Osaka World Expo has won another prestigious award, AzerNEWS reports.

Sports
Gunay Gurbanova wins gold at U-23 European Wrestling Championships [PHOTOS]

Gunay Gurbanova wins gold at U-23 European Wrestling Championships [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's female wrestler Gunay Gurbanova has claimed the gold medal at the U-23 European Wrestling Championships held in Zrenjanin, Serbia, AzerNEWS reports.

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