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What crossing the Armenia–Azerbaijan border now feels like: A participant’s account

It began not with a handshake in a grand hall, but with a crossing on foot. On a cold February morning, an Azerbaijani delegation passed through a newly delimited section of the Azerbaijan–Armenia border, an act unthinkable not long ago, and one still heavy with memory.

Nation

Azerbaijan exports $2.4 million worth of goods to Armenia in past month

In January of this year, Azerbaijan exported goods worth $2.404 million to Armenia, according to data from the State Customs Committee, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas

Belgrade, Baku seal power plant deal in push for energy security and sovereignty [ANALYSIS]

Energy security, sovereignty and strategic trust are drawing President Ilham Aliyev and President Aleksandar Vucic closer than ever. The first meeting of the Strategic Partnership Council in Belgrade meant more than diplomatic warmth: it marked a deliberate move to firm up Azerbaijan–Serbia relations in long-term energy investment, political coordination and economic integration. From a planned 500-megawatt gas-fired power plant near Nish to expanded gas exports, renewable energy cooperation and food security agreements, both countries are positioning themselves as reliable partners in a volatile European landscape.

Business

Azerbaijan expands mutton supply chain with Somalia, UK re-entering market

In 2025, Azerbaijan imported 638.4 tons of mutton worth $3.3 million, marking a significant year-on-year increase, AzerNEWS reports, citing the State Statistical Committee of Azerbaijan. Compared to 2024, the value of mutton imports rose by...

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict

Press conference held in Yerevan after Azerbaijan–Armenia civil society talks [VIDEO]

A press conference was held on February 14 in Armenia following a roundtable discussion between representatives of Azerbaijani and Armenian civil society under the framework of the “Peace Bridge” initiative.

Armenian Aggression

Court hearing in Ruben Vardanyan case to resume on February 17

The open court hearing on the criminal case against Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan will continue on February 17, according to the Baku Military Court, AzerNEWS reports.