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Agroparks emerge as strategic engines of rural development in Azerbaijan

Agroparks emerge as strategic engines of rural development in Azerbaijan

The scale of the initiative reflects its strategic nature. With 53 agroparks covering 233 thousand hectares -130 thousand of them already under cultivation - Azerbaijan is pursuing one of the most ambitious agricultural consolidation programs in the wider region. More than half of these cultivated lands are equipped with advanced irrigation systems, a crucial factor as water scarcity becomes a pressing national challenge. Nearly 2.4 billion manats have been invested to date, supported by...

Nation
Milli Majlis opens plenary meeting with wide ranging agenda

Milli Majlis opens plenary meeting with wide ranging agenda

The next plenary meeting of the autumn session of the Milli Majlis has officially commenced, marking another important step in the parliament’s review of key national legislative priorities, Azernews reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil prices decrease

Azeri Light oil prices decrease

The price of Azerbaijan’s “Azeri Light” crude at Italy’s Augusta port, based on the CIF benchmark, decreased by $0.95 or 1.42% compared to the previous figure, settling at $66 per barrel, Azernews ​reports.

Business
ADB forecasts diverse growth paths for regional economies by 2040

ADB forecasts diverse growth paths for regional economies by 2040

The Asian Water Development Outlook (AWDO) 2025 report, released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), presents a detailed projection of demographic, urbanization, and economic trends across the region up to 2040, Azernews reports.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Kocharyan’s reckless rhetoric exposes real enemy of Armenia’s future [OPINION]

Kocharyan’s reckless rhetoric exposes real enemy of Armenia’s future [OPINION]

When former Armenian president Robert Kocharyan stood before supporters on 6 December to declare that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan might be an “agent”, “ignorant”, or “acting deliberately” against the state, it was not simply another political outburst. It was the latest chapter in a long and damaging campaign by Armenia’s old guard to sabotage the fragile foundations of peace in the South Caucasus.

Armenian Aggression
Baku Military Court hears statements from injured civilians in war crimes case [PHOTOS]

Baku Military Court hears statements from injured civilians in war crimes case [PHOTOS]

The court proceedings in the criminal case against Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan, who is accused under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan of crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, as well as terrorism and financing of terrorism, and other serious crimes, continued on December 8.

World
Dinosaur footprints discover in China

Dinosaur footprints discover in China

Paleontologists have discovered dinosaur footprints dating back approximately 200 million years in southwestern China, 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
Winter in Azerbaijan – Gingerbread City exhibition by NARGIS Magazine [PHOTOS]

Winter in Azerbaijan – Gingerbread City exhibition by NARGIS Magazine [PHOTOS]

NARGIS Magazine opened its magical seasonal project, "Winter in Azerbaijan," a festive Gingerbread City exhibition that brings together craftsmanship, imagination and holiday spirit, Azernews reports. Hosted at Port Baku Mall, the exhibition invites visitors into a miniature gingerbread world.

Culture
OIC Cultural Festival holds discussions on development of technologies in culture in Islamic countries [PHOTOS]

OIC Cultural Festival holds discussions on development of technologies in culture in Islamic countries [PHOTOS]

A discussion has been held on the topic "The Development of Technologies in the Field of Culture in Islamic Countries" in the framework of "OIC Cultural Festival: Baku Creative Week – 2025", Azernews reports.

Events
OIC Culture Festival strengthens unity across Islamic world [PHOTOS]

OIC Culture Festival strengthens unity across Islamic world [PHOTOS]

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), representing 57 member states, has long promoted unity through culture, education, and development, Azernews reports.

Sports
Azerbaijan Premier League: Sabah FC defeats PFK Neftchi

Azerbaijan Premier League: Sabah FC defeats PFK Neftchi

The 14th round of the Azerbaijan Premier League continued with an exciting clash between "Sabah" and "Neftchi", Azernews reports.

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