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Hormuz crisis puts Azerbaijan’s oil sector in spotlight

Hormuz crisis puts Azerbaijan’s oil sector in spotlight

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz directly affects the energy exports of Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. Azerbaijan, however, is in a different position. Unlike these countries, it exports its oil to international markets mainly across the Caspian Sea and through pipelines. Consequently, the closure of the strait does not directly block Azerbaijan's oil exports. Its effects on the country are primarily indirect and are transmitted through global oil prices, demand, transportation costs, insurance rates, and changes in international oil flows.

Nation
Euronews highlights Karabakh’s shift from reconstruction to economic development [VIDEO]

Euronews highlights Karabakh’s shift from reconstruction to economic development [VIDEO]

Karabakh is entering a new phase of development as large-scale reconstruction increasingly shifts towards the creation of industrial, logistics and investment opportunities, Euronews reported in a feature titled “This region’s reconstruction drives investment, industry and new opportunities.”

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan exports 360,300 tons of oil to Germany

Azerbaijan exports 360,300 tons of oil to Germany

Azerbaijan exported 360,300 tons of crude oil and petroleum products to Germany in January-July 2026, worth $210.9 million. Azerbaijan's State Customs Committee confirms that the value of these exports fell by...

Business
Azerbaijan’s trade turnover with China rises 4.3%

Azerbaijan’s trade turnover with China rises 4.3%

The trade turnover between Azerbaijan and China in January-July 2026 amounted to ...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia seeks third-country help to visit detainees in Baku

Armenia seeks third-country help to visit detainees in Baku

Armenia has approached a third, neutral country with a request to organise consular visits to Armenian nationals held in prisons in Baku.

World
Germany said to have found Russia-tied arms stockpile

Germany said to have found Russia-tied arms stockpile

German authorities are currently investigating unknown Russian entities over suspicion that they were planning attacks in Germany, the country's public broadcaster NDR and Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported on Friday.

Analysis

Lifestyle
EAS Graduate becomes first Azerbaijani student to receive full scholarship for Stanford University [PHOTO/VIDEO]

EAS Graduate becomes first Azerbaijani student to receive full scholarship for Stanford University [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Nijat Tagizade, a graduate of the European Azerbaijan School (EAS) and a high-achieving student of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, has been admitted to Stanford University in the United States. With an IB Diploma score of 43/45, Nijat will pursue a degree in Data Science at Stanford.

Culture
Azerbaijan, Mexico seek new paths for film cooperation [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan, Mexico seek new paths for film cooperation [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan and Mexico are looking to expand cooperation in cinema, with a particular focus on documentary filmmaking, cultural exchange, and joint film projects.

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

Events
Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan strengthen cooperation in judicial sphere

Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan strengthen cooperation in judicial sphere

A meeting was held at the Supreme Court of the Republic of Azerbaijan with a delegation from the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, led by Deputy Chairman Nurlan Alisherovich Musaev.

Sports
Baku welcomes European Volleyball Championship

Baku welcomes European Volleyball Championship

Baku is getting ready for another week of top-level women’s volleyball. The 2026 CEV Women's Volleyball European Championship begins today, August 21, with Baku hosting Pool C of the tournament.

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