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Aghdam’s industrial revival looks promising for Azerbaijan’s non-oil economy

Aghdam’s industrial revival looks promising for Azerbaijan’s non-oil economy

The expansion of manufacturing in the Aghdam Industrial Park illustrates how investment in liberated territories can support employment, strengthen domestic production and introduce Azerbaijani goods to international markets. The production of specialist safety footwear and polyurethane boots links the rebuilding of Karabakh with the country’s ambition to develop a competitive non-oil economy.

Nation
Azerbaijan bans entry to 14 Iranian nationals over alleged incitement and hostile statements

Azerbaijan bans entry to 14 Iranian nationals over alleged incitement and hostile statements

Azerbaijan has reportedly declared 14 Iranian citizens persona non grata and banned them from entering the country over statements and public appeals allegedly directed against Azerbaijan’s sovereignty, security and constitutional order.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price falls by 2.62% at Italy's Augusta Port

Azeri Light oil price falls by 2.62% at Italy's Augusta Port

The price of Azerbaijan's Azeri Light crude oil has declined by $3.05, or 2.62%, compared with the previous indicator, reaching $113.45 per barrel on a CIF basis at Italy's Augusta port.

Business
Azerbaijan-Greece trade rises to $715.7 million, up more than 50% since 2024

Azerbaijan-Greece trade rises to $715.7 million, up more than 50% since 2024

Trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Greece exceeded $715.7 million in January–September 2026, marking an 8.7% increase compared with the corresponding period of 2025, according to the State Customs Committee.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia under Pashinyan: growing concerns over democracy

Armenia under Pashinyan: growing concerns over democracy

Armenia’s political transformation began with the 2018 Velvet Revolution, when mass protests brought Nikol Pashinyan to power and raised expectations of cleaner government, stronger institutions and accountable leadership. Eight years later, international assessments identify weaknesses in judicial independence, media freedom, minority protection and the balance between state institutions.

World
Searches launched at homes of Tashir Group head and Armenian opposition figure

Searches launched at homes of Tashir Group head and Armenian opposition figure

Armenia's Investigative Committee is conducting searches at the homes of Samvel Karapetyan, head of the Tashir Group of Companies and chairman of the opposition Strong Armenia Party, and his nephew, Narek Karapetyan, a member of parliament and leader of the Strong Armenia parliamentary faction.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Leyla Aliyeva familiarizes herself with activities of social sewing facility in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva familiarizes herself with activities of social sewing facility in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, and Alena Aliyeva visited a social sewing facility operating in the city of Shamakhi on October 26.

Culture
Book on Azerbaijan's Karabakh victory highlights strategic importance of Hadrut and Shusha battles

Book on Azerbaijan's Karabakh victory highlights strategic importance of Hadrut and Shusha battles

The battles for Hadrut and Shusha during Azerbaijan's 44-day Patriotic War demonstrate how special operations forces, mountain warfare, tactical manoeuvres and modern military technologies contributed to the country's victory, according to The War for Karabakh: Strategy, Technology, and Victory, a book by American military experts Liam Collins and John Spencer.

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
Turkish journalist criticizes attempts to strain ties with Azerbaijan

Turkish journalist criticizes attempts to strain ties with Azerbaijan

Turkish journalist Yılmaz Özdil has criticised attempts to create tensions between Türkiye and Azerbaijan over the Palestinian issue, arguing that foreign policy should be guided by national interests rather than religious considerations.

Sports
PSG breaks Champions League record with four goals against Villarreal

PSG breaks Champions League record with four goals against Villarreal

French giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have set a new UEFA Champions League record after scoring four goals in just 17 minutes during their away match against Spanish side Villarreal in the competition's fourth round.

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