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Pashinyan pushes normalisation with Azerbaijan amid weak opposition field [COMMENTARY]

Pashinyan pushes normalisation with Azerbaijan amid weak opposition field [COMMENTARY]

Armenia’s political landscape is entering a critical phase as the country navigates the delicate process of normalizing relations with Azerbaijan. Since the signing of the peace accord in Washington, Nikol Pashinyan has made bold statements and decisions aimed at positively advancing the process. Although the Azerbaijani side still hopes for some practical steps, these actions by Pashinyan should certainly be regarded as commendable.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev concludes official visit to Slovakia [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

President Ilham Aliyev concludes official visit to Slovakia [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev completed his official visit to the Slovak Republic on December 9.

Oil & Gas
SOCAR’s semi-annual results show stronger profitability

SOCAR’s semi-annual results show stronger profitability

The company’s consolidated semi annual report paints a picture of improved operational efficiency, cost optimization, and an overall strengthening of core profitability.

Business
Azercell enhances Kinon app with AI-powered features

Azercell enhances Kinon app with AI-powered features

Leading mobile operator launches AI-based search and recommendation tools in Kinon

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Azerbaijan condemns EU-Armenia partnership document for distorting post-conflict realities

Azerbaijan condemns EU-Armenia partnership document for distorting post-conflict realities

The prioritization of several issues in the document titled “Strategic Agenda for EU-Armenia Partnership,” signed following the 6th meeting of the EU-Armenia Partnership Council held on 2 December 2025 in Brussels, is a matter of serious concern, as they distort the realities of the post-conflict period and run counter to the overall peace agenda between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said in a statement, Azernews reports.

Armenian Aggression
Baku Court hears victim testimonies in ongoing war crimes case against Ruben Vardanyan [PHOTOS]

Baku Court hears victim testimonies in ongoing war crimes case against Ruben Vardanyan [PHOTOS]

Court proceedings in the criminal case against Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan, charged under multiple articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan related to crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, financing of terrorism, and other grave offenses, continued on December 9.

World
Kia launches World Cup campaign

Kia launches World Cup campaign

Kia, South Korea’s second-largest automaker, announced on Tuesday that it has launched a global promotional campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Azernews reports, citing Korean media.

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
Azerbaijan successfully represented at Mara'ee 2025 event in Bahrain [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan successfully represented at Mara'ee 2025 event in Bahrain [PHOTOS]

The "Mara'ee 2025" event held in the Kingdom of Bahrain stood out as a remarkable occasion that brought together the country's ancient traditions, historical farming culture, and modern outlook, Azernews reports.

Culture
Heydar Aliyev Foundation's VP Leyla Aliyeva visits exhibition of Turkmen national cuisine [PHOTOS]

Heydar Aliyev Foundation's VP Leyla Aliyeva visits exhibition of Turkmen national cuisine [PHOTOS]

During her visit to Turkmenistan, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva attended the performance of the “Galkynysh” National Equestrian Games Group in Turkmenbashi on December 9 and visited an exhibition dedicated to Turkmen national cuisine.

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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