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Azerbaijan launches multi-billion-dollar push to transform agriculture [OPINION]

Azerbaijan launches multi-billion-dollar push to transform agriculture [OPINION]

At a government meeting on Monday, President Aliyev presented a candid data set on Azerbaijan's agricultural self-sufficiency. The figures show a country that genuinely excels in some areas and falls short in others, and a five-year, five-billion-manat programme designed to close the gaps before global supply chain fragility makes them dangerous.

Nation
US Embassy in Azerbaijan congratulates people on Eid al-Adha [PHOTOS]

US Embassy in Azerbaijan congratulates people on Eid al-Adha [PHOTOS]

The U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan has extended its congratulations to the Azerbaijani people on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light slips over 3% in latest trading update

Azeri Light slips over 3% in latest trading update

The price of Azerbaijan’s “Azeri Light” crude oil at Italy’s Augusta port under CIF conditions has fallen by $3.57, or 3.24%, compared to the previous figure, reaching $106.48 per barrel.

Business
Azerbaijan to develop new financial mechanisms for startups and MSMEs

Azerbaijan to develop new financial mechanisms for startups and MSMEs

Azerbaijan is set to develop new financial mechanisms for startups and micro, small and medium-sized businesses through the launch of a unified digital financial platform, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Court hearing begins on appeal of Armenian citizens [PHOTOS]

Court hearing begins on appeal of Armenian citizens [PHOTOS]

During the court session held at the Baku Court of Appeal under the chairmanship of Judge Elmar Rahimov, with the participation of Judges Emin Mehdiyev and Mehriban Garayeva, each person subject to the appellate criminal proceedings was provided with an interpreter in the languages they know—Armenian and Russian—as well as defense attorneys to ensure their right to defense.

World
Israel's Katz confirms death of Hamas's Gaza commander

Israel's Katz confirms death of Hamas's Gaza commander

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz (pictured) confirmed on Wednesday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet executed the commander of Hamas' military arm number 4, Mohammed Odeh, yesterday in Gaza, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Leyla Aliyeva visits "Yashil Chay" farm in Lankaran [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva visits "Yashil Chay" farm in Lankaran [PHOTOS]

As part of her visit to Lankaran, Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head of the IDEA Public Union, visited the "Yashil Chay" (Green Tea) farm located in the Istisu settlement.

Culture
International Barbecue Festival returns to Shamakhi with global culinary showcase [VIDEO]

International Barbecue Festival returns to Shamakhi with global culinary showcase [VIDEO]

Preparations are underway for the upcoming International Barbecue Festival, which will return to the historic city of Shamakhi on June 13-14.

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
ADA and George Washington universities deepen strategic partnership with new agreement [PHOTOS]

ADA and George Washington universities deepen strategic partnership with new agreement [PHOTOS]

The next meeting of the Steering Committee for the dual degree programs jointly implemented by ADA University and George Washington University took place on May 12.

Sports
National team wins bronze medals at EKF Senior Championships Frankfurt [PHOTOS]

National team wins bronze medals at EKF Senior Championships Frankfurt [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani athletes have secured several medals at the EKF Senior Championships Frankfurt held in Germany, AzerNEWS reports.

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