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New green energy hub emerging at crossroads of Eurasia [ANALYSIS]

New green energy hub emerging at crossroads of Eurasia [ANALYSIS]

When analyzing the geopolitical footprint of the South Caucasus, observers frequently default to the familiar vocabulary of hydrocarbons: pipelines, crude oil, and natural gas. Yet, a quiet structural pivot is underway that redefines the region’s energy architecture

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev allocates 258 million manats to accelerate socio-economic development of Nakhchivan

President Ilham Aliyev allocates 258 million manats to accelerate socio-economic development of Nakhchivan

President Ilham Aliyev has signed an Order to allocate 258 million manats to accelerate the socio-economic development of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.

Oil & Gas
OPEC+ oil production surges in July as Saudi Arabia boosts output

OPEC+ oil production surges in July as Saudi Arabia boosts output

Oil production by the OPEC+ group, comprising the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and several non-OPEC producers, rose by approximately 1.78 million barrels per day in July from the previous month to 40.75 million barrels per day, AzerNEWS informs, citing the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Business
Azerbaijan’s economy grows 1.4% in first seven months

Azerbaijan’s economy grows 1.4% in first seven months

In January-July, Azerbaijan’s gross domestic product (GDP) amounted to 76.82 billion manats ($45.19 billion), representing a 1.4 percent increase compared with the same period of the previous year.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
EU hails Armenia, Azerbaijan’s progress one year after Washington summit

EU hails Armenia, Azerbaijan’s progress one year after Washington summit

Magdalena Grono, the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, made the remarks in a post on X marking the anniversary of the summit.

World
Russia imports gasoline from India amid fuel shortage

Russia imports gasoline from India amid fuel shortage

Russia has begun importing automotive fuel from India amid shortages caused by Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Baku gets ready for celebration of world-class dance–Video message from Eldar Jafarov

Baku gets ready for celebration of world-class dance–Video message from Eldar Jafarov

From 29 October to 1 November 2026, Baku will once again become an international meeting point for dance as Azerbaijan Dance Festival celebrates its 5th anniversary, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Republican Youth Library prepares guide dedicated to renowned poet

Republican Youth Library prepares guide dedicated to renowned poet

A methodological guide titled "A Look at Gabil's Literary Works" has been prepared at the Jafar Jabbarli Republican Youth Library to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of People's Poet Gabil, 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

Events
Baku to host int'l forum on Middle Corridor, TRIPP and Eurasia’s transport future

Baku to host int'l forum on Middle Corridor, TRIPP and Eurasia’s transport future

Baku will host an international conference in September, bringing together government officials, transport operators, investors and experts to discuss the future of Eurasia’s transport corridors amid shifting global supply chains and the emergence of alternative trade routes between Asia and Europe.

Sports
Cadet judokas ready to compete at World Championships in Ecuador

Cadet judokas ready to compete at World Championships in Ecuador

A meeting has been held with members of Azerbaijan's national cadet judo team ahead of the Guayaquil World Championships Cadets 2026, AzerNEWS reports.

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