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Azerbaijan's transport boom opens new revenue stream beyond oil and gas

Azerbaijan's transport boom opens new revenue stream beyond oil and gas

Azerbaijan’s expanding railway and port operations are beginning to demonstrate the economic value of a strategic geographic position. Record cargo volumes at the country’s key transport hubs, rising shipments from China and accelerating transit activity across the Caspian Sea point to an emerging source of economic growth that extends beyond the traditional oil and gas sector. For Baku, the opportunity lies in turning international trade flows into foreign-currency earnings, fiscal revenues and a broader domestic services industry.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev met with President of Lithuania in Dublin

President Ilham Aliyev met with President of Lithuania in Dublin

On November 12, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda in Dublin.

Oil & Gas
More than 45% of oil shipments from Kazakhstan's Aktau port routed through BTC pipeline

More than 45% of oil shipments from Kazakhstan's Aktau port routed through BTC pipeline

More than 45% of oil shipments from Kazakhstan's Aktau seaport were directed towards the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline during the first ten months of 2026, highlighting the growing importance of the trans-Caspian route for Kazakhstan's crude oil exports. According to Kazakhstan's national oil transportation company, KazTransOil JSC, approximately...

Business
Azerbaijan's East–West rail freight rises 21% as Baku Port handles 100,000 TEU

Azerbaijan's East–West rail freight rises 21% as Baku Port handles 100,000 TEU

Azerbaijan recorded significant growth in railway freight transportation and Caspian Sea container traffic during the first nine months of 2026, reinforcing its position as a major transit hub connecting Central Asia with European markets.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia's war on historical reality finds new battleground in Blue Mosque

Armenia's war on historical reality finds new battleground in Blue Mosque

It is difficult to watch the historical decline of a nation that has given so much to human civilisation. Our neighbours in Armenia have every reason to expect the gratitude of the world. After all, this is the nation that invented the apricot, made fashion when the rest of humanity was still struggling to find something to wear in its caves, and embraced Christianity centuries before Jesus Christ was born. Such extraordinary foresight deserves recognition. The fact that Christianity is generally associated with Jesus is perhaps another example of Armenian modesty.

World
Trump: Democrats are corrupt and evil

Trump: Democrats are corrupt and evil

United States President Donald Trump accused the Democratic Party of being "CORRUPT AND EVIL" on Thursday, claiming that the Democrats are calling his administration "corrupt" in order to pull the focus from themselves.

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
Azerbaijani cuisine showcased at International Culinary Day event in Uruguay [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani cuisine showcased at International Culinary Day event in Uruguay [PHOTOS]

A rich selection of traditional Azerbaijani dishes was presented at the International Culinary Day (Día Internacional de la Cocina) event organised by diplomatic missions accredited to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, according to the Azerbaijani Embassy in the country.

Travel
Dmitry Sitkovetsky discusses Shostakovich’s legacy at Baku Book Center [PHOTOS]

Dmitry Sitkovetsky discusses Shostakovich’s legacy at Baku Book Center [PHOTOS]
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

Events
Azerbaijan relocates gazelles and bezoar goats to restore wildlife populations [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan relocates gazelles and bezoar goats to restore wildlife populations [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan has carried out wildlife reintroduction measures aimed at restoring animal populations and returning endangered species to their historical habitats in the country's specially protected natural areas.

Sports
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to headline Cardiff boxing event

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to headline Cardiff boxing event

The undercard bouts for the highly anticipated heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have been announced.

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