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How Azerbaijan, EU built pragmatic and energy-driven partnership

How Azerbaijan, EU built pragmatic and energy-driven partnership

Following its independence, Azerbaijan placed significant emphasis on establishing strong ties with the European Union.

Nation
ADA University delegation visits Polytechnic University of Turin to expand academic and research cooperation [PHOTOS]

ADA University delegation visits Polytechnic University of Turin to expand academic and research cooperation [PHOTOS]

A delegation from ADA University paid a working visit to the Polytechnic University of Turin from June 3-5, with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation within the framework of the Italy-Azerbaijan University initiative and expanding collaboration in education, research, and innovation, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price falls below $81 per barrel amid global market decline

Azeri Light oil price falls below $81 per barrel amid global market decline

Azerbaijan’s flagship crude grade, Azeri Light, posted a notable decline in international markets, mirroring a broader downturn across major global oil benchmarks.

Business
Cargo traffic surges at Russia-Azerbaijan border amid agricultural export season

Cargo traffic surges at Russia-Azerbaijan border amid agricultural export season

Cargo traffic across the Russia-Azerbaijan border has increased significantly amid seasonal growth in the transportation of agricultural products, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan says Hajiyev's Armenia visit helped preserve momentum in peace process

Pashinyan says Hajiyev's Armenia visit helped preserve momentum in peace process

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has described Azerbaijani Presidential Aide Hikmet Hajiyev's recent visit to Armenia as an important step in maintaining momentum in the normalization process between the two countries, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Unusual cosmic fireworks found in galaxy

Unusual cosmic fireworks found in galaxy

Astronomers using NASA’s NASA Chandra X-ray Observatory have detected unusual activity in the remnants of supernovae within the spiral galaxy Messier 83 (M83), located about 15 million light-years from Earth, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Exhibition 'Threads of Remembrance' opens at National Carpet Museum [PHOTOS]

Exhibition 'Threads of Remembrance' opens at National Carpet Museum [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum has opened the "Threads of Remembrance" exhibition, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Conference on Azerbaijan's first women composers held in Baku [PHOTOS]

Conference on Azerbaijan's first women composers held in Baku [PHOTOS]

A conference dedicated to the 140th anniversary of the great composer Uzeyir Hajibayli was held at the Azerbaijan Composers' Union focusing on the theme "Uzeyir Hajibayli's Students – the First Women Composers: Aghabaji Rzayeva, Adila Huseynzade, and Shafiga Akhundova," 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
Earthquake hits Caspian Sea

Earthquake hits Caspian Sea

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 18 km beneath the earth’s surface.

Sports
Baku to host European Aquatics Conference for first time [PHOTOS]

Baku to host European Aquatics Conference for first time [PHOTOS]

For the first time in Baku, a conference of the European Aquatics will be held, jointly organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Azerbaijan Swimming Federation (ASF), AzerNEWS reports.

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