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Pashinyan’s battle with Armenia’s church becomes test of state power and Russian influence

Pashinyan’s battle with Armenia’s church becomes test of state power and Russian influence

The confrontation between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the Armenian Apostolic Church is entering a phase in which rhetoric is increasingly being translated into questions of law, institutional authority and the future governance of one of Armenia's most influential institutions.

Nation
Germany's VNG seeks 15-20-year deal to increase Azerbaijani gas imports

Germany's VNG seeks 15-20-year deal to increase Azerbaijani gas imports

Germany’s VNG AG is seeking to increase its imports of Azerbaijani natural gas and is prepared to conclude a long-term supply agreement lasting between 15 and 20 years, a senior company executive has said. Oliver Hill, Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Development at VNG AG, said the German company sees potential for substantially deeper cooperation with the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), extending beyond conventional natural gas supplies. Speaking about VNG's current purchases, Hill said the company imports around...

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan’s energy partnership with Europe enters new phase

Azerbaijan’s energy partnership with Europe enters new phase

VNG AG and SOCAR have signed a long-term partnership agreement aimed at strengthening energy cooperation between the two companies.

Business
Europe’s new trade route runs through Caspian: Middle Corridor needs $55 billion

Europe’s new trade route runs through Caspian: Middle Corridor needs $55 billion

An article published by Polish transport news portal etransport.pl on 5 October 2026, drawing on the latest assessment by the World Bank, highlights the scale of the opportunity facing the Middle Corridor. The World Bank estimates that more than $55 billion in investment will be needed by 2040, including funding for railways, seaports, roads, logistics centres, rolling stock, transhipment equipment and digital systems.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan says TRIPP will reshape Armenia and region's economic environment

Pashinyan says TRIPP will reshape Armenia and region's economic environment

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has described the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) as a future cornerstone of the changing economic environment in Armenia and the wider region, saying work is underway to move the project towards implementation on the ground.

World
“Avengers: Endgame” is once again the highest-grossing movie

“Avengers: Endgame” is once again the highest-grossing movie

“Avengers: Endgame” has once again become the highest-grossing movie in worldwide box office history, overtaking James Cameron’s “Avatar”.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Fly to Baku. Art Weekend. Sense Future NOW presents performances and interactive projects [PHOTOS]

Fly to Baku. Art Weekend. Sense Future NOW presents performances and interactive projects [PHOTOS]

The complete programme is available in the official Fly to Baku app.

Culture
Ninth teaser for feature film '44 ' released ahead of nationwide premiere [VIDEO]

Ninth teaser for feature film '44 ' released ahead of nationwide premiere [VIDEO]

The ninth teaser for the feature film "44," titled "Həkim oğlu" (The Doctor's Son), has been released on social media ahead of the film's nationwide premiere.

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 University hosts third annual Symposium on Quality Assurance in Higher Education [PHOTOS]

ADA University hosts third annual Symposium on Quality Assurance in Higher Education [PHOTOS]

ADA University and the Education Quality Assurance Agency (TKTA) have successfully organized the Third Annual Symposium on Quality Assurance in Higher Education. Dedicated to the theme" Advancing Higher Education: Quality Assurance, Program Design, and Innovation," the two-day event brought together representatives from various higher education institutions across the country, as well as local and international experts.

Sports
Azerbaijani tumbler claims two golds at major gymnastics events in UK

Azerbaijani tumbler claims two golds at major gymnastics events in UK

Azerbaijani national team tumbler Tofig Aliyev has won two gold medals at the 2026 National Age Group Finals and British Championships in the United Kingdom.

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