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Security officers, together with US police foil attempt to breach hotel hosting President Ilham Aliyev [VIDEO]

Security officers, together with US police foil attempt to breach hotel hosting President Ilham Aliyev [VIDEO]

Several individuals residing abroad attempted, in an aggressive and provocative manner, to enter the hotel where President Ilham Aliyev was staying.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev shares post on social media accounts regarding inaugural meeting of Board of Peace [PHOTOS]

President Ilham Aliyev shares post on social media accounts regarding inaugural meeting of Board of Peace [PHOTOS]

A post has been shared on the social media accounts of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev regarding the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace held in Washington, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
European Commission clears SOCAR’s takeover of Italy’s Italiana Petroli

European Commission clears SOCAR’s takeover of Italy’s Italiana Petroli

The European Commission has approved the acquisition by the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) of 99.82 percent of shares in Italy’s Italiana Petroli (IP) from API Holding, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Commission.

Business
Azerbaijan–Russia trade volume drops significantly in January

Azerbaijan–Russia trade volume drops significantly in January

In January of this year, Azerbaijan’s trade turnover with Russia totaled $244.9 million, AzerNEWS reports, citing the State Customs Committee. This marks a sharp decline of...

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Azerbaijan identifies 17 more missing from First Karabakh War amid ongoing mass grave investigations

Azerbaijan identifies 17 more missing from First Karabakh War amid ongoing mass grave investigations

Seventeen more individuals previously listed as missing and now identified as martyrs will be laid to rest, AzerNEWS reports, citing the State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing Persons.

Armenian Aggression
Ruben Vardanyan linked to Epstein files

Ruben Vardanyan linked to Epstein files

Businessman Ruben Vardanyan, recently convicted of war crimes by a Baku court, appears in the so-called Epstein files, a collection of emails, correspondence, and records from the late U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Uber considers stricter driver background checks

Uber considers stricter driver background checks

Uber Technologies, Inc. is planning to tighten its driver screening policies following reports that individuals with certain criminal records were allowed to operate on its platform, according to The New York Times, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media.

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

Lifestyle
Carpet Museum opens exhibition dedicated to European national costumes [PHOTOS]

Carpet Museum opens exhibition dedicated to European national costumes [PHOTOS]

An exhibition titled "Flowers in the Garden – European National Costumes and Ornaments" has opened at the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
ANAS prepares events to mark centennial of first Turkological Congress

ANAS prepares events to mark centennial of first Turkological Congress

The First Turkological Congress, held in Baku from February 26 to March 6, 1926, was a historic gathering of 131 delegates from the Turkic-speaking Soviet republics, Russia, and Turkiye.

Events
Azerbaijan opens doors for global film projects at Berlinale [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan opens doors for global film projects at Berlinale [PHOTOS]

The Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), is one of the most prestigious and highly regarded film festivals in the world.

Sports
National karate fighter wins gold at Karate1 Youth League

National karate fighter wins gold at Karate1 Youth League

Azerbaijani karateka Khadija Gasimova has successfully performed at the "Karate1 Youth League" international tournament held in Al-Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, AzerNEWS reports citing Azerbaijan Karate Federation.

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