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Caucasian Albania debate is becoming new battlefield in South Caucasus [OPINION]

In his latest lengthy entry, Mr Marukyan accused Euronews of journalistic malpractice for interviewing a senior Azerbaijani official without confronting him over allegations of cultural destruction in Nakhchivan dating back decades. Let us start with the scale of what Mr Marukyan leaves out. Azerbaijan government lists more than 400 historical and religious monuments, 67 mosques and roughly 192 shrines and mausoleums among them, in territories occupied by Armenian forces between 1992 and 2020. The Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences found that of 67 mosques once functioning in Karabakh and surrounding districts, 63 were completely destroyed and four partially so.

Nation

Türkiye’s embassy in Azerbaijan congratulates country on State Sovereignty Day

The Embassy of Türkiye in Azerbaijan has congratulated Azerbaijan on the occasion of September 20, State Sovereignty Day.

Oil & Gas

Azerbaijan marks 32 years since signing of ‘Contract of the Century’

The “Contract of the Century,” signed on September 20, 1994, laid the foundation for a new stage in Azerbaijan’s modern economic history, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov said in a post on his X account.

Business

UN cuts 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts for CIS countries

The United Nations has lowered its economic growth forecasts for the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Georgia, projecting regional growth of 1.8 percent in 2026 and 2.2 percent in 2027.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations

Azerbaijan’s 2023 anti-terror operation: final chapter of Karabakh conflict

September 19-20, 2023, is one of the most important turning points written in golden letters in the modern statehood chronicle of Azerbaijan. The local anti-terror measures, which lasted only 23 hours and 43 minutes, dealt the final and decisive blow to nearly three decades of illegal occupation, separatism, and the geopolitical uncertainty that existed in the South Caucasus. The operation resulted in the 100 percent restoration of Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, while also laying the foundation for new realities in the region.

World

Russia says election official killed in Ukrainian attack

Russian Central Election Commission Chair Ella Pamfilova said on Sunday that a member of an election commission in the Kherson region was killed in a drone attack.

Analysis

Lifestyle

Baku to host first National Costume Day Festival [PHOTOS]

Baku will host its first National Costume Day festival on September 19 at the Icherisheher State Historical-Architectural Reserve, offering a full-day programme dedicated to the richness, beauty and distinctive character of Azerbaijan's national costume heritage.

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Nation

Azerbaijan’s Jeyhun Bayramov departs for New York to attend UN General Assembly

Armenia says it wants peace, so why are its politicians still glorifying Qarabagh’s war?

Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and long shadow of Armenian revanchism [ANALYSIS]

Footage dedicated to September 20 - Azerbaijan’s State Sovereignty Day posted on President Ilham Aliyev’s social media [VIDEO]

Oil & Gas

Azeri Light oil price rises to $122.37 per barrel

Azerbaijan ships less oil to Italy - yet export value jumps 9%

Azerbaijan’s natural gas exports to Syria reach $247 million

Business

Azerbaijan glass production rises 14% in August disregarding year-to-date dip

Azerbaijan expands green energy projects in Aghdara [PHOTOS]

Shoe Production in Azerbaijan Rises 44.3% in January-August

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations

Armenian Minister: Azerbaijani gasoline helped limit fuel price increase

Armenia’s new constitution text expected to be made public by year-end

Hajiyev says Azerbaijan committed to preserving Christian heritage as part of its history

Opposition lawmaker: Armenia not ready to leave Eurasian Economic Union

World

Iran claims US is planning new military actions

Robert Kraft says he supports Palestinians despite donations to Israeli military groups

Saudi Aramco halts October crude supplies to European buyers

North Korea may have fired ballistic missile, claims Japan

Analysis

Azerbaijan’s fuel exports give Armenia taste of peace dividend

Empires fell, but poets endured: how Nasimi became symbol of Azerbaijan

SOFAZ's $72 billion to deploy as AI rewrites infrastructure market

Japan’s rate hike risks unwinding carry trade - What it means for Azerbaijan?

Green energy becomes new anchor of Baku-London ties

Azerbaijan’s cotton growth shifts focus from export volumes to industrial value

Lifestyle

World stars of music, ballet and theatre at Baku International Arts Festival [PHOTOS]

Celebrities to perform at Grape and Wine Festival [VIDEO]

National cuisine delights food lovers in Uzbekistan [PHOTOS]

Culture

Grape and wine festival opens in Azerbaijan’s Shamakhi [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Azerbaijani pianist's concert in Warsaw mesmerizes Polish audience [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan, UAE enhance cooperation in museum field [PHOTOS]

Travel

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Events

First day of Shamakhi Grape and Wine Festival continues with concert program [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

5th Shamakhi grape and wine festival underway in Meysari village [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Documentary on Azerbaijani female Everest climber premiered in Baku [PHOTOS]

Sports

Azerbaijan Basketball League announces time of new season opener

Azerbaijani boxers open European Elite Championships with victories [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Cup final to be held in Ganja for first time

Türkiye’s embassy in Azerbaijan congratulates country on State Sovereignty Day

ADA University faculty and students stage Uzeyir Hajibeyli operetta in Ganja [PHOTOS]

Russia says election official killed in Ukrainian attack

Caucasian Albania debate is becoming new battlefield in South Caucasus [OPINION]

Iran claims US is planning new military actions

UN cuts 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts for CIS countries

Grape and Wine Festival continues in Shamakhi with music and tastings [VIDEO]

Robert Kraft says he supports Palestinians despite donations to Israeli military groups

Saudi Aramco halts October crude supplies to European buyers

Azerbaijan marks 32 years since signing of ‘Contract of the Century’

Azerbaijan Premier League Matchday 6 concludes with two games today

North Korea may have fired ballistic missile, claims Japan

Around 100,000 vote online in Duma election overnight

US removes sanctions on Eritrean military and ruling party amid Red Sea tensions

US strike on alleged drug vessel kills 4

Moscow oil refinery damaged in drone attack

Azerbaijan’s Jeyhun Bayramov departs for New York to attend UN General Assembly

First day of Shamakhi Grape and Wine Festival continues with concert program [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Saudi Arabia exits China's digital currency project

Armenia says it wants peace, so why are its politicians still glorifying Qarabagh’s war?

OpenAI security flaw discovered using claude AI model

Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and long shadow of Armenian revanchism [ANALYSIS]

ASELSAN unveils next-generation ‘SMASH 300’ remote weapon system

Footage dedicated to September 20 - Azerbaijan’s State Sovereignty Day posted on President Ilham Aliyev’s social media [VIDEO]

US ends sanctions regime against Eritrea after national emergency expires

Russia’s Irkutsk region declares high alert as bear sightings surge

IMF warns AI could widen inequality across Europe