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Azerbaijan’s construction sector gains momentum as Baku plans 200,000 new homes

Azerbaijan’s construction sector gains momentum as Baku plans 200,000 new homes

Urban development is often a mirror reflecting a nation’s ambitions, priorities, and confidence in the future. Azerbaijan’s latest plans to expand housing in Baku demonstrate not only a response to demographic realities but also a broader vision of social progress and economic vitality. According to projections within the capital’s development framework, land allocated for housing construction could accommodate up to 200,000 new apartments by 2040. While the numbers themselves are significant, the true meaning of such a large-scale housing initiative lies in how it can reshape the lives of citizens and strengthen the country’s economic foundations.

Nation
EBRD official: Middle corridor growth creates ecosystem that benefits both Asia and Europe

EBRD official: Middle corridor growth creates ecosystem that benefits both Asia and Europe

The development of the Middle Corridor is bringing economic benefits not only to Central Asia but also to Europe, according to Alkis Drakinos, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Energy markets under pressure as Middle East conflict triggers emergency oil measures

Energy markets under pressure as Middle East conflict triggers emergency oil measures

One of the most vital steps came from the International Energy Agency (IEA), whose member states unanimously agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves to the global market. The decision followed an extraordinary meeting of the agency’s 32 member governments convened by Executive Director Fatih Birol to assess rapidly evolving market conditions and coordinate a response to supply disruptions caused by the regional conflict.

Business
UK, UAE and Türkiye among top foreign investors in Azerbaijan’s economy

UK, UAE and Türkiye among top foreign investors in Azerbaijan’s economy

The countries with the largest share in foreign investments in fixed capital in Azerbaijan in 2025 have been revealed, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Pashinyan: Mentioning “Artsakh” in churches is call for war and threatens peace with Azerbaijan

Pashinyan: Mentioning “Artsakh” in churches is call for war and threatens peace with Azerbaijan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that references to “Artsakh” during religious ceremonies in churches amount to calls for war and undermine the ongoing peace process with Azerbaijan.

Armenian Aggression
Mine clearance accelerates across Azerbaijan’s liberated territories

Mine clearance accelerates across Azerbaijan’s liberated territories

Mine clearance efforts in the liberated territories of Azerbaijan continued at a significant pace in 2025, with 69,200 hectares of land cleared of mines and unexploded ordnance during the year, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Iran security chief warns of alleged plot by 'Epstein network' to blame Tehran for ‘9/11-style’ attack,

Iran security chief warns of alleged plot by 'Epstein network' to blame Tehran for ‘9/11-style’ attack,

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has warned of what he described as a possible conspiracy to frame Iran for a major terrorist incident.

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
Nearly 1,500 trees planted in Shaki and Gabala within Green Marathon [PHOTOS]

Nearly 1,500 trees planted in Shaki and Gabala within Green Marathon [PHOTOS]

The next activities of the mass tree-planting campaign "Green Marathon," initiated by Leyla Aliyeva, were organized in the Shaki and Gabala districts during the spring season of 2026, AzerNEWS reports citing the IDEA Public Union.ts during the spring season of 2026, AzerNEWS reports citing the IDEA Public Union.

Culture
Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation holds media roundtable in Baku [PHOTOS]

Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation holds media roundtable in Baku [PHOTOS]

On 13 March, a roundtable meeting between the President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, Aktoty Raimkulova, and representatives of Azerbaijani media outlets was held at the Foundation’s headquarters in Baku.

Events
Expo 2025: Azerbaijani Pavilion wins Architectural Design Award

Expo 2025: Azerbaijani Pavilion wins Architectural Design Award

The Azerbaijan Pavilion at the Expo 2025 Osaka World Expo has won another prestigious award, AzerNEWS reports.

Sports
Azerbaijan women’s basketball team faces montenegro in 2027 EuroBasket qualifiers

Azerbaijan women’s basketball team faces montenegro in 2027 EuroBasket qualifiers

The Azerbaijani women’s national basketball team will play its next match in the qualifying stage of the 2027 European Championship today.

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