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New Year Celebration held in Kalbajar for first time in 32 Years [PHOTOS]

New Year Celebration held in Kalbajar for first time in 32 Years [PHOTOS]

For the first time since the liberation of the Kalbajar district, a festive event was held to mark 31 December – World Azerbaijanis’ Solidarity Day and the New Year.

Nation
Azerbaijan’s Armed Forces significantly strengthened over past five years - President

Azerbaijan’s Armed Forces significantly strengthened over past five years - President

“Over the past five years, the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan have significantly increased their strength,” said President Ilham Aliyev in his address on the occasion of the Day of Solidarity of World Azerbaijanis and the New Year.

Oil & Gas
SOCAR expands fuel retail network in Romania [PHOTOS]

SOCAR expands fuel retail network in Romania [PHOTOS]

The State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) has opened three new gas stations (GMS) operating under the “SOCAR” brand in Romania, Azernews reports.

Business
President Aliyev hails strong economic performance as Azerbaijan wraps up year

President Aliyev hails strong economic performance as Azerbaijan wraps up year

“In terms of economic development, we can be proud of this year’s achievements,“ President Ilham Aliyev said in his address on the occasion of the World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the New Year.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Nikol Pashinyan hopes for exports from Armenia to Azerbaijan soon

Nikol Pashinyan hopes for exports from Armenia to Azerbaijan soon

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed hope that goods will soon be exported from Armenia to Azerbaijan, Azernews reports, citing foreign media.

Armenian Aggression
Babayan breaks silence as Garabagh Armenians’ fate becomes political weapon

Babayan breaks silence as Garabagh Armenians’ fate becomes political weapon

Samvel Babayan, once the “commander” of the so-called Artsakh Defense Army and ex-“secretary” of the self-proclaimed Artsakh National Security Council, has returned to the spotlight with a blunt and uncompromising critique of the Armenian authorities. His timing, right before the June parliamentary elections, raises eyebrows, but his words strike at the unresolved legacy of Garabagh and the failures of Armenian leadership.

World
China's service trade rises 7.1 pct in first 11 months

China's service trade rises 7.1 pct in first 11 months

China's service trade maintained steady growth in the first 11 months of the year, with total imports and exports reaching over 7.2 trillion yuan (approximately 1.02 trillion U.S. dollars), up 7.1 percent year on year, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday, Azernews reports, citing Xinhua.

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
Season's first snowfall blankets Azerbaijan's cultural capital [PHOTOS]

Season's first snowfall blankets Azerbaijan's cultural capital [PHOTOS]

https://azertag.az/xeber/susaya_movsumun_ilk_qari_yagib_video-3942935

Culture
“Winter Tale” festival launches in Khankendi [VIDEOS]

“Winter Tale” festival launches in Khankendi [VIDEOS]

A festive fair titled Winter Tale has opened in the city of Khankendi in celebration of World Azerbaijanis’ Solidarity Day and the New Year. The fair began on 27 December and will run until 5 January.

Events
Moscow hosts Meet Global MICE Congress, attracting participants from 37 countries [PHOTOS]

Moscow hosts Meet Global MICE Congress, attracting participants from 37 countries [PHOTOS]

The international congress reaffirmed Moscow’s status as a global center of expertise in business tourism, bringing together professionals from 37 BRICS and Global South countries. The event welcomed nearly twice as many participants as last year — a total of 2,500 industry specialists. Its diverse program covered topics such as successful MICE destinations, the effectiveness of business events, the future of neurotechnologies and the experience economy, while also enabling a record number of business meetings, Azernews reports.

Sports
Baku named World Capital of Sport after landmark year

Baku named World Capital of Sport after landmark year

In recent days, the attention of the Azerbaijan’s public – especially our athletes, sports specialists, and everyone who loves sport – has been focused on the ceremony dedicated to the annual sports results held on December 26, 2025.

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