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German expert: Vance's trip to South Caucasus means more than just working trip [COMMENTARY]

German expert: Vance's trip to South Caucasus means more than just working trip [COMMENTARY]

US Vice President JD Vance signed a strategic partnership with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on Tuesday during a historic visit to the South Caucasus as Washington consolidates its engagement with Armenia and Azerbaijan following their historic peace deal after decades of conflict.

Nation
UAE’s Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa meets Baku officials, strengthens Azerbaijan-UAE ties

UAE’s Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa meets Baku officials, strengthens Azerbaijan-UAE ties

A delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), led by Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport of Abu Dhabi, is on an official visit to Baku.

Oil & Gas
Gas output jumps 8.7% as Azerbaijan’s industrial production expands

Gas output jumps 8.7% as Azerbaijan’s industrial production expands

Industrial enterprises and individual entrepreneurs in Azerbaijan produced industrial goods worth ₼4.7 billion ($2.76 billion) in January 2026, marking a 2.5 percent increase compared to the same month last year. Citing the State Statistics Committee, AzerNEWS reports that production in the oil and gas sector rose by...

Business
How to pay faster with Milliön’s personal cabinet

How to pay faster with Milliön’s personal cabinet

Milliön introduces, for the first time on cash payment terminals, a Personal Cabinet — delivering a faster, more convenient, and smarter payment experience.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
JD Vance visits Armenia as separatist narratives re-emerge in court and on streets [COMMENTARY]

JD Vance visits Armenia as separatist narratives re-emerge in court and on streets [COMMENTARY]

The recent Armenian court ruling related to Samvel Shahramanyan, the last representative of the now-defunct Armenian separatist administration in Karabakh, has triggered sharp debate, not so much for its legal substance, but for how it is being politically interpreted and publicly weaponized. While formally a domestic court matter, the decision has been framed by some actors as reopening questions that, in reality, have already been settled on the ground and in international law.

Armenian Aggression
Defense concludes in Ruben Vardanyan trial, final verdict pending

Defense concludes in Ruben Vardanyan trial, final verdict pending

The defense has concluded its statements in the ongoing trial of Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan, who faces multiple charges under the Criminal Code of Azerbaijan, including crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, and financing terrorism.

World
Orban: EU determined to remove me from power

Orban: EU determined to remove me from power

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban claimed on Wednesday that the European Union (EU) is "determined" to remove his government from power "by any means necessary", AzerNEWS reports.

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
Dates of Laylat al-Qadr nights announced for Ramadan

Dates of Laylat al-Qadr nights announced for Ramadan

The dates for the sacred Laylat al-Qadr nights during Ramadan have been announced, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Cultural sector enters new era of growth and transformation [PHOTOS]

Cultural sector enters new era of growth and transformation [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's cultural sector is entering a new era of growth and transformation, marked by increasing public participation, international collaboration, and the revitalization of historical and liberated regions. Strategic programs and visionary policies are driving the expansion of cultural infrastructure while fostering education, artistic expression, and national identity.

Events
Azerbaijani products showcased at int'l exhibitions in Beijing

Azerbaijani products showcased at int'l exhibitions in Beijing

Azerbaijani products are being showcased at international exhibitions and fairs for foreign goods held in Beijing, organized jointly by China’s Ministry of Commerce and the Beijing Municipal People’s Government.

Sports
Azerbaijan celebrates three-decade legacy of success in Paralympic sports

Azerbaijan celebrates three-decade legacy of success in Paralympic sports

Azerbaijan is celebrating a three-decade legacy of success in Paralympic sports, Azernews reports citing the Azerbaijan National Paralympic Committee.

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