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France wants a reset with Azerbaijan - so why is Paris picking another fight?

France wants a reset with Azerbaijan - so why is Paris picking another fight?

A while ago, France spoke about a path toward the "normalization of relations" between Baku and Paris after decades of deep tension between the two countries. French authorities made this statement following the presidential pardon of French citizen Martin Ryan by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on September 23, 2026. Ryan had been sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges of espionage. But what is happening now? The homeland of Napoleon once again lashes out with insults toward Azerbaijan. Whenever Baku takes one step forward, Paris takes two steps back.

Nation
President Erdoğan congratulates Azerbaijan on Independence Day, praises close ties [PHOTO]

President Erdoğan congratulates Azerbaijan on Independence Day, praises close ties [PHOTO]

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has congratulated Azerbaijan on the Day of the Restoration of Independence, reaffirming the close ties between the two countries.

Oil & Gas
Can Russian diesel help Trump bring down US fuel prices?

Can Russian diesel help Trump bring down US fuel prices?

A few weeks after US President Donald Trump signed a law expanding sanctions on Russia [hell sanctions] his administration issued a general license allowing American companies to buy Russian diesel. The agreement Trump reached with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on diesel purchases drew sharp criticism from both Republicans and Democrats in Congress.

Business
Azerbaijan’s manat ends week unchanged against dollar as euro rate rises

Azerbaijan’s manat ends week unchanged against dollar as euro rate rises

The manat’s weighted average exchange rate against the dollar stood at 1.7000 manat throughout the week from October 12 to 16, with no daily fluctuations recorded in the official rate.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Yerevan says enclave issue will not prevent signing of peace agreement with Baku

Yerevan says enclave issue will not prevent signing of peace agreement with Baku

The issue of enclaves and exclaves between Armenia and Azerbaijan does not constitute an obstacle to signing the initialled peace agreement, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has stated.

World
French presidential candidate calls for Macron’s resignation amid protests

French presidential candidate calls for Macron’s resignation amid protests

Florian Philippot, leader of the French Patriots party and a candidate in France’s presidential election, has called on President Emmanuel Macron to resign amid protests, clashes with police and unrest across the country.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Gulnara Khalilova’s collection in Ankara receives high recognition from TURKSOY and Turkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism [PHOTOS]

Gulnara Khalilova’s collection in Ankara receives high recognition from TURKSOY and Turkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism [PHOTOS]

A collection by Gulnara Khalilova promoting Azerbaijan’s national heritage has been showcased at the Estergon Cultural Center in Ankara as part of the 9th Week of Women’s and Ethnic Fashion of the Turkic World.

Culture
Azerbaijan celebrates 35th anniversary of restored independence with a concert in Rome [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan celebrates 35th anniversary of restored independence with a concert in Rome [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan’s 35th anniversary of the restoration of independence was celebrated with a concert in central Rome, bringing together representatives of the diplomatic corps, international organisations, the media, cultural and academic communities, as well as members of the Azerbaijani diaspora.

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

Events
"Falcons Meet – 2026" exercise participants visit Military Trophy Park in Baku [PHOTOS]

"Falcons Meet – 2026" exercise participants visit Military Trophy Park in Baku [PHOTOS]

Participants in the “Falcons Meet – 2026” joint tactical flight exercise visited the Military Trophy Park in Baku.

Sports
Azerbaijani boxing club members secure two wins at German tournament

Azerbaijani boxing club members secure two wins at German tournament

Members of the Odlar Yurdu boxing club, based in Germany, have secured two victories at the Falkensteiner Box Gala amateur boxing tournament in the state of Saxony-Anhalt.

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