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SOFAZ diversifies its portfolio as Azerbaijan’s oil era matures

SOFAZ diversifies its portfolio as Azerbaijan’s oil era matures

Azerbaijan's State Oil Fund weathered a turbulent first half, but the harder story is how it is trying to make itself less dependent on the commodity that created it

Nation
MEDIA responds to Iran's 'hostile media' list with reciprocal measures

MEDIA responds to Iran's 'hostile media' list with reciprocal measures

Azerbaijan's Media Development Agency (MEDIA) has declared the activities of several Iranian media organizations illegal in response to Iran's decision to designate Azerbaijani media outlets as "hostile media organizations" and threaten criminal prosecution against individuals cooperating with them, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Türkiye reports BTC pipeline oil transportation volumes

Türkiye reports BTC pipeline oil transportation volumes

In June of this year, 16.398 million barrels of oil were transported through Turkish territory via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline. According to Türkiye’s state pipeline company BOTAŞ, the figure stood at...

Business
Azerbaijan's cotton fiber exports rise 35.3% in January-May despite lower prices

Azerbaijan's cotton fiber exports rise 35.3% in January-May despite lower prices

Cotton fiber exports rise 35.3% in January-May amidst Azerbaijan's growing ambitions over non-oil sector. The total value of cotton fiber exports reached...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
America's Armenian lobby turning peace process into political battleground

America's Armenian lobby turning peace process into political battleground

The latest move by the US House Foreign Affairs Committee against Azerbaijan raises a question that Washington should be asking itself: is Congress helping to consolidate peace in the South Caucasus, or is it allowing domestic lobbying politics to reopen a conflict that the region is finally trying to leave behind?

World
Russia warns UK against using Gripen jets in Ukraine

Russia warns UK against using Gripen jets in Ukraine

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova warned the United Kingdom on Monday about the fate of its Gripen fighter jets if they are used against Russia in Ukraine, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Fifth National Highland Festival opens its doors to visitors in Goygol [PHOTOS]

Fifth National Highland Festival opens its doors to visitors in Goygol [PHOTOS]

The opening ceremony of the 5th National Highland Festival has taken place at the Khan Yurdu Ethno-Village, located in Yeni Zod village, Goygol district, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Baku hosts ICESCO forum on strategic future studies and artificial intelligence [PHOTOS]

Baku hosts ICESCO forum on strategic future studies and artificial intelligence [PHOTOS]

An event titled "Equipping the Islamic World for the Future" has kicked off in Baku under the initiative called the Coordinating Persons Initiative on Global Futures Research, AzerNEWS reports citing Azertag.

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
Azerbaijan neutralises nearly 1,000 mines and UXOs in a week

Azerbaijan neutralises nearly 1,000 mines and UXOs in a week

The Azerbaijan Mine Action Agency (ANAMA) has released information on demining operations carried out by organisations involved in mine clearance activities in the territories liberated from occupation between July 20 and 26, AzerNEWS reports.

Sports
FIFA World Cup 2030 to be hosted across six countries

FIFA World Cup 2030 to be hosted across six countries

The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be held across six countries in a historic edition of the tournament, with Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Morocco, Portugal, and Spain serving as hosts, AzerNEWS reports.

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