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Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan are building new economic bridge across Eurasia

Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan are building new economic bridge across Eurasia

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are increasingly demonstrating what a modern regional economic partnership can look like: not simply the exchange of goods, but the movement of capital, technology, energy and infrastructure across borders. The growing relationship between Baku and Tashkent is particularly notable because the economic strengths of the two countries are complementary.

Nation
Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan push deeper economic ties at Tashkent regional forum [PHOTOS]

Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan push deeper economic ties at Tashkent regional forum [PHOTOS]

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan have stepped up efforts to expand economic cooperation, attract investment and develop joint projects as nearly 400 companies from both countries gathered in Tashkent for the fourth Uzbekistan-Azerbaijan Interregional Forum.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan exports 360,300 tons of oil to Germany

Azerbaijan exports 360,300 tons of oil to Germany

Azerbaijan exported 360,300 tons of crude oil and petroleum products to Germany in January-July 2026, worth $210.9 million. Azerbaijan's State Customs Committee confirms that the value of these exports fell by...

Business
Mayor Azizov: More than $200 billion invested in Baku over past 20 years

Mayor Azizov: More than $200 billion invested in Baku over past 20 years

More than $200 billion has been invested in Baku over the past 20 years, Head of the Baku City Executive Power Eldar Azizov said.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Another Russian shipment reaches Armenia via Azerbaijan as transit flows expand

Another Russian shipment reaches Armenia via Azerbaijan as transit flows expand

Another shipment from Russia to Armenia was dispatched through Azerbaijani territory on August 22, further expanding a transit route that has become increasingly active since Azerbaijan lifted restrictions on cargo transit to Armenia.

World
Estonia mourns former Prime Minister Siim Kallas, key figure in country’s return to Europe

Estonia mourns former Prime Minister Siim Kallas, key figure in country’s return to Europe

Estonia is mourning the death of former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Siim Kallas, a prominent figure in the country’s post-Soviet transformation and its drive towards European integration.

Analysis

Lifestyle
EAS Graduate becomes first Azerbaijani student to receive full scholarship for Stanford University [PHOTO/VIDEO]

EAS Graduate becomes first Azerbaijani student to receive full scholarship for Stanford University [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Nijat Tagizade, a graduate of the European Azerbaijan School (EAS) and a high-achieving student of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, has been admitted to Stanford University in the United States. With an IB Diploma score of 43/45, Nijat will pursue a degree in Data Science at Stanford.

Culture
TÜRKSOY marks 20 years of photographers’ meetings with Budapest exhibition [PHOTOS]

TÜRKSOY marks 20 years of photographers’ meetings with Budapest exhibition [PHOTOS]

An anniversary exhibition marking the 20th anniversary of the TÜRKSOY Photographers’ Meeting has opened in Budapest, showcasing images highlighting Hungary’s historical, cultural and natural heritage.

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, Kyrgyzstan strengthen cooperation in judicial sphere

Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan strengthen cooperation in judicial sphere

A meeting was held at the Supreme Court of the Republic of Azerbaijan with a delegation from the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, led by Deputy Chairman Nurlan Alisherovich Musaev.

Sports
Baku welcomes European Volleyball Championship

Baku welcomes European Volleyball Championship

Baku is getting ready for another week of top-level women’s volleyball. The 2026 CEV Women's Volleyball European Championship begins today, August 21, with Baku hosting Pool C of the tournament.

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