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Wind growth offers Azerbaijan new route to energy diversification

Wind growth offers Azerbaijan new route to energy diversification

The latest electricity statistics from Azerbaijan reveal a development that, while easily missed in headline form, points to a deeper structural shift in Azerbaijan’s energy system. In the first four months of the year, electricity production from wind power increased by 58,5 of times compared to the same period last year, while overall generation slightly declined.

Nation
Baku expands diplomatic ties with African countries

Baku expands diplomatic ties with African countries

Yalchin Rafiyev highlighted Africa’s growing global importance, citing its youthful population, rapidly expanding economies, vast natural resources, and increasing geopolitical influence.

Oil & Gas
BP commissions first multi-tube well in ACG field ahead of schedule

BP commissions first multi-tube well in ACG field ahead of schedule

BP has commissioned the first multi-tube well in the Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli (ACG) field, marking the first use of the technology in the Caspian Sea, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
“AzerGold” to launch locally produced silver bars in Azerbaijan for first time

“AzerGold” to launch locally produced silver bars in Azerbaijan for first time

AzerGold CJSC is preparing to introduce silver bars made from local raw materials to the Azerbaijani market for the first time, expanding the country’s precious metals investment sector, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Strategic reclamation of Lachin: How diplomacy and military rewrote South Caucasus map

Strategic reclamation of Lachin: How diplomacy and military rewrote South Caucasus map

To understand the profound strategic and emotional weight of Lachin’s return to Azerbaijani sovereignty, one must first revisit the bleak spring of 1992.

World
Vladimir Putin to visit Kazakhstan for talks with Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

Vladimir Putin to visit Kazakhstan for talks with Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to Kazakhstan on May 27–29 at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Urban planning fair brings festive atmosphere to World Urban Forum in Baku [PHOTOS]

Urban planning fair brings festive atmosphere to World Urban Forum in Baku [PHOTOS]

An urban planning fair has been organized for visitors and residents of the city in connection with the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), which is taking place in Baku, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Azerbaijan Cultural Center holds seminar on role of culture in urban development [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Cultural Center holds seminar on role of culture in urban development [PHOTOS]

Tashkent Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering has hosted a seminar-program titled "The Role and Impact of Culture in Urban Development: A Comparative Analysis of the Baku and Tashkent Models," 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

Events
Baku hosts international conference marking Africa Day [PHOTOS]

Baku hosts international conference marking Africa Day [PHOTOS]

An international conference dedicated to “Africa Day” is being held in Baku on May 25 under the organization of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan.

Sports
Six-medal masterclass: Azerbaijan’s freestyle wrestlers conquer Europe in Samokov [PHOTOS]

Six-medal masterclass: Azerbaijan’s freestyle wrestlers conquer Europe in Samokov [PHOTOS]

The U15 European Wrestling Championships in Samokov, Bulgaria, have drawn to a dramatic close, with Azerbaijan’s freestyle wrestling team securing an impressive haul of six medals over the course of the continental tournament.

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