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Global trade chokepoints turning Baku into Eurasia’s gateway

Global trade chokepoints turning Baku into Eurasia’s gateway

The International Transport Forum concluded in Leipzig this week under Azerbaijan's presidency, with one theme running beneath the official agenda: the simultaneous disruption of every major global trade route except the one running through the South Caucasus. The question is whether the financing can now match the moment.

Nation
Slovak National Council Speaker Richard Raši arrives in Azerbaijan

Slovak National Council Speaker Richard Raši arrives in Azerbaijan

Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic Richard Raši arrived in Azerbaijan for an official visit.

Oil & Gas
Japan receives first Azerbaijani crude oil shipment

Japan receives first Azerbaijani crude oil shipment

A tanker carrying approximately 45,000 kiloliters of Azerbaijani crude oil arrived in Japan. The volume is estimated to equal around...

Business
Baku, Belgrade discuss expanding bilateral economic cooperation

Baku, Belgrade discuss expanding bilateral economic cooperation

The sides exchanged views on prospects for increasing Azerbaijani exports to the Serbian market.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan discusses new South Caucasus peace strategy at MEDIA roundtable [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan discusses new South Caucasus peace strategy at MEDIA roundtable [PHOTOS]

Today, a roundtable event themed “President Ilham Aliyev's Peace Strategy Is the Guarantee of Stability” was held under the organisation of the Azerbaijan Media Development Agency.

World
Cost of war with Iran 'closer' to $29B: Pentagon official

Cost of war with Iran 'closer' to $29B: Pentagon official

A Pentagon official said Tuesday that the war with Iran has cost the US nearly $29 billion since it started on Feb. 28, AzerNEWS reports, citing Anadolu Agency.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Baku hosts Arts Olimpia, bringing together young talents [PHOTOS]

Baku hosts Arts Olimpia, bringing together young talents [PHOTOS]

For two days, Baku turned into a true capital of art and inspiration as the city grandly hosted Arts Olimpia / İncəsənət Olimpiadası 2026, bringing together around 2,000 talented children and young performers from all across the country, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Young talents shine at Theater Festival in Baku [PHOTOS]

Young talents shine at Theater Festival in Baku [PHOTOS]

The grand curtains of the Azerbaijan State Academic Musical Theater recently rose for a final time this season to mark the conclusion of the "Pillə 4" (Step 4) Republican Student Theater Festival, 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
ANAMA neutralizes dozens of mines and UXOs in liberated territories

ANAMA neutralizes dozens of mines and UXOs in liberated territories

According to the agency, clearance teams discovered and safely neutralized a total of 71 anti-personnel mines, 20 anti-tank mines, and 440 unexploded ordnances (UXOs) during the reporting period.

Sports
Jamal Aliyev sets new endurance swimming record [PHOTOS]

Jamal Aliyev sets new endurance swimming record [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani swimming has reached a new milestone thanks to the remarkable endurance of Jamal Aliyev, AzerNEWS reports.

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