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SOCAR enters Africa continent with Baleine stake in Côte d'Ivoire

SOCAR enters Africa continent with Baleine stake in Côte d'Ivoire

Azerbaijan's state oil company, SOCAR, has moved into Africa's offshore energy scene by picking up a stake in an oil and gas field off the coast of Côte d'Ivoire. The company has finished acquiring a 10% ownership interest in the Baleine oil and gas field development project in the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, after securing all the required approvals and meeting the necessary conditions.

Nation
Azerbaijan’s FM Jeyhun Bayramov attends Trump-hosted reception

Azerbaijan’s FM Jeyhun Bayramov attends Trump-hosted reception

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov attended a reception hosted by US President Donald Trump.

Oil & Gas
Fuel costs continue to rise across EU

Fuel costs continue to rise across EU

Fuel and lubricant prices for personal vehicles in the European Union rose 23.8% in August from a year earlier, following annual increases of 13.7% in June and 16.9% in July.

Business
Gold falls on COMEX as inflation expectations weigh

Gold falls on COMEX as inflation expectations weigh

Gold prices fell on the New York COMEX, with the price of a troy ounce declining by ...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Farid Shafiyev: Armenians seek to deny history of Caucasian Albania

Farid Shafiyev: Armenians seek to deny history of Caucasian Albania

Armenians seek to deny the history of Caucasian Albania and to “Armenize” it, Farid Shafiyev, Chairman of the Board of the Center of Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center), said at an event dedicated to “The Legacy of Caucasian Albania in the History of Azerbaijan's Statehood.”

World
Trump urges countries to withdraw from International Criminal Court

Trump urges countries to withdraw from International Criminal Court

US President Donald Trump has called on all countries that are members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to withdraw from the institution, describing it as an “out of control institution” and an “evil group of people.”

Analysis

Lifestyle
GastroFest 2026 to fill Old City with mouthwatering flavors

GastroFest 2026 to fill Old City with mouthwatering flavors

On October 3-4 and 10-11, GastroFest 2026 will bring residents and visitors together in Icherisheher with the partnership of the Icherisheher State Historical-Architectural Reserve Administration.

Culture
Young talents highlight significance of Fidan Hajiyeva Int'l Opera Festival [PHOTOS]

Young talents highlight significance of Fidan Hajiyeva Int'l Opera Festival [PHOTOS]

As part of the 3rd International Fidan Hajiyeva Opera Festival, the project "Young Voices Sound into the Future" (Gənc səslər gələcəyə səslənir) has brought together talented young vocalists.

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
UN to launch project aimed at protecting Caspian Sea

UN to launch project aimed at protecting Caspian Sea

The United Nations is set to launch a project aimed at improving the environmental condition of the Caspian Sea, Vladanka Andreeva, UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan, said.

Sports
Baku’s tenth race: what to expect from 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix [PHOTOS]

Baku’s tenth race: what to expect from 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix [PHOTOS]

Baku is preparing to host Formula 1 for the tenth time. Over the years, the Baku City Circuit has become a setting for records, surprise victories and dramatic finales, earning a reputation as one of the most unpredictable venues on the championship calendar. In 2026, there is another layer to the intrigue: championship leader Kimi Antonelli arrives in Baku with an 81-point advantage over his nearest rival.

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