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Azerbaijan's green tourism strategy looks beyond visitor numbers

Azerbaijan's green tourism strategy looks beyond visitor numbers

The head of Azerbaijan's State Tourism Agency told a CICA conference this week that success in tourism is no longer measured only by visitor numbers. The observation is perhaps correct to a certain extent. The harder question is whether the sector's existing infrastructure, branding depth, and digital presence are yet capable of satisfying the new criteria either.

Nation
Azerbaijan registers 4,010 missing persons from Armenian aggression, international conference hears

Azerbaijan registers 4,010 missing persons from Armenian aggression, international conference hears

An international conference titled "Modern Approaches and Strengthening Cooperation in Resolving the Issue of Missing Persons" was held at the Gulustan Palace in Baku on Tuesday under the framework of cooperation with the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP), AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil extends gains as global crude prices rise

Azeri Light oil extends gains as global crude prices rise

The price of Azerbaijan's crude oil has increased, with the country's flagship Azeri Light grade posting notable gains in international markets, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Azerbaijan, Russia discuss synchronizing border infrastructure to streamline cargo transit

Azerbaijan, Russia discuss synchronizing border infrastructure to streamline cargo transit

Azerbaijan and Russia have discussed synchronizing the infrastructure capabilities of their border crossing points as part of efforts to improve cross-border cargo movement and customs cooperation, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Yerevan's peace agenda faces new test after Israel's genocide decision

Yerevan's peace agenda faces new test after Israel's genocide decision

Tel Aviv's cabinet vote today is, for most of the world, a long-overdue moral statement. For Armenia's newly re-elected prime minister, navigating the congratulations requires a diplomatic dexterity he has been quietly developing for two years.

World
Azerbaijani medical student among victims of Russian missile attack on Kharkiv

Azerbaijani medical student among victims of Russian missile attack on Kharkiv

An Azerbaijani student has been killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Traditional costumes and kelaghayi showcased in Baku [PHOTOS]

Traditional costumes and kelaghayi showcased in Baku [PHOTOS]

The final event of the project "Azerbaijan is My Homeland!", implemented by the Mirvarid Dilbazi Poetry Assembly Public Union, has taken place at the Youth Aid Foundation in Baku, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Presidential Library hosts event on studying Heydar Aliyev's scientific and political legacy [PHOTOS]

Presidential Library hosts event on studying Heydar Aliyev's scientific and political legacy [PHOTOS]

A meeting has been held at the Presidential Library as part of the school project titled "We Study the Scientific and Political Legacy of Heydar Aliyev, the National Leader of the Azerbaijani People," jointly organized by the Sabail District Organization of the New Azerbaijan Party (YAP) and the Presidential Library, 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
Turkic World Week kicks off in Baku marking 100 years since first Turkological Congress [PHOTOS]

Turkic World Week kicks off in Baku marking 100 years since first Turkological Congress [PHOTOS]

The First Turkological Congress was held for the first time in Baku in 1926. The initiative to mark its centenary was put forward by President Ilham Aliyev at the 12th Summit of the Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States held in Gabala on October 6–7, 2025.

Sports
Judo team secures three medals at Prague European Open [PHOTOS]

Judo team secures three medals at Prague European Open [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijani national team secured three medals at the Prague European Open 2026, AzerNEWS reports.

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