Azerbaijan’s construction sector gains momentum as Baku plans 200,000 new homes
Urban development is often a mirror reflecting a nation’s ambitions, priorities, and confidence in the future. Azerbaijan’s latest plans to expand housing in Baku demonstrate not only a response to demographic realities but also a broader vision of social progress and economic vitality. According to projections within the capital’s development framework, land allocated for housing construction could accommodate up to 200,000 new apartments by 2040. While the numbers themselves are significant, the true meaning of such a large-scale housing initiative lies in how it can reshape the lives of citizens and strengthen the country’s economic foundations.
EBRD official: Middle corridor growth creates ecosystem that benefits both Asia and Europe
The development of the Middle Corridor is bringing economic benefits not only to Central Asia but also to Europe, according to Alkis Drakinos, AzerNEWS reports.
Energy markets under pressure as Middle East conflict triggers emergency oil measures
One of the most vital steps came from the International Energy Agency (IEA), whose member states unanimously agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves to the global market. The decision followed an extraordinary meeting of the agency’s 32 member governments convened by Executive Director Fatih Birol to assess rapidly evolving market conditions and coordinate a response to supply disruptions caused by the regional conflict.
UK, UAE and Türkiye among top foreign investors in Azerbaijan’s economy
The countries with the largest share in foreign investments in fixed capital in Azerbaijan in 2025 have been revealed, AzerNEWS reports.
Pashinyan: Mentioning “Artsakh” in churches is call for war and threatens peace with Azerbaijan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that references to “Artsakh” during religious ceremonies in churches amount to calls for war and undermine the ongoing peace process with Azerbaijan.
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President Aliyev says Azerbaijan looking to extend Middle Corridor after peace with Armenia
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How Azerbaijan’s post-war leverage meets Armenia’s economic reality [ANALYSIS]
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Armenia asks EU to deploy team to counter Russian disinformation ahead of elections
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Russia’s railway grip casts long shadow over Zangezur corridor
Mine clearance accelerates across Azerbaijan’s liberated territories
Mine clearance efforts in the liberated territories of Azerbaijan continued at a significant pace in 2025, with 69,200 hectares of land cleared of mines and unexploded ordnance during the year, AzerNEWS reports.
Iran security chief warns of alleged plot by 'Epstein network' to blame Tehran for ‘9/11-style’ attack,
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has warned of what he described as a possible conspiracy to frame Iran for a major terrorist incident.
Nearly 1,500 trees planted in Shaki and Gabala within Green Marathon [PHOTOS]
The next activities of the mass tree-planting campaign "Green Marathon," initiated by Leyla Aliyeva, were organized in the Shaki and Gabala districts during the spring season of 2026, AzerNEWS reports citing the IDEA Public Union.ts during the spring season of 2026, AzerNEWS reports citing the IDEA Public Union.
Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation holds media roundtable in Baku [PHOTOS]
On 13 March, a roundtable meeting between the President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, Aktoty Raimkulova, and representatives of Azerbaijani media outlets was held at the Foundation’s headquarters in Baku.
Expo 2025: Azerbaijani Pavilion wins Architectural Design Award
The Azerbaijan Pavilion at the Expo 2025 Osaka World Expo has won another prestigious award, AzerNEWS reports.
Azerbaijan women’s basketball team faces montenegro in 2027 EuroBasket qualifiers
The Azerbaijani women’s national basketball team will play its next match in the qualifying stage of the 2027 European Championship today.
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Iran security chief warns of alleged plot by 'Epstein network' to blame Tehran for ‘9/11-style’ attack,
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Iran ready to probe regional strikes, warns of retaliation over energy infrastructure
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Kazakhstan holds nationwide referendum on new constitution
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UK, UAE and Türkiye among top foreign investors in Azerbaijan’s economy
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EBRD official: Middle corridor growth creates ecosystem that benefits both Asia and Europe
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Injured Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly taken to Moscow for treatment
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Israel could be running out of missile interceptors
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Former Belgian PM urges EU to treat Azerbaijan as key partner
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Trump: I don't want to make a deal with Iran
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IRGC vows to 'pursue' Netanyahu if 'still alive'
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Global leaders gather in Baku for additional sessions of Global Forum
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Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation holds media roundtable in Baku [PHOTOS]
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Islamabad airport to shut for two hours on March 16
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Azerbaijan’s construction sector gains momentum as Baku plans 200,000 new homes
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Nigerian forces neutralize 18 militants, detain 37 suspects in nationwide operations
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Explosion lightly damages Jewish school in Amsterdam
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Romania industrial production falls 3.3% in January 2026
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More than 110 people killed in Iran’s Kurdistan: Official
14 March 22:25 -
Start of radioactive waste removal from Germany’s Asse mine postponed indefinitely
14 March 21:50 -
China's Spring Festival travel rush estimated at record 9.4 billion trips
14 March 21:20 -
Pakistan military targets oil storage facilities in Kandahar under Ghazab Lil Haq
14 March 20:45 -
Tehran has allowed some Indian vessels to pass the Strait of Hormuz, Iran envoy says
14 March 20:15 -
Baykar unveils new K2 kamikaze drone in video set to ‘Waltz No. 2’
14 March 19:40 -
North Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles during US-South Korea military drills
14 March 19:10 -
EU affirms oil price cap on Russia as US issues temporary exemption
14 March 18:35 -
Saudi Arabia reroutes oil exports via Red Sea amid Hormuz tensions
14 March 18:05 -
Azerbaijan and Central Asia play key role in Europe’s security architecture, says EU Envoy
14 March 17:35 -
Azerbaijan’s clothing imports from Turkiye jump 26% in early 2026
14 March 16:59 -
Evacuation of 60 foreign nationals via Astara border crossing today
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Antimonopoly agency in Nakhchivan dissolved
14 March 15:55 -
Energy markets under pressure as Middle East conflict triggers emergency oil measures
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Azerbaijan e-commerce transactions surge 43% in 2025
14 March 14:50 -
Global Baku Forum discusses Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence [PHOTOS]
14 March 14:20 -
Steel imports from Turkiye to Azerbaijan rise 15.6% year-on-year
14 March 13:45 -
Hikmet Hajiyev discusses TRIPP Project with EU special representative
14 March 13:15 -
Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency Member concludes her visit to Azerbaijan
14 March 13:13 -
Azerbaijan women’s basketball team faces montenegro in 2027 EuroBasket qualifiers
14 March 12:40 -
First families return to Khanoba village under Great Return program
14 March 12:10 -
Baku hosts NATO ETC-49 military evaluator training course
14 March 11:40 -
13 U.S. troops killed, nearly 200 injured since start of U.S. operation against Iran
14 March 11:05 -
Third day of XIII Global Baku forum begins in Baku [PHOTOS]
14 March 10:31 -
Azeri Light crude surges above $109 per barrel
14 March 10:00 -
NASA scheduled the Artemis II launch for April 1
14 March 09:00 -
SOCAR’s international deals mark Azerbaijan’s shift to capital exporter
14 March 08:30 -
US allow Russia to sell tanker oil for month
14 March 08:00 -
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov condemns another missile attack on Türkiye
13 March 23:36 -
One in five Australian teens still use social media after ban
13 March 23:31 -
ASEAN ministers urge halt to Middle East war as crisis rattles energy and trade
13 March 22:46 -
AI tool will analyze prescriptions and give medical advice
13 March 22:21 -
Kremlin welcomes US sanctions waiver, says US and Russia share interest in stable energy markets
13 March 21:51 -
Canada boosts Arctic defense and development
13 March 21:23 -
ByteDance is planning to rely on Nvidia’s AI chips
13 March 20:50 -
Azerbaijan’s FM meets UN-Habitat Executive Director at Global Baku Forum
13 March 20:21 -
US burns through years of missiles in Iran war, report warns
13 March 19:30 -
Azerbaijan’s Health Ministry continues mobile medical screenings in liberated territories [PHOTOS]
13 March 19:00 -
Azerbaijan authorizes land acquisition for airport and aerodrome expansion
13 March 18:39 -
Azerbaijan sets fines for e-cigarette trade and production
13 March 18:38 -
EBRD considers financing Turkiye’s new 127 km Bosphorus railway linking Asia and Europe
13 March 18:19 -
Baku slams unprovoked rocket fire into Türkiye territory
13 March 18:12 -
Azerbaijan’s military industry expands as exports reach 20 countries
13 March 18:00 -
China’s humanoid robot industry eyes a $1 trillion future [Op-Ed]
13 March 17:39 -
Baku Metro reports 167.7 million manat revenue in previous year
13 March 17:22 -
Ganja to host int'l conference on Nizami Ganjavi in poet's birthplace
13 March 17:05 -
Food prices drive inflation growth in Azerbaijan in early 2026
13 March 16:43 -
Culture Ministry hosts discussion on contemporary fine and decorative arts [PHOTOS]
13 March 16:24 -
Nearly 1,500 trees planted in Shaki and Gabala within Green Marathon [PHOTOS]
13 March 16:15 -
Number of employees in Azerbaijan nears 1.8 million as wages grow
13 March 16:08 -
Gunay Gurbanova wins gold at U-23 European Wrestling Championships [PHOTOS]
13 March 15:53 -
Climate financing critical for climate agenda reforms, says Azerbaijan's Babayev
13 March 15:38 -
Population decline in Azerbaijan could lead to 50,000 teacher layoffs: official
13 March 15:32 -
Iran conflict reshapes energy markets, and Russia may be biggest winner
13 March 15:16 -
National Library opens exhibition in honor of outstanding composer
13 March 15:00 -
US temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian oil
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Oil wealth no longer enough as Azerbaijan pushes new growth strategy [ANALYSIS]
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Azerbaijan 3x3 basketball team makes debut at Champions Cup
13 March 14:36 -
Azerbaijan’s FM meets UN Geneva Chief at Global Baku Forum
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Azerbaijani researcher elected to scientific societies in US and UK [PHOTOS]
13 March 14:16 -
Azerbaijan boosts defense and national security spending to 8.1 billion manats in 2025
13 March 14:04 -
Azerbaijan helps evacuate over 600 Chinese citizens from Iran
13 March 13:45 -
Azerbaijan set to host new embassies from Estonia and Somalia
13 March 13:35 -
Mine clearance accelerates across Azerbaijan’s liberated territories
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Big Mac Index shows the Azerbaijani manat still undervalued
13 March 13:10 -
Azerbaijan–Afghanistan trade surges in January of this year
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Azerbaijan grants citizenship to dozens of stateless persons
13 March 12:27 -
Round 24th of Azerbaijan Premier League kicks off today
13 March 12:08 -
IEA nations agree to release 400 million barrels of oil to stabilize markets
13 March 11:52 -
National Art Museum hosts evening of poetry and music [PHOTOS]
13 March 11:31 -
Middle Corridor driving Central Asia–South Caucasus integration with the West, Minister says
13 March 11:11 -
Azeri Light oil surges above $105 per barrel in Italy’s Augusta port
13 March 10:51 -
Azerbaijan seeks broader US investment as strategic ties accelerate
13 March 10:30 -
Falling missile debris reported in Türkiye's Adana airspace after interception
13 March 10:24 -
Azerbaijan and Pakistan foreign ministers discuss Middle East escalation in phone call
13 March 10:00 -
OpenAI to integrate Sora into ChatGPT
13 March 09:00 -
China’s land cover exceeds half of its territory
13 March 08:00 -
Switzerland expresses solidarity with Azerbaijan after Iran drone attack
13 March 06:26 -
When algorithms join battlefield: US military’s AI dilemma [ANALYSIS]
13 March 06:00 -
Korean Air adds G800 to Samsung executive jet fleet
12 March 23:50 -
Indonesia and Australia to deepen security cooperation
12 March 23:19 -
Middle Corridor key to resilient global trade, Binali Yıldırım says
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Tokyo shares fall amid ongoing oil supply worries
12 March 22:20