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Swiss investors see opportunity in Azerbaijan's diversifying economy

Swiss investors see opportunity in Azerbaijan's diversifying economy

Switzerland’s direct investment in Azerbaijan increased notably in the first quarter of 2026, adding another signal that the country remains attractive to European capital.

Nation
Russian envoy summoned over drone strike on SOCAR gas station in Ukraine

Russian envoy summoned over drone strike on SOCAR gas station in Ukraine

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan on July 6 summoned Russian Ambassador Mikhail Yevdokimov to lodge a strong protest over the drone strike on a SOCAR gas station in Ukraine's Mykolaiv region, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan’s gas exports to Italy decline despite overall volume growth

Azerbaijan’s gas exports to Italy decline despite overall volume growth

From January to April 2026, Azerbaijan supplied 2.835 billion cubic meters of gaseous natural gas to Italy, earning $1.144 billion. Compared with the same period in the previous year, export earnings to Italy fell by...

Business
Baku's food and beverage sector records AZN 855 million turnover

Baku's food and beverage sector records AZN 855 million turnover

Baku's public catering sector generated AZN 855 million in turnover during the first five months of 2026, marking continued growth in the capital's hospitality industry, AzerNEWS reports. According to the Baku City Statistics Department, the figure represents a...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan facilitates new 1,026-ton propane transit to Armenia

Azerbaijan facilitates new 1,026-ton propane transit to Armenia

Russian propane will be dispatched to Armenia via Azerbaijan.

World
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Donald Trump to hold high-level meeting during NATO summit

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Donald Trump to hold high-level meeting during NATO summit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on July.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Archaeologists discover rare Indian gold rings dating back 2,000 years

Archaeologists discover rare Indian gold rings dating back 2,000 years

The rings were discovered at the Don Yai Thong archaeological site in Ban Lat district while researchers were examining ancient human remains and artifacts.

Culture
Turkic World Week concludes with adoption of Khankandi Declaration

Turkic World Week concludes with adoption of Khankandi Declaration

Turkic World Week, held on the initiative of the President of Azerbaijan to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First Turkological Congress (1926–2026), has successfully concluded, 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
Azerbaijan concludes training session for reservists [VIDEO]

Azerbaijan concludes training session for reservists [VIDEO]

Pursuant to the training plan for 2026, the next training session held with a group of reservists in one of the military units of the Combined Arms Army within the framework of joint actions with the State Service for Mobilization and Conscription ended.

Sports
Sports zones open in regional cities under state project [PHOTOS]

Sports zones open in regional cities under state project [PHOTOS]

Within the framework of the "Healthy Neighborhood" project implemented in accordance with the relevant Presidential Decree, sports zones have been inaugurated in Naftalan, Samukh, and Mingachevir, AzerNEWS reports citing the Azerbaijan Ministry of the Youth and Sports.

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