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Azerbaijan’s 3 GW solar plan brings manufacturing into its green energy push

Azerbaijan’s 3 GW solar plan brings manufacturing into its green energy push

The solar panel manufacturing project launched in Alat, Azerbaijan, is bringing a new dimension to the country’s energy transformation. The construction of three production facilities across a 23-hectare area is creating new manufacturing opportunities for Azerbaijan’s green energy industry. In the initial phase, the project is planned to have an annual solar panel production capacity of 3 GW, or 3,000 MW. This capacity creates significant industrial potential for Azerbaijan to develop into a regional production and export hub for solar energy technologies.

Nation
Azerbaijan, Lithuania strengthen cooperation in military education [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan, Lithuania strengthen cooperation in military education [PHOTOS]

In accordance with the 2026 bilateral military cooperation plan signed between the Ministries of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Lithuania, a delegation from the General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania visited Azerbaijan.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil prices rise above $125 in Italy

Azeri Light oil prices rise above $125 in Italy

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil at Italy’s Augusta port on a CIF basis increased by $4.51, or 3.74%, from the previous figure to $125.19 per barrel.

Business
Azerbaijan explores dual listings to attract foreign investment to capital markets

Azerbaijan explores dual listings to attract foreign investment to capital markets

Azerbaijan is exploring opportunities for domestic companies to list their shares on international stock exchanges alongside the local market, potentially opening new channels for attracting foreign investment and expanding access to global capital.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
President: Armenia should create conditions for opening relevant archives and collecting witness statements

President: Armenia should create conditions for opening relevant archives and collecting witness statements

“Armenia must provide all information regarding the fate of missing Azerbaijanis, as well as mass graves and individual burial sites, and create conditions for opening relevant archives and collecting witness statements,” President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said in his address to the participants of the 4th International Conference in the Baku Dialogue format on “Strengthening Trust and Developing Effective Mechanisms for Addressing the Issue of Missing Persons.”

World
Israeli mental health hotline records nearly 930,000 contacts since war in Gaza

Israeli mental health hotline records nearly 930,000 contacts since war in Gaza

Nearly 930,000 requests for psychological and emotional support have been recorded by Israel's ERAN mental health hotline over the three years following October 7, 2023, reflecting sustained demand for mental health assistance amid prolonged conflict and insecurity.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Fly to Baku. Art Weekend. Sense Future NOW presents performances and interactive projects [PHOTOS]

Fly to Baku. Art Weekend. Sense Future NOW presents performances and interactive projects [PHOTOS]

The complete programme is available in the official Fly to Baku app.

Culture
Baku, Chisinau theatres forge new partnership through cooperation memorandum [PHOTOS]

Baku, Chisinau theatres forge new partnership through cooperation memorandum [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's State Academic National Drama Theatre and Moldova's Eugene Ionesco National Theatre have signed a memorandum of cooperation at the Moldovan Ministry of Culture, with the support of Azerbaijan's Culture Ministry.

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
Remains of 16 people discovered in Azerbaijan's Karabakh

Remains of 16 people discovered in Azerbaijan's Karabakh

The remains of 16 people were discovered in Karabakh three days ago, Akif Guliyev, head of the Forensic Archaeology Department at the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), has said.

Sports
Four Azerbaijani judokas to compete on fifth day of World Championships

Four Azerbaijani judokas to compete on fifth day of World Championships

Four Azerbaijani judokas will compete on October 8 at the 2026 World Judo Championships in Baku.

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