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China’s CNOOC finds more than oil in Azerbaijan’s Caspian pivot

China’s CNOOC finds more than oil in Azerbaijan’s Caspian pivot

Azerbaijan’s appeal to Chinese energy companies is increasingly measurable in ships, tonnes and transit capacity. For instance, cargo moving through the Trans-Caspian route has risen roughly fivefold in seven years to about 4.5 million tonnes, while Azerbaijan’s transport infrastructure is being upgraded to handle much larger flows between China, Central Asia and Europe.

UNMAS official: Funding is a global challenge for mine action

UNMAS official: Funding is a global challenge for mine action

Speaking to AzerNEWS on the sidelines of the 4th International Mine Action Conference in Baku, Mark Connelly, Chief of the Mine Action Programme in Cyprus at the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), highlighted the importance of mine risk education in emergency situations and said funding remains a major challenge for mine action programmes worldwide.

Gold, silver prices fall as market faces higher rate

Gold, silver prices fall as market faces higher rate

Gold and silver prices came under pressure in global markets as investors reassessed the outlook for US interest rates amid rising inflation concerns and renewed tensions in the Middle East. On the New York COMEX exchange, the price of one troy ounce of gold fell by ...

President Ilham Aliyev: Since 2020, 437 Azerbaijani citizens have fallen victim to mine incidents

President Ilham Aliyev: Since 2020, 437 Azerbaijani citizens have fallen victim to mine incidents

“Since the end of the Patriotic War in 2020, 437 Azerbaijani citizens have fallen victim to mine and explosive ordnance incidents, including civilians, servicemen, deminers, journalists and persons involved in reconstruction activities, resulting in 73 deaths and 364 severe injuries,” said President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in his address to the participants the 4th International Mine Action Conference themed “Humanitarian Demining for Urban Recovery: Setting Standards of Excellence for Safe Settlements.”

Azerbaijan brings its traditional heritage to World Nomad Games [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan brings its traditional heritage to World Nomad Games [PHOTOS]

Long before modern stadiums, scoreboards and Olympic medals, sport was part of everyday life. Strength was tested on wrestling grounds, horsemanship was passed from one generation to another, and games of strategy brought communities together.

Exhibition dedicated to well-known scholar opens in Baku [PHOTOS]

Exhibition dedicated to well-known scholar opens in Baku [PHOTOS]

An exhibition dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Mohsun Nagisoylu, Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor and full member of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, has opened at the Azerbaijan National Library.

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