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Tehran’s drone strike may push South Azerbaijanis toward revolt [COMMENTARY]

Tehran’s drone strike may push South Azerbaijanis toward revolt [COMMENTARY]

Diplomatic history underscores the contradiction. Following the death of Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev personally visited the Iranian embassy in Baku to offer condolences. Meanwhile, the Astara border has served as a humanitarian lifeline: since February 28, more than 1,200 civilians, including 37 foreign nationals, have been evacuated through Azerbaijan’s territory. Against this backdrop, the attack has understandably fueled public doubt: if Azerbaijan’s policy is neutral and humanitarian, why should the country, particularly Nakhchivan, be subjected to Iranian strikes?

Nation
President Erdoğan makes phone call to President Ilham Aliyev

President Erdoğan makes phone call to President Ilham Aliyev

On March 5, President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a phone call to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
SOCAR completes FEED stage of gas distribution network project in Bulgaria

SOCAR completes FEED stage of gas distribution network project in Bulgaria

Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR has completed the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) phase for a gas distribution network project in the Bulgarian city of Panagyurishte, developed jointly with Asarel Group.

Business
ING Bank forecasts Azerbaijan’s GDP growth to reach 3% by 2027

ING Bank forecasts Azerbaijan’s GDP growth to reach 3% by 2027

The Dutch banking group ING Group has released an updated forecast for Azerbaijan’s economic growth, projecting a gradual increase in the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) through 2027.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
How Azerbaijan’s post-war leverage meets Armenia’s economic reality [ANALYSIS]

How Azerbaijan’s post-war leverage meets Armenia’s economic reality [ANALYSIS]

At a time when peace negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia are gaining momentum, recent signals of economic cooperation have drawn attention. Armenia’s economy minister announced that the two sides have already exchanged lists of goods that could be exported to one another. This development, though modest, reflects a new reality emerging after decades of hostility.

Armenian Aggression
Massacre at Khojaly and shadow of 366th regiment

Massacre at Khojaly and shadow of 366th regiment

Some tragedies are etched so deeply into a nation’s memory that they define a generation. The massacre in Khojaly is one such wound for Azerbaijan.

World
Sweden suggests banning hijabs for kids

Sweden suggests banning hijabs for kids

The Christian Democrats in Stockholm have launched an initiative to ban children from wearing hijabs in kindergartens and primary schools, targeting ages one to nine, 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

Lifestyle
Sacred meaning of Fire Tuesday before Novruz

Sacred meaning of Fire Tuesday before Novruz

One of the most ancient and beloved celebrations in Azerbaijan is Novruz holday, the spring festival that marks renewal, awakening, and the beginning of a new year, AzerNEWS reports. Deeply rooted in tradition, Novruz reflects centuries of spiritual beliefs, communal values, and reverence for nature.

Culture
New mobile app brings Azerbaijan's historical sites to your fingertips

New mobile app brings Azerbaijan's historical sites to your fingertips

Azerbaijan has a long and rich history, visible in its monuments, mosques, and fortresses.

Events
Turkish Ministry of National Defence releases statement regarding ballistic missile incident [PHOTO]

Turkish Ministry of National Defence releases statement regarding ballistic missile incident [PHOTO]

The Turkish Ministry of National Defence announced that ballistic missiles fired from Iran and heading toward Turkish airspace were intercepted by NATO forces deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean, AzerNEWS reports.

Sports
FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup kicks off in Baku [PHOTOS]

FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup kicks off in Baku [PHOTOS]

The FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup has kicked off in Baku, AzerNEWS reports. The tournament is taking place at the National Gymnastics Arena.

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