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From copper to howitzers, Azerbaijan builds new industrial strategy

From copper to howitzers, Azerbaijan builds new industrial strategy

Two developments that have attracted attention in Azerbaijan’s industrial policy in the autumn of 2026 are, in fact, separate parts of a broader picture. On September 23, the State Program for the Development of the Mining and Metallurgical Industry for 2027–2030 was approved. On October 1, Czech company CSG announced plans to establish a second joint venture in Azerbaijan and start production of self-propelled howitzers in the country from 2027. The key concept connecting these two areas is an industry that creates high added value.

Nation
Footage of President Ilham Aliyev's participation at 8th Congress of New Azerbaijan Party shared on his social media [VIDEO]

Footage of President Ilham Aliyev's participation at 8th Congress of New Azerbaijan Party shared on his social media [VIDEO]

Footage of President Ilham Aliyev's participation in the 8th Congress of the New Azerbaijan Party (YAP) was posted on his social media accounts.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan's oil product output rises 13.4% as sector wages jump 57%

Azerbaijan's oil product output rises 13.4% as sector wages jump 57%

The value of oil product production in Azerbaijan reached 5.494 billion manats ($3.23 billion) in 2025, marking a significant increase compared with the previous year. n 2024, the value of production stood at...

Business
Caspian Sea water level decline could challenge Middle Corridor

Caspian Sea water level decline could challenge Middle Corridor

The declining water level and increasing shallowness of the Caspian Sea could pose a serious challenge to the future sustainability of the Middle Corridor and increase transportation costs for Azerbaijan and other countries in the region, Director of the TALAP Center for Applied Research and Kazakhstan representative of the CAMCA Network Rahim Oshakbayev said.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
President: The current Armenian leadership used to make territorial claims against us

President: The current Armenian leadership used to make territorial claims against us

“All the blame cannot be pinned solely on the previous leadership of Armenia. Even though the previous Armenian leaders are all war criminals and must face their punishment,” President Ilham Aliyev said during his speech at the 8th Congress of the New Azerbaijan Party (YAP).

World
Music, fashion and social media bring 2016 era back

Music, fashion and social media bring 2016 era back

Throughout 2026, TikTok and Instagram users have been revisiting the music, clothes, filters and online culture of the mid-2010s.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan puts its cultural heritage in spotlight at Paris Fashion Week [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan puts its cultural heritage in spotlight at Paris Fashion Week [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's carpets, ornaments and centuries-old craftsmanship found a new expression in Paris as "Fashion Culture Day in Paris" brought the country's fashion heritage and contemporary design into the spotlight during Paris Fashion Week.

Culture
Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser are back in 'The Mummy'

Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser are back in 'The Mummy'

Fans of The Mummy franchise have finally got their first look at Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser back in their iconic roles for the long-awaited fourth film.

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 Border Service detains 20 people for violating state border

Azerbaijan Border Service detains 20 people for violating state border

The State Border Service of Azerbaijan (SBS) carried out measures in September to ensure reliable protection of the state border and combat smuggling, illegal migration, and the illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs.

Sports
World Aquatics Swimming World Cup enters second day in Baku

World Aquatics Swimming World Cup enters second day in Baku

The water is back in motion at Baku's Aquatic Palace as the second day of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup gets underway. A total of 216 swimmers from 44 countries are competing at the three-day event.

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