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Azerbaijan looks beyond oil with $5.3 billion industrial expansion

Azerbaijan looks beyond oil with $5.3 billion industrial expansion

Azerbaijan's State Program for the Development of the Mining and Metallurgy Industry for 2027–2030 is a large-scale industrial plan designed to form new production chains within the country's non-oil industry. The core essence of the program is to process Azerbaijan's mineral resources domestically as much as possible, create higher added value, and ultimately supply more finished and semi-finished industrial products to foreign markets.

Nation
Azerbaijan, Antigua and Barbuda sign mutual visa exemption agreements at UNGA [PHOTO]

Azerbaijan, Antigua and Barbuda sign mutual visa exemption agreements at UNGA [PHOTO]

Azerbaijan and Antigua and Barbuda have signed agreements providing for mutual visa exemption for holders of diplomatic, official and ordinary passports, as the two countries seek to deepen bilateral ties beyond multilateral cooperation.

Oil & Gas
US commercial crude oil inventories rise by 3 million barrels

US commercial crude oil inventories rise by 3 million barrels

The latest inventory figures provide an indication of developments in U.S. oil and fuel stockpiles and are closely watched by market participants when assessing conditions in the world’s largest oil-consuming economy.

Business
Buy Nothing smartphone at MyShops and get 6 GB of mobile internet from Azercell for 6 months

Buy Nothing smartphone at MyShops and get 6 GB of mobile internet from Azercell for 6 months

Nothing smartphones are available on a 12-month installment plan with no interest or additional fees

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan postpones Armenia meeting citing recent tensions

Azerbaijan postpones Armenia meeting citing recent tensions

Azerbaijan has postponed meetings between Armenian and Azerbaijani experts that were scheduled to take place in Armenia as part of the "Bridge of Peace" initiative.

World
China becomes Germany’s largest car supplier

China becomes Germany’s largest car supplier

In the first seven months of 2026, Germany imported around 175,000 vehicles from China, a 120% increase compared with the same period last year. Imports from the Czech Republic reached 173,000 units, while Spain supplied 157,000 vehicles.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Beyond Racing: What Formula 1 fans can expect at 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix [PHOTOS]

Beyond Racing: What Formula 1 fans can expect at 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix [PHOTOS]

The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix will bring a variety of entertainment to Baku alongside the action on the track, as Formula 1 celebrates its 10th anniversary in the Azerbaijani capital.

Culture
Documentary on Firangiz Alizade's contribution to music shown in Baku [PHOTOS]

Documentary on Firangiz Alizade's contribution to music shown in Baku [PHOTOS]

The musical career and creative legacy of Firangiz Alizade have been brought to the screen in a documentary television film dedicated to the celebrated Azerbaijani composer was presented during the 18th Uzeyir Hajibayli International Music Festival.

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
Alena Aliyeva visits center for children with special needs [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Alena Aliyeva visits center for children with special needs [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Alena Aliyeva visited a center for children with special needs.

Sports
F 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Two free practice sessions held on opening day [PHOTOS]

F 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Two free practice sessions held on opening day [PHOTOS]

The first and second free practice sessions were held in Baku on the opening day of the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Each session lasted one hour, with all 11 teams taking part.

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