What does Qobustan Solar Power Plant bring to Azerbaijan?
Increasing the share of renewable energy sources in Azerbaijan’s electricity system has become one of the main directions of the country’s energy policy in recent years. The commissioning of the 100 MW Qobustan Solar Power Plant in the Garadagh district is another stage in this process. The plant, which was inaugurated on September 16 in the presence of President Ilham Aliyev, will generate approximately 200 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.
Azerbaijan and Central Asia join forces against new wave of security threats
A delegation led by Colonel-General Ali Naghiyev, Head of the State Security Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan, has taken part in a meeting of the heads of the special services of the Central Asian states and Azerbaijan held in the Republic of Kazakhstan under the theme “Ensuring Regional Security Amid Modern Threats”.
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Abu Dhabi’s mining giant is taking a closer look at Nakhchivan
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Azerbaijan could emerge as key gateway for Uzbek exports to Europe - CPR Director
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SOCAR and George Washington University discuss expanding partnership [PHOTOS]
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Footage of President Ilham Aliyev's participation in inauguration of Gobustan Solar Power Plant published on his social media pages [VIDEO]
Azeri Light crude oil price drops to $122.15
The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil fell by $5.88, or 4.59%, from the previous level to $122.15 per barrel on a CIF basis at Italy’s Augusta port.
Gold extends gains ahead of key Fed decision
Gold prices continued to move higher on the COMEX commodities exchange in New York, with the price of a troy ounce gaining ...
Pashinyan says Karki is Karki as he defends Azerbaijani enclave's name
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has reaffirmed his use of the name Karki for the settlement known as Tigranashen in Armenia, saying the name reflects the settlement's historical status.
Kremlin: No notification from US on space arms
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday that the Trump administration did not notify the Kremlin about deploying weapons in space.
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National cuisine delights food lovers in Uzbekistan [PHOTOS]
Azerbaijan has successfully participated in the International Tasanno Festival of National Cuisines and Cultures held in Tashkent. The country took second place in the "Best Cuisine" category.
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Int'l Mugham Center opens new season with night of traditional music [PHOTOS]
The new concert season at the International Mugham Center has opened with an evening of Azerbaijani mugham, featuring performances by well-known khanandas and instrumentalists.
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Turkic World maps out common future and common vision in Baku [PHOTOS]
The “Turkic World Dialogues: Common Future and Common Vision” event has been held at the Hilton Baku Hotel, bringing together academics, researchers and experts to discuss the future of cooperation among Turkic states.
Azerbaijani table tennis players set for Belgian Open 2026
Azerbaijani table tennis players are set to compete at the Belgian Open 2026.
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Azeri Light crude oil price drops to $122.15
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Kremlin: No notification from US on space arms
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What does Qobustan Solar Power Plant bring to Azerbaijan?
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Germany questions 'associate member' term for Canada
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Israel and Morocco move to upgrade diplomatic and commercial ties [PHOTO/VIDEO]
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TikTok founder tops Asia’s richest list
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Fidan: Israel is greatest threat to Syria's stability
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HÜRKUŞ-II becomes first Turkish aircraft to receive indigenous military type certificate
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Singapore launches courses to boost AI readiness
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Türkiye seeks to close high-tech trade gap through advanced manufacturing
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UK fuel price rises drive inflation
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Houthis begin mining Bab el-Mandeb Strait, report says
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Pashinyan says Karki is Karki as he defends Azerbaijani enclave's name
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Minister Bolat puts Türkiye’s economic transformation at heart of Ahilik celebrations
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Azerbaijan and Central Asia join forces against new wave of security threats
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Abu Dhabi’s mining giant is taking a closer look at Nakhchivan
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Saudi Arabia cuts some oil supplies to Europe
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Lavrov: If Europe attacks Russia, war will be short
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Ansarullah denies threat to Mecca and Islamic holy sites
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OPEC Fund approves $645 million in new financing for 14 countries
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Int'l Mugham Center opens new season with night of traditional music [PHOTOS]
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Lavrov: Russia ready for any talks with Ukraine
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EU proposes Canada become bloc’s 'first associate member'
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Azerbaijani table tennis players set for Belgian Open 2026
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Azerbaijan could emerge as key gateway for Uzbek exports to Europe - CPR Director
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Houthis claim strikes on Aramco site, Saudi air base
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National chess players begin Olympiad run in Samarkand
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SOCAR and George Washington University discuss expanding partnership [PHOTOS]
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Fidan Hajiyeva Int'l Opera Festival introduces new talents [PHOTOS]
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Armenia’s Constitutional Court declares TRIPP agreement Constitutional
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SOCAR’s STAR Refinery boosts diesel, naphtha and coke output in Türkiye
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Gaya State Ensemble puts new musical spin on Uzeyir Hajibayli's work
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Gold extends gains ahead of key Fed decision
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Russian businessman reportedly financed Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas wedding celebrations
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Footage of President Ilham Aliyev's participation in inauguration of Gobustan Solar Power Plant published on his social media pages [VIDEO]
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Belarus, US agreed on interim agreement
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Hashim Thaçi gets 25-year sentence for Kosovo war crimes
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Baku’s unifying formula: culture, Turkic ties and global diplomacy
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Israeli cyber firm blamed for AI hacking breaches involving Anthropic, OpenAI and Meta
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Israeli court sentences settler to 22 years for killing Palestinian
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Azerbaijan’s net foreign assets jump $3.3 billion as overseas investment surges
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Azerbaijan becomes Türkiye’s largest natural gas supplier in July 2026
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Moldovan referees to officiate Azerbaijan-Tajikistan friendly match
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President Ilham Aliyev attended inauguration of Gobustan Solar Power Plant [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Hazelnut prices jump 53% as Azerbaijan’s export volumes slide
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Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone attempting to enter Mecca airspace [VIDEO]
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Azerbaijan's jazz fascinates music lovers in Switzerland [PHOTOS]
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George Zakarashvili appointed Georgia’s ambassador to Azerbaijan
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President Ilham Aliyev addresses participants of international scientific and practical conference
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UEFA to review Baku Olympic Stadium ahead of Champions League matches
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Malaysia moves to tighten controls on shipments to Israel
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XRG completes acquisition of stake in Southern Gas Corridor
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UK in talks about joining global defence bank to fund NATO projects
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Azeri Light climbs to $128 as global oil market remains volatile
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Baku hosts OTS conference on economic cooperation and regional integration
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Argentina summons UK, Israeli envoys over Falklands oil project
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Hassett: Trump to respect Fed's decision whatever it is
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SOCAR’s $7 billion expansion deepens Azerbaijan’s industrial strategy
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Bond market turmoil is a warning shot for every investor: deVere CEO
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Von der Leyen to Russia: Our resolve growing stronger
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China tightens travel rules for citizens
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Afghanistan maps entire road network for first time
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US lifts emissions limits on coal and gas plants
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Scientists warn AI could threaten humanity
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EU considers single age limit for social media
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Polish energy group Orlen loses $230 million in failed Venezuela oil deal
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Lithuania to send diplomatic note to Belarus over drone incident
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Armenia’s revanchists rise as peace begins to change Caucasus
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Azerbaijan’s petroleum product exports surge 40.7% in January-August
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Azerbaijan exports $17.6 million worth of goods to Armenia in 2026
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Mali’s Tuareg rebels reveal contacts with Russia’s Africa Corps and seek Türkiye’s role
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Zakharova accuses Armenia of wavering between EAEU and EU
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State Academic Drama Theatre opens new season with new projects [PHOTOS]
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EU Parliament approves two-year duty-free trade measures for Armenia
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Poland would lose its statehood within a few days in the event of war with Russia, says Patrushev
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Azerbaijan and Armenia foreign ministers to meet in New York this month
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'Turkic quality mark’ could ease market entry for businesses across OTS
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Azerbaijani culture captivates audience at festival in Switzerland [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijani President: Every word spoken by Muslim religious leaders is very valuable to Muslim communities
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Baku, Tashkent uncover $1.15bn trade potential beyond their $1bn target
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President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijani people have given many brilliant personalities to world culture
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National cuisine delights food lovers in Uzbekistan [PHOTOS]
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Armenian central bank chief warns of ‘apocalyptic scenario’ if Russia raises gas prices
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Open Azerbaijan Sailing Championship awards winners [PHOTOS]
15 September 15:43 -
Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan launch 'Business Barometer' to unlock new trade opportunities [PHOTOS]
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Trump envoy backs Lukashenko’s call to unfreeze Belarusian funds
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Türkiye backs Azerbaijan as peace deal reshapes South Caucasus agenda
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Future of Hormuz shipping remains uncertain despite Iran-Oman understanding
15 September 14:55 -
US says it has deployed weapons in orbit to defend forces in space
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Nobel Prize laureate Aziz Sancar expresses gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev
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Armenia ready to discuss withdrawal or continued presence of Russian military base
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Olympic champion on track to recover for World Judo Championships
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Azerbaijan’s net external financial assets rise by $3.3 billion in H1 2026
15 September 13:56 -
National Library marks Knowledge Day with book exhibitions [PHOTOS]
15 September 13:38 -
Türkiye, Azerbaijan face new strategic opportunities as geopolitical landscape shifts
15 September 13:21 -
President Ilham Aliyev receives Turkish Foreign Minister [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
15 September 13:08 -
Jeyhun Bayramov and Hakan Fidan hold one-on-one meeting in Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]
15 September 13:05 -
Türkiye plans nationwide tobacco sales ban from 2040
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Young talent shines at Fidan Hajiyeva Int'l Opera Festival [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev receives participants of international conferences held in Baku [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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