Azerbaijan balances hydrocarbon legacy with methane reduction and green energy growth
Every year on June 5, the global community observes World Environment Day - the United Nations’ flagship platform for raising awareness and driving action on the world's most pressing ecological challenges. Amid accelerating global climate shifts, this day carries profound weight for Azerbaijan.
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Baku hosts World Environment Day 2026 [PHOTOS]
The Republic of Azerbaijan is hosting World Environment Day (WED) in Baku in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry confirms death of five citizens in Azov Sea
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First VP Mehriban Aliyeva congratulates Azerbaijan national team on European minifootball title
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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry congratulates Denmark on National Day
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Publication on occasion of World Environment Day posted on President Ilham Aliyev's social media pages [PHOTO]
Azeri Light oil price decreases in global markets
Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil has recorded a notable decline in international markets, falling by $3.62, or 3.47%, on a CIF basis at Italy’s Augusta port to $100.78 per barrel, AzerNEWS reports.
Azercell and AWS develop a technology platform for training AI models in Azerbaijani language
Azercell Telecom has taken a significant step in advancing artificial intelligence capabilities for the Azerbaijani language. In partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company has established a technology platform designed to support the training and optimization of large language models (LLMs) in Azerbaijani.
Infrastructure Azerbaijan built to bypass Armenia could now be Yerevan's lifeline
The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars line officially entered full operation on Tuesday, its freight capacity rising fivefold to five million tonnes per year. Georgia's prime minister used the ceremony to signal Armenia could join. Whether Yerevan can, and whether it will, depends on an election, a Russian lease contract, and 41 kilometres of track through territory nobody can quite agree on.
Gas prices rose in Europe and Asia after US action on Iran
Consumers in Europe and Asia have faced a sharp rise in fuel prices, with aviation fuel increasing by around 35% and gasoline by approximately 40% compared to pre-escalation levels following the intensification of tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, AzerNEWS reports.
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Azerbaijan showcases its cultural heritage in Turkmenistan [PHOTOS]
A large Azerbaijani delegation led by Minister of Culture Adil Karimli has arrived in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, ahead of the highly anticipated Azerbaijan Culture Days, AzerNEWS reports.
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Aydin Mehdiyev's solo photography exhibition opens in Rome [PHOTOS]
From 29 May to 5 June 2026, Medina Art Gallery in Rome, Italy, hosted the solo photography exhibition "Stone Guardians of Azerbaijan" by renowned Azerbaijani photographer Aydin Mehdiyev, organized by Palazzo Mandrilli Gallery, AzerNEWS reports.
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Icherisheher turns into vibrant open-air sports venue for kids [PHOTOS]
The Azerbaijan Ministry of Youth and Sports, in partnership with the Azerbaijan Water Sports Federation,have organized an open rowing training session, AzerNEWS reports.
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Para taekwondo athlete claims gold at Rome Grand Prix [PHOTOS]
Azerbaijan's national para taekwondo team delivered a strong performance at the World Para Taekwondo Grand Prix Rome, AzerNEWS reports.
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Azerbaijan balances hydrocarbon legacy with methane reduction and green energy growth
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Para taekwondo athlete claims gold at Rome Grand Prix [PHOTOS]
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Aydin Mehdiyev's solo photography exhibition opens in Rome [PHOTOS]
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UN World Environment Day marks global efforts to protect the planet
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Baku hosts World Environment Day 2026 [PHOTOS]
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Publication on occasion of World Environment Day posted on President Ilham Aliyev's social media pages [PHOTO]
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Azerbaijan showcases its cultural heritage in Turkmenistan [PHOTOS]
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National track cycling team prepares for European Championship
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President Ilham Aliyev addresses participants at World Environment Day 2026
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'Young Beekeeper' project carried out on Leyla Aliyeva's initiative successfully wraps up in Yevlakh [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan wins second European Mini-Football Championship title
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Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva visit boarding school with integrated training No. 11 [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan’s agriculture output grows 37.8% over past 10 years
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Days of Azerbaijani Culture to be held in Turkmenistan
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Baku Forum highlights new era of Eurasian connectivity
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Azerbaijan promotes tourism potential in China during international dialogue
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Young Azerbaijani rowers win medals in Kazakhstan [PHOTOS]
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New stormwater collector system planned in Khankendi
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National Drama Theatre stages Shakespeare's tragedy in Turkiye [PHOTOS]
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Several wounded in Israeli drone strike despite Lebanon truce agreement
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Azerbaijan’s jewelry exports rise 47% in first quarter
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Russia sends another transit shipment to Armenia via Azerbaijan
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BTC pipeline transports nearly 557 million tons of Azerbaijani oil over 20 years
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Azercell supports 4th National Cybersecurity Forum
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Azerbaijan U-20 to face Pakistan in friendly match
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Third Kelaghayi Festival brings tradition and art to life in Sumgait [PHOTOS]
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