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Italy’s energy strategy turns northbound as Caspian gas flows rise

Italy’s energy strategy turns northbound as Caspian gas flows rise

When Giorgia Meloni arrives in Baku on Tuesday, the pipeline connecting the two countries will have just completed its first expansion. The harder conversation is about what comes next.

Nation
Diplomatic corps visits Karabakh University during trip to liberated territories [PHOTOS]

Diplomatic corps visits Karabakh University during trip to liberated territories [PHOTOS]

Representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan have visited Karabakh University as part of a broader trip to the country’s liberated territories, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price dips slightly amid global market adjustments

Azeri Light oil price dips slightly amid global market adjustments

The price of Azerbaijan’s flagship Azeri Light crude oil posted a slight decline on international markets, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Baku Port activates seventh berth for first time after modernisation works [PHOTOS]

Baku Port activates seventh berth for first time after modernisation works [PHOTOS]

The Baku International Sea Port has brought its previously unused seventh berth into active operation for the first time in its history as part of modernisation efforts carried out by Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY), AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Nikol Pashinyan lauds historic Armenia-Azerbaijan deputy PM visits

Nikol Pashinyan lauds historic Armenia-Azerbaijan deputy PM visits

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has lauded the historic reciprocal visits by Armenian and Azerbaijani deputy prime ministers, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Araghchi claims Pentagon is 'lying' about war costs, claiming int cost more to US taxpayers

Araghchi claims Pentagon is 'lying' about war costs, claiming int cost more to US taxpayers

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the Pentagon on Friday, claiming that the United States Department of Defense is "lying" about the cost of the military conflict in the Middle East, 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
Belgian contemporary textile artist highlights cultural exchange at Carpet Forum 2026 [INTERVIEW]

Belgian contemporary textile artist highlights cultural exchange at Carpet Forum 2026 [INTERVIEW]

The International Carpet Forum 2026 addresses many important themes related to the preservation of traditional craftsmanship, the promotion of cultural heritage, and the integration of artisanal practices into the contemporary global art and design markets.

Culture
Vatican hosts event presenting joint projects with Heydar Aliyev Foundation [PHOTOS]

Vatican hosts event presenting joint projects with Heydar Aliyev Foundation [PHOTOS]

On April 30, a presentation ceremony of projects implemented jointly with the Heydar Aliyev Foundation was held at the Chancellery Palace in the Vatican, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Events
Azerbaijan Special Forces complete training session for reservists [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Special Forces complete training session for reservists [PHOTOS]

In accordance with the plan, the reservists participated in fire, tactical, drill, physical, and socio-political training classes, as well as theoretical and practical classes in various specialties, along with educational discussions on patriotism.

Sports
Azerbaijani rowers secure four medals at President Cup 2026 Int'l Regatta [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani rowers secure four medals at President Cup 2026 Int'l Regatta [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani rowers have secured four medals at the "President Cup 2026" International Rowing and Canoeing Regatta, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

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