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Azerbaijan’s connectivity vision expands as Armenia joins regional digital corridor

Azerbaijan’s connectivity vision expands as Armenia joins regional digital corridor

A routine telecoms agreement between Azerbaijani and Armenian operators carries outsized significance: for three decades, Armenia's internet traffic was deliberately routed around its neighbour. Now it runs through it

Nation
State banquet hosted on behalf of President Ilham Aliyev in honor of President of Turkmenistan [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

State banquet hosted on behalf of President Ilham Aliyev in honor of President of Turkmenistan [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

On June 22, a state banquet on behalf of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev was hosted in honor of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the Gulustan Palace in Baku.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan increases natural gas exports to Georgia

Azerbaijan increases natural gas exports to Georgia

Azerbaijan exported 1.118 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Georgia in January-April 2026, valued at 132.1 million U.S. dollars.

Business
AZAL adds fourth modern Airbus A320neo to its fleet [PHOTOS

AZAL adds fourth modern Airbus A320neo to its fleet [PHOTOS

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), part of AZCON Holding, has expanded its fleet with another state-of-the-art Airbus A320neo aircraft.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan to provide part of Armenia's international internet connectivity

Azerbaijan to provide part of Armenia's international internet connectivity

Azerbaijan and Armenia have taken another practical step toward regional connectivity, with telecommunications companies from the two countries signing agreements on internet transit services, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Pezeshkian said to travel to Pakistan on Tuesday

Pezeshkian said to travel to Pakistan on Tuesday

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to travel to Pakistan on Tuesday, Hezbollah-linked news outlet Al-Mayadeen reported on Monday, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan Tango Festival kicks off in Icherisheher [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Tango Festival kicks off in Icherisheher [PHOTOS]

The international tango festival El Calor en Baku – Azerbaijan Tango Festival, dedicated to Argentina's Flag Day, has officially opened in Baku, offering audiences a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the captivating world of Argentine tango, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Baku, Tashkent promote cultural dialogue as bridge between nations [PHOTOS]

Baku, Tashkent promote cultural dialogue as bridge between nations [PHOTOS]

A presentation dedicated to the role of cultural dialogue in strengthening Azerbaijan–Uzbekistan friendship ties has been held at the Heydar Aliyev Azerbaijan Cultural Center in Uzbekistan, 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

Events
Earthquake hits Caspian Sea

Earthquake hits Caspian Sea

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 18 km beneath the earth’s surface.

Sports
Taekwondo champions crowned at Schoolchildren's Sports Olympiad [PHOTOS]

Taekwondo champions crowned at Schoolchildren's Sports Olympiad [PHOTOS]

The taekwondo competitions held as part of the National Schoolchildren's Sports Olympiad have come to an end, AzerNEWS reports.

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