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Washington peace, one year on: What changed in South Caucasus?

Washington peace, one year on: What changed in South Caucasus?

A year after the landmark Washington meeting between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the South Caucasus is beginning to look less like a geopolitical fault line and more like a region undergoing strategic reconfiguration. Although many recognise it as only the initialling of a peace agreement, the significance of the 8 August 2025 meeting, in fact, lies in the wider shift it set in motion: from conflict management towards connectivity, economic integration and a new balance of power.

Nation
Middle Corridor gains strategic importance as Azerbaijan expands logistics role

Middle Corridor gains strategic importance as Azerbaijan expands logistics role

Amid growing geopolitical instability, rising risks to traditional trade routes, and businesses’ efforts to diversify supply chains, the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor) linking China, Central Asia, the South Caucasus, Türkiye, and Europe is gaining increasing strategic importance.

Oil & Gas
Europe's natural gas storage stuck at 57%, lowest since 2011

Europe's natural gas storage stuck at 57%, lowest since 2011

Europe's natural gas storage facilities are currently 57% full, marking the lowest level recorded for this time of year since 2011. By comparison, storage sites across the continent were approximately...

Business
Azercell launches annual subscription for ZengimCELL service

Azercell launches annual subscription for ZengimCELL service

The new annual subscription offers 12 months of personalized ringback tones

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Baku Court of Appeals rejects appeals filed by convicted Armenian nationals [PHOTOS]

Baku Court of Appeals rejects appeals filed by convicted Armenian nationals [PHOTOS]

On August 6, an open court hearing continued at the Baku Court of Appeals regarding appeals filed by citizens of the Republic of Armenia - Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others - who were convicted by the Baku Military Court of crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, including the preparation and conduct of an aggressive war, genocide, violations of the laws and customs of war, terrorism, financing of terrorism, forcible seizure of power, and numerous other crimes as a result of Armenia’s military aggression against Azerbaijan.

World
Meta ordered to pay for harming children’s mental health

Meta ordered to pay for harming children’s mental health

A court in the U.S. state of New Mexico has ordered Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, to pay $567 million in damages over allegations that its platforms negatively affected the mental health of underage users, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Eight bison calves born in Shahdag National Park this year

Eight bison calves born in Shahdag National Park this year

Eight bison calves have been born this year in Shahdag National Park, marking a significant achievement in Azerbaijan's efforts to restore the population of this endangered species, AzerNEWS reports citing WWF Azerbaijan.

Culture
Azerbaijan, Vietnam explore new opportunities for film cooperation [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan, Vietnam explore new opportunities for film cooperation [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan and Vietnam are exploring new opportunities for cooperation in the film industry, including joint film production, professional exchanges, and the development of creative projects.

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
Another group of families returns to Khojavand [PHOTOS]

Another group of families returns to Khojavand [PHOTOS]

In line with the instructions of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, the Great Return process to the country’s liberated territories continues.

Sports
Organizing Committee reviews preparations for FIFA Youth World Cups in Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]

Organizing Committee reviews preparations for FIFA Youth World Cups in Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan has gained significant experience in hosting major international sporting events, strengthening its reputation as a reliable venue for global competitions.

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