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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 Khankendi as Karabakh tour begins

Diplomatic corps visits Khankendi as Karabakh tour begins

Members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan have visited the city of Khankendi, 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
Silver has its largest 2-month dollar drop since 1980

Silver has its largest 2-month dollar drop since 1980

Gold futures on the COMEX division declined, while silver prices moved higher in the latest trading session, AzerNEWS reports. The price of one troy ounce of gold fell by...

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
China grants zero-tariff access to all African trade partners

China grants zero-tariff access to all African trade partners

China has introduced a sweeping zero-tariff policy for all African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, in a move aimed at strengthening trade ties and supporting industrial development across the continent.

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
Prof. Dr. Maria Avendano Rito explores textile traditions and heritage at Carpet Forum 2026 [INTERVIEW]

Prof. Dr. Maria Avendano Rito explores textile traditions and heritage at Carpet Forum 2026 [INTERVIEW]

The International Carpet Forum 2026 in Baku has brought together international experts and artisans to discuss the significance of traditional carpet weaving and textile heritage in a rapidly globalizing world.

Culture
Folk Instruments Orchestra to give concert as part of World Urban Forum

Folk Instruments Orchestra to give concert as part of World Urban Forum

As part of the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), one of the most prestigious events of the United Nations (UN), the Honored Collective of the Said Rustamov Folk Instruments Orchestra will perform a concert program at the International Mugham Center in Baku on May 21, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Events
Hundreds still missing from First Karabakh War, state commission reports

Hundreds still missing from First Karabakh War, state commission reports

A total of 3,999 individuals remain officially registered as missing from the First Karabakh War, while six servicemen are listed as missing from the 44-day Second Karabakh War, according to information provided by the State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing Persons, AzerNEWS reports.

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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