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Gulf war hits Caucasus tourism: How Azerbaijan bucks the trend [ANALYSIS]
Regardless of when and under what conditions the Iran conflict might ultimately find resolution, we must acknowledge that it will take a considerable amount of time for the economies of the region and many nations worldwide to regain their footing. As one neighbour is already suffering, how is the current situation in Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan summons Belgian and Dutch envoys over “anti-Azerbaijani” parliamentary resolutions
On April 20, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan summoned the ambassadors of Belgium and Netherlands to express strong protest over recent parliamentary decisions, AzerNEWS reports.
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Azerbaijan, Sri Lanka discuss expansion of bilateral cooperation
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Azerbaijan engages in high-level talks with World Bank and IMF
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Azerbaijan elected to chair UNESCAP session as Bayramov outlines global priorities
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ADA University English Olympiad unites students nationwide to showcase academic skills [PHOTOS]
Azerbaijan’s non-oil surge offers hope for bigger economy
A new Oliver Wyman report puts a $150bn target on the Azerbaijani economy within a decade. The path requires 7.2% annual growth, well above current forecasts. But four structural opportunities, if seized simultaneously, make the ambition more plausible than it first appears.
Azerconnect Group and Nvidia sign strategic deal to bring cloud gaming and AI technologies to Azerbaijan
Azerconnect Group and NVIDIA have signed a strategic cooperation agreement in the United States, marking a significant step in expanding advanced digital technologies in Azerbaijan, AzerNEWS reports.
Armenia seeks stronger ties with neighbors, Pashinyan says
Pashinyan made the statement while presenting the provision of the ruling Civil Contract party’s election program for 2026 on institutionalizing peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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Europe’s expanding footprint in Armenia raises old questions
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Azerbaijan, Armenia parliamentary speakers meet on sidelines of IPU assembly in Istanbul [VIDEO]
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Pashinyan hails ‘new economic era’ as TRIPP project promises to end Armenia’s isolation
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Ballots and narratives: Diaspora pressure mounts ahead of Armenia’s vote
US military strike on alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat it accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing three people.
![Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]](https://www.azernews.az/media/2025/03/22/426x235/17425624306408228467_1200x630.jpg)
Exhibition 'Spring Colors' to open at Khatai Arts Center
Khatai Arts Center will open an art exhibition titled "Spring Colors" on April 20 and 21 at 12:00 and 16:00, AzerNEWS reports.
Baku to celebrate International Dance Day with special concert
A special concert celebrating International Dance Day will be held on April 21 at the International Mugham Center, AzerNEWS reports.
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2nd Autism Awareness Forum held in Baku [PHOTOS]
The “2nd Autism Awareness Forum” was held on April 18, 2026, at the Nizami Cinema Center in Baku, organized by the IDDO Mental Health Program.
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Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation participates in EWF Congress [PHOTOS]
The European Weightlifting Federation has hosted an extraordinary Partial Electoral Congress in Batumi, Georgia, AzerNEWS reports.
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Azerconnect Group and Nvidia sign strategic deal to bring cloud gaming and AI technologies to Azerbaijan
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Armenia seeks stronger ties with neighbors, Pashinyan says
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Azerbaijan summons Belgian and Dutch envoys over “anti-Azerbaijani” parliamentary resolutions
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Precious metals retreat amid shifting geopolitics
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US military strike on alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea
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Baku to celebrate International Dance Day with special concert
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U.S. deploys sea drones to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz
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Azerbaijan, Sri Lanka discuss expansion of bilateral cooperation
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Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation participates in EWF Congress [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan engages in high-level talks with World Bank and IMF
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Gulf war hits Caucasus tourism: How Azerbaijan bucks the trend [ANALYSIS]
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Azerbaijan elected to chair UNESCAP session as Bayramov outlines global priorities
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US shocked to learn other countries also read “how to weaponize economy” manual
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ADA University English Olympiad unites students nationwide to showcase academic skills [PHOTOS]
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Moscow, Delhi sign major mutual assistance pact allowing troop deployments
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Azerbaijan increases electricity exports to Russia early this year
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2nd Autism Awareness Forum held in Baku [PHOTOS]
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Leyla Aliyeva launches Social-Emotional Learning Program for children in care [PHOTOS]
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3,000 candles and triumph of Elvin Hoxha Ganiyev in Turkiye – one of finest violinists of our time [PHOTOS/VIDEOS]
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Azerbaijani wrestlers step onto mat at European Championships
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Azerbaijan’s retail trade expands in early 2026 as consumer spending patterns shift
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US war costs against Iran climb to nearly 56 billion Dollars
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Azerbaijan Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov attends UNESCAP session in Bangkok [PHOTOS]
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Slovak PM says Lithuania, Latvia blocked his flight to Moscow parade for second year
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President Ilham Aliyev addresses participants of 82nd session of UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
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Azerbaijan’s non-oil surge offers hope for bigger economy
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Ukraine claims $100 million daily losses for Russia after strikes on oil infrastructure
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Hormuz knot: Fragile ceasefire on brink
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Türkiye lifts visa requirement for Australian citizens
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Visitors from Northeast Asia to Azerbaijan rise significantly in early 2026
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Israel’s corruption trial stalls again as Netanyahu stays off witness stand
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North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles into sea with new rising nuclear concerns
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S&P affirms Türkiye’s credit rating, outlook remains stable
19 April 21:21 -
China eyes stealth drones to counter Taiwan’s “swarm boat” strategy
19 April 20:42 -
US signals possible Iran peace deal within weeks amid fragile ceasefire
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Armenian PM Pashinyan seen with ex-wife Hakobyan during trip [VIDEO]
19 April 19:44 -
Syria foils alleged Hezbollah-linked “sabotage” plot in Quneitra
19 April 19:13 -
Defense Ministry releases weekly summary video [VIDEO]
19 April 18:45 -
Trump: Vance to skip Pakistan talks over 'security'
19 April 18:12 -
Precious metals rise in Azerbaijan as gold tops four thousand dollars
19 April 17:43 -
Azerbaijani judokas claim four medals at European Championship in Tbilisi
19 April 17:10 -
Trump Tower returns? new skyscraper project signals shifting US-Georgia ties
19 April 16:45 -
Serbian President makes phone call to President Ilham Aliyev
19 April 16:30 -
Hakan Fidan: Erdogan-Aliyev-Sharif unity sends message “to whole world”
19 April 16:16 -
Europe’s expanding footprint in Armenia raises old questions
19 April 15:48 -
Azerbaijanis among top foreign buyers of property in Türkiye
19 April 15:16 -
Ukraine hits key Russian drone plant in Taganrog in missile strike
19 April 14:45 -
US, Iran said to hold talks in Pakistan next week
19 April 14:14 -
Mustafayev: Baku Turkology Congress shaped key decisions for the future of Turkic world
19 April 13:49 -
Iran slams EU “hypocrisy” over stance on US-Israel tensions
19 April 13:27 -
Zelensky: 'Every dollar' on Russian oil funds war
19 April 12:58 -
Baku set for large-scale redevelopment under 2040 master plan
19 April 12:29 -
Azerbaijan, Türkiye discuss climate cooperation ahead of COP31
19 April 11:59 -
Russia signals readiness to assist Iran in removal of enriched uranium
19 April 11:24 -
Azerbaijan and Mexico sign memorandum to strengthen diaspora cooperation
19 April 10:52 -
New footage points to possible arrival of North Korean soldiers in Russia
19 April 10:21 -
Bayramov departs for Thailand to attend UNESCAP session
19 April 09:50 -
France to introduce legislation targeting social media algorithms
19 April 09:00 -
Antalya Diplomacy Forum highlights emerging Türkiye–Azerbaijan strategic axis
19 April 08:30 -
Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal
19 April 08:00 -
Swedish king controversy reveals monarchy’s democratic contradiction
19 April 00:18 -
White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid rising fear about Mythos model
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US approves potential $11.9 billion sale of naval combat systems to Germany
18 April 22:55 -
Head of UN should be woman, says Spanish PM
18 April 22:25 -
US extends Russian oil sanctions waiver until May 16
18 April 21:50 -
Global oil market suffers $50 billion loss after Iran war disruptions
18 April 21:20 -
Russian drones target industrial and civilian sites in Kharkiv Region
18 April 20:45 -
Iran arrests 127 over alleged preparations for 'enemy attack'
18 April 20:15 -
France and UK demand unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz
18 April 19:40 -
Georgia detains 53 foreign nationals in crackdown on illegal migration
18 April 19:10 -
Turkish FM to host Balkan Peace Platform meeting at Antalya Diplomacy Forum
18 April 18:35 -
China humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leaps
18 April 18:05 -
Kyrgyzstan looks to Türkiye and Azerbaijan for regional progress
18 April 17:30 -
Middle Corridor emerging as key route amid global instability
18 April 17:00 -
Fractured West finds new balance as populism falters
18 April 16:30 -
Azerbaijan, Pakistan discuss regional issues at Antalya Meeting
18 April 15:55 -
Azerbaijan’s First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva attends panel session on “United for Peace in Palestine: Confronting Scholasticide, Protecting Future” in Antalya [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
18 April 15:51 -
Jeyhun Bayramov meets Rwandan foreign minister at Antalya Diplomacy Forum
18 April 15:25 -
US Congress bill to repeal Section 907 gains new co-sponsors
18 April 14:50 -
Hikmet Hajiyev meets Venezuelan deputy foreign minister at Antalya Diplomacy Forum
18 April 14:20 -
Iran says it has reasserted military control over Strait of Hormuz
18 April 13:45 -
Officials highlight importance of Azerbaijan–Georgia regional links [PHOTOS]
18 April 13:15 -
"Theatre of Dreams": New exhibition at Heydar Aliyev Center
18 April 12:40 -
Footage of President Ilham Aliyev's visit to Türkiye posted on his social media [VIDEO]
18 April 12:31 -
Monotamasha “Ölməz” honours national hero Natig Gasimov in Mingachevir premiere [PHOTOS]
18 April 12:10 -
Azerbaijanis rank among top foreign homebuyers in Türkiye despite decline in sales
18 April 11:35 -
Misli Premier League round 28 continues with key matches
18 April 11:05 -
NATO chief downplays fears of U.S. exit, calls for stronger European role
18 April 10:30 -
Azeri Light oil price drops nearly 10 percent in global market shift
18 April 10:00 -
Starmer faces calls to resign as Epstein-linked scandal engulfs Mandelson appointment
18 April 09:00 -
Türkiye seeks new alliance with Pakistan, Saudi & Egypt as power vacuum grows
18 April 08:30 -
Top auto parts supplier posts first loss in years
18 April 08:00 -
Robots free Chinese workers from factory jobs
17 April 23:10 -
Germany offers subsidies for electric vehicle purchases
17 April 22:37 -
Pentagon faces growing dependence on SpaceX
17 April 22:06 -
Ford to recall vehicles in U.S
17 April 21:35 -
Turkiye calls to block Telegram
17 April 21:13 -
China becomes world leader in nuclear power capacity
17 April 20:44 -
President Ilham Aliyev and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meet in Antalya [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
17 April 20:31 -
Iran’s Lego videos reshape narrative war
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