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Azerbaijan's multicultural model faces new propaganda challenge

Azerbaijan's multicultural model faces new propaganda challenge

In recent weeks, claims accusing Azerbaijan of having "expelled" Armenians from Karabakh and carried out so-called "ethnic cleansing" have once again been circulating widely across social media and Armenian nationalist platforms. These accusations are politically motivated, deliberately misleading, and aimed at distorting the realities on the ground.

Nation
Azerbaijani MFA reveals number of landmine victims since 2020-war

Azerbaijani MFA reveals number of landmine victims since 2020-war

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, since the 2020-war, 433 people have became a victim of landmine contamination by Armenia.

Oil & Gas
SOCAR acquires ITOCHU’s stake in Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli project

SOCAR acquires ITOCHU’s stake in Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli project

SOCAR has acquired the 3.65% stake owned by Japan’s ITOCHU Corporation in the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) project. It was noted that the relevant documents for the acquisition of the stake have been signed. The transaction was carried out in accordance with legal requirements, SOCAR’s internal regulations, and the existing regulatory obligations under the contract. Prior to the transaction, Itochu held a...

Business
Türkiye’s exports hit record high of $401.1 billion over past 12 months

Türkiye’s exports hit record high of $401.1 billion over past 12 months

Over the past 12 months, total exports of goods and services amounted to $401.1 billion. Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat said that Türkiye’s goods exports in July reached a record...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Rubinyan says Türkiye normalization is 'very close' as Azerbaijan talks advance

Rubinyan says Türkiye normalization is 'very close' as Azerbaijan talks advance

Ruben Rubinyan, candidate for Speaker of the National Assembly, has expressed confidence that the full normalisation of relations between Armenia and Türkiye is only a matter of time and is now very close, AzerNEWS reports via Armenpress.

World
Ancient 2,500-year-old statue unearthed in Turkiye

Ancient 2,500-year-old statue unearthed in Turkiye

A marble statue of a young man, believed to be around 2,500 years old, has been discovered in the ancient city of Sardis in Turkiye’s Manisa Province. The discovery was announced by Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Vietnam Days brings vibrant cultural showcase to Baku [PHOTOS]

Vietnam Days brings vibrant cultural showcase to Baku [PHOTOS]

Culture has become one of the strongest pillars of Azerbaijan–Vietnam relations, serving as a bridge between the two nations and fostering closer people-to-people ties.

Culture
Shamakhi to host 2nd Conference on Astronomy and Astrophysics

Shamakhi to host 2nd Conference on Astronomy and Astrophysics

The 2nd National Conference on "Current Problems in Astronomy and Astrophysics" is scheduled for September 8–9, 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
Azerbaijan clears more than 8,000 hectares of landmines in July

Azerbaijan clears more than 8,000 hectares of landmines in July

A total of 8,012.7 hectares of land were cleared of mines and unexploded ordnance during the operations.

Sports
National squad announced for Skopje Junior European Cup

National squad announced for Skopje Junior European Cup

The Skopje Junior European Cup 2026 will take place in North Macedonia on August 8–9, AzerNEWS reports.

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