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Beijing–Baku agreement unlocks new era for Azerbaijan’s agribusiness exports

Beijing–Baku agreement unlocks new era for Azerbaijan’s agribusiness exports

The intersection of strategic state planning and high-stakes economic diplomacy has just handed Azerbaijan’s agricultural sector its most transformative blueprint of the decade. Agriculture has historically formed the bedrock of the Azerbaijani rural economy, acting as a vital cushion and a cultural cornerstone long before hydrocarbons reshaped the Caspian shoreline.

Nation
Restoration work underway on 25 roads after flood damage in Azerbaijan [VIDEO]

Restoration work underway on 25 roads after flood damage in Azerbaijan [VIDEO]

Heavy rainfall and flooding recorded in March and April this year caused significant damage to road infrastructure in Baku and several regions of Azerbaijan, prompting large-scale restoration efforts, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil prices drop over 6% amid global market slump

Azeri Light oil prices drop over 6% amid global market slump

The price of Azerbaijan's flagship "Azeri Light" crude oil has experienced a sharp decline, dropping by $6.35, or 6.57%, to settle at $90.50 per barrel on a CIF basis at the Italian port of Augusta, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Chamber of Accounts: Receivables in Azerbaijan rise faster than budget spending

Chamber of Accounts: Receivables in Azerbaijan rise faster than budget spending

Receivables in Azerbaijan grew at a faster pace than state budget expenditures in 2025, increasing their share in overall budget spending, according to the Chamber of Accounts’ opinion on the draft law on the implementation of the 2025 state budget, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan calls for joint work with Azerbaijan on missing persons issue

Pashinyan calls for joint work with Azerbaijan on missing persons issue

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has stated that Armenia and Azerbaijan should work together to address the issue of missing persons, describing it as an important humanitarian matter that concerns both countries, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Armenia's elections echo Russia's 2006 Georgia playbook, activist says

Armenia's elections echo Russia's 2006 Georgia playbook, activist says

Recent developments in Armenia-Russia relations bear similarities to the tactics Moscow used against Georgia during periods of geopolitical tension, according to Georgian civil rights activist Gocha Gogsadze, AzerNEWS reports, citing in his exclusive paper to OC Media.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Winners of Azerbaijan Open Dance Championship announced in Baku [PHOTOS]

Winners of Azerbaijan Open Dance Championship announced in Baku [PHOTOS]

The final tournament of the 2025–2026 Azerbaijan Open Dance Championship in non-sport dance disciplines has concluded in Baku, becoming one of the most striking events of the dance season, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
National musicians fascinate audience in Uzbekistan [PHOTOS]

National musicians fascinate audience in Uzbekistan [PHOTOS]

Spectacular concert program dedicated to the rich heritage of Azerbaijani music has been presented at the Uzbekistan State Conservatory in Tashkent, 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 Azerbaijan's Gabala district

Earthquake hits Azerbaijan's Gabala district

According to the Republican Seismic Survey Center, the earthquake occurred in the Gabala district, approximately 11 kilometers southwest of the Gabala seismic station.

Sports
Azerbaijani chess players to compete at World Junior Championship in Italy

Azerbaijani chess players to compete at World Junior Championship in Italy

The World Junior Chess Championship is set to take place in Montesilvano, bringing together young talents from 86 countries, AzerNEWS reports.

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