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Azerbaijan’s tourism industry faces a decade of growth as global demand shifts

Azerbaijan’s tourism industry faces a decade of growth as global demand shifts

Azerbaijan has been welcoming travellers for centuries. Merchants once crossed the country along the Silk Road, carrying silk, spices, gold and other goods between Europe and the East. Today, the country attracts visitors with its Caspian coastline, mountain resorts, historic landmarks and distinctive cuisine. A new international study suggests that many more foreign tourists could visit Azerbaijan over the next decade.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev offered condolences to Spanish Prime Minister over train accident

President Ilham Aliyev offered condolences to Spanish Prime Minister over train accident

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has offered condolences to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez over the tragic train accident that claimed the lives of dozens of people.

Oil & Gas
Saudi Aramco offers discounted crude after European refiners turn to Azerbaijan

Saudi Aramco offers discounted crude after European refiners turn to Azerbaijan

Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco has begun offering additional crude oil supplies to European buyers at discounted prices, following the restoration of operations at a major pipeline disrupted by a drone attack in September.

Business
US dollar dominates Azerbaijan’s state-guaranteed debt portfolio

US dollar dominates Azerbaijan’s state-guaranteed debt portfolio

The US dollar accounted for the largest share of Azerbaijan’s state-guaranteed debt as of October 1, exceeding the euro’s share by ...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia rejects Azerbaijan's call for apology over ethnic cleansing

Armenia rejects Azerbaijan's call for apology over ethnic cleansing

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has rejected suggestions that Azerbaijan's expectation of an apology for the displacement and ethnic cleansing of Azerbaijanis should become an additional condition for signing the peace agreement between Baku and Yerevan.

World
Araghchi: Iran still open to diplomacy

Araghchi: Iran still open to diplomacy

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that Tehran is still open to a diplomatic solution to the conflict with the United States.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Leyla Aliyeva familiarizes herself with activities of social sewing facility in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva familiarizes herself with activities of social sewing facility in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, and Alena Aliyeva visited a social sewing facility operating in the city of Shamakhi on October 26.

Culture
Artist Farid Rasulov meets art lovers at Azerkhalcha exhibition hall [FOTOS]

Artist Farid Rasulov meets art lovers at Azerkhalcha exhibition hall [FOTOS]

The discussion focused on how Rasulov’s works take on a new artistic form through carpet-making, as well as on Stitches That Keep Tales Alive: Karabakh Carpets, a collection created in collaboration with OJSC Azerkhalcha.

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
Azerbaijani delegation attends 7th Innovation Week in Mombasa [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani delegation attends 7th Innovation Week in Mombasa [PHOTOS]

The participation of an Azerbaijani delegation in the 7th Innovation Week, held in Mombasa, Kenya, highlights the importance attached to expanding cooperation between the two countries in youth, education and sustainable development.

Sports
Azerbaijan’s boxers win 25 medals at four European Championships in 2026

Azerbaijan’s boxers win 25 medals at four European Championships in 2026

Azerbaijani boxers won 25 medals across the four European Championships they entered in 2026.

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