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Hungary’s OTS role faces uncertainty as it adopts new policy after Orbán

Hungary’s OTS role faces uncertainty as it adopts new policy after Orbán

Viktor Orbán has long stood at the center of Europe’s political tensions, shaping Hungary into one of the most controversial actors within the European Union.

Nation
OTS foreign ministers to hold informal meeting in Antalya during Diplomacy Forum

OTS foreign ministers to hold informal meeting in Antalya during Diplomacy Forum

An informal meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States will be held in Antalya, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
OPEC: World oil demand growth at 1.4M bpd in 2026

OPEC: World oil demand growth at 1.4M bpd in 2026

The global oil demand is still projected to grow by 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2026, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said in its monthly report released on Monday, unchanged from the last month's forecast, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Azerbaijan’s non-oil sector expands, but GDP still edges lower

Azerbaijan’s non-oil sector expands, but GDP still edges lower

Azerbaijan’s gross domestic product (GDP) totaled 29.703 billion manats in the first quarter of 2026, according to official data, reflecting a slight contraction compared to the same period last year, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Ballots and narratives: Diaspora pressure mounts ahead of Armenia’s vote

Ballots and narratives: Diaspora pressure mounts ahead of Armenia’s vote

As elections approach in Armenia, Yerevan is meeting the moment not with its usual intensity of tension, but rather with an air of calm and quiet. Yet there is a saying: after every calm, a storm inevitably follows. This may well signal that, as the country edges closer to what could prove a decisive day, more serious developments lie ahead.

World
Hungary's new PM Magyar reaffirms support for Israel

Hungary's new PM Magyar reaffirms support for Israel

Hungary's incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, reaffirmed his country's support for Israel on Monday, stating that there is a "special relationship" between the two countries, 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

Lifestyle
World Rock and Roll Day: Sound that changed music forever

World Rock and Roll Day: Sound that changed music forever

April 13 is observed as "World Rock and Roll Day", a date symbolically linked to the emergence and global rise of rock and roll music, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Azerbaijani youth secure multiple medals at Geneva Int'l Exhibition of Inventions [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani youth secure multiple medals at Geneva Int'l Exhibition of Inventions [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani youth have been represented at the 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions held at Palexpo Exhibition Centre in Switzerland, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Events
Moldova leaves CIS as Russian influence crumbles across former Soviet space

Moldova leaves CIS as Russian influence crumbles across former Soviet space

The "security architecture" that Russia has built over decades in the post-Soviet space is currently falling apart before our eyes. What was once a monolithic bloc of influence, cemented by shared history and Moscow-centric treaties, is fracturing into a complex mosaic of competing interests, shifting loyalties, and open defiance.

Sports
National gymnasts achieve historic results at European Championships [PHOTOS]

National gymnasts achieve historic results at European Championships [PHOTOS]

The 2026 European Championships in Trampoline, Double Mini-Trampoline and Tumbling in Portugal concluded with significant achievements for Azerbaijani gymnasts, AzerNEWS reports.

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