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How decades of conflict cost South Caucasus its future [OPINION]

How decades of conflict cost South Caucasus its future [OPINION]

The South Caucasus is a region that inherently possesses all the necessary ingredients to emulate the prosperity, stability, and high living standards of the Baltic states, the Persian Gulf, or even Scandinavia. Geographically blessed as a vital crossroads between East and West, and endowed with rich natural resources, this pivotal land should logically support a population thriving in wealth and security.

Nation
EU says Ankara, Baku and Yerevan talks advance regional connectivity

EU says Ankara, Baku and Yerevan talks advance regional connectivity

The European Union has held high-level talks in Türkiye, Azerbaijan, and Armenia aimed at advancing regional connectivity, with a focus on strengthening trade, energy links, and stability in the South Caucasus, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Southern Gas Corridor assets approach 14 billion USD

Southern Gas Corridor assets approach 14 billion USD

According to the company's annual consolidated audit report, prepared by Ernst & Young (E&Y), the decline in profit was primarily driven by lower revenues and a decrease in other income. However, a faster decline in the cost of sales helped support the company's operating performance. At the end of 2025, SGC's retained earnings reached...

Business
Azercell fosters digital skills and lifelong learning for senior citizens [PHOTOS]

Azercell fosters digital skills and lifelong learning for senior citizens [PHOTOS]

Company organizes a dedicated learning program for members of the “Üçüncü Bahar” Public Union

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Baku Appeals Court reviews defence challenges in high-profile war crimes case [PHOTOS]

Baku Appeals Court reviews defence challenges in high-profile war crimes case [PHOTOS]

The hearing was attended by representatives of the victims and the state prosecution, including Abbas Abbasli, Head of the State Prosecution Department of the Prosecutor General's Office, together with prosecutors Anar Alakbarov and Sevinj Gasimova from the same department.

World
Samsung and Meta Platforms are reportedly in chip talks

Samsung and Meta Platforms are reportedly in chip talks

Samsung Foundry and Meta Platforms are reportedly in advanced negotiations over a 10 trillion won ($6.54 billion) agreement to manufacture Meta's third-generation Meta Training and Inference Accelerator (MTIA) chips, according to a report published by Seoul Economic Daily (Sedaily) on Friday, citing industry sources, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Press conference held in Baku ahead of Shahin Novrasli Festival [PHOTOS]

Press conference held in Baku ahead of Shahin Novrasli Festival [PHOTOS]

A press conference for the Shahin Novrasli Festival has been held at the Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Icherisheher, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
National History Museum opens exhibition on landmark First Turkological Congress [PHOTOS]

National History Museum opens exhibition on landmark First Turkological Congress [PHOTOS]

An opening ceremony has been held at the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan for the exhibition titled "Baku. 1926: Language, Thought, Unity," dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the First Turkological Congress, 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
Baku hosts NATO training program focused on modern military standards [PHOTOS]

Baku hosts NATO training program focused on modern military standards [PHOTOS]

Pursuant to the Partnership for Peace Programme between the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan and NATO for 2026, a course is being conducted in Baku by the NATO Allied LANDCOM Mobile Training Team.

Sports
FIFA World Cup 2026: Six round of 16 pairings confirmed

FIFA World Cup 2026: Six round of 16 pairings confirmed

The 1/16 final stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 has concluded 12 matches, AzerNEWS reports.

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