Baku-Yerevan economic engagement lowers regional geopolitical risks
Economic normalization between Azerbaijan and Armenia is beginning to produce measurable effects in trade, transit and regional connectivity. The most important point is that both countries have moved from a zero-sum confrontation toward limited, practical cooperation. That shift matters because in the South Caucasus, even modest changes in transport access, customs flows, and investor expectations can have outsized geopolitical and economic consequences.
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Azerbaijan highlights Silk Road ties at Beijing Chinese Literature Congress [PHOTOS]
The Chinese Literature Congress, a major international scientific conference organized by the Institute of Literature of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, has convened in Beijing to foster intercultural dialogue and global academic cooperation, AzerNEWS reports.
Moody's keeps SOCAR's credit rating unchanged
International credit rating agency Moody's Ratings has reaffirmed the Baa3 long-term issuer rating of Azerbaijan's State Oil Company (SOCAR).
Gold, silver prices rise amid global economic uncertainty
Global precious metals prices moved higher as investors continued to favor safe-haven assets.
Azerbaijan’s exports to Armenia reach $17 million
Azerbaijan exported goods worth $17.1286 million to Armenia in January-June of this year.
Ankara slams Athens over closure of Turkish minority schools in Western Thrace
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned Greece's decision to shut down eight more primary schools belonging to the Western Thrace Turkish minority, accusing Athens of systemic discrimination and violating international treaties, AzerNEWS reports.
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National artists showcase art pieces at Venice Biennale [PHOTOS]
As part of the Venice Biennale, works by Azerbaijani artists are being exhibited at Palazzo da Mula, AzerNEWS reports.
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Leyla Aliyeva attends presentation of "Azerbaijani Carpets - From Tradition to Contemporary Art" exhibition in Budapest [PHOTOS]
Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, attended the presentation of "Azerbaijani Carpets - From Tradition to Contemporary Art" exhibition organized at the Museum of Ethnography in Budapest, Hungary.
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Azerbaijan Navy holds graduation ceremony for Basic Diver Course [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
Pursuant to the relevant order of the First Deputy Minister of Defense – Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army, a graduation ceremony for the Basic Diver Course was held in the Azerbaijan Navy.
World Cup 2026: Spain and Argentina clash in blockbuster final tonight
The winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will be decided today, AzerNEWS reports.
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