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Western narratives on Azerbaijan’s religious landscape miss bigger picture [OPINION]

Western narratives on Azerbaijan’s religious landscape miss bigger picture [OPINION]

The latest report published by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom regarding Azerbaijan raises serious questions about the objectivity, balance, and political motivations behind certain international assessments presented under the banner of human rights advocacy.

Nation
Mentorship Program guides 'Yüksəliş' winners in career growth [PHOTOS]

Mentorship Program guides 'Yüksəliş' winners in career growth [PHOTOS]

Chairman of the Board of "AzerGold" Closed Joint-Stock Company, Zakir Ibrahimov, has held a meeting with the winners of the 5th "Yüksəliş" (Rise) competition, Togrul Khalilov and Shahriyar Hasanverdiyev, within the framework of the Mentorship Program, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light crude price drops 2.5 percent to 98.01 dollars

Azeri Light crude price drops 2.5 percent to 98.01 dollars

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light CIF crude oil in the Italian port of Augusta has fallen by 2.56 dollars, or 2.5 percent, settling at 98.01 dollars per barrel, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Azerbaijan outbound travel drops 4.8 percent in early 2026

Azerbaijan outbound travel drops 4.8 percent in early 2026

The number of Azerbaijani citizens traveling to foreign countries during the first four months of 2026 decreased compared to the same period last year, AzerNEWS reports, citing the State Statistics Committee.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan facilitates another transit delivery from Russia to Armenia

Azerbaijan facilitates another transit delivery from Russia to Armenia

On May 29, 4 railcars of wheat weighing 280 tons and 4 railcars of fertilizers weighing 277 tons will be dispatched from the Bilajari station to the Boyuk Kesik station.

World
Passenger bus accident in Turkiye causes fatalities and injuries [PHOTOS[

Passenger bus accident in Turkiye causes fatalities and injuries [PHOTOS[

A passenger bus belonging to a tourism company in Türkiye crashed into obstacles on the Denizli-Aydın highway and subsequently caught fire, AzerNEWS reports citing TRT Haber.

Analysis

Lifestyle
'Young Tourism Leaders-3' camp held in Guba to develop youth leadership in tourism [PHOTOS]

'Young Tourism Leaders-3' camp held in Guba to develop youth leadership in tourism [PHOTOS]

"Young Tourism Leaders-3" camp has been held at the Guba Sports, Recreation, Training, and Education Complex, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Third Education Fair of Uzbek Universities held with support of ANAS Central Scientific Library [PHOTOS]

Third Education Fair of Uzbek Universities held with support of ANAS Central Scientific Library [PHOTOS]

The Third Education Fair of Uzbek Universities was held with the participation of the Central Scientific Library (CSL) of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) as a partner, 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
Azerbaijani military police delegation visits Lithuania [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani military police delegation visits Lithuania [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijani representatives were introduced to the organization of military police services in Lithuania, including management mechanisms and the specifics of daily operational activities.

Sports
National gymnasts shine at European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships [PHOTOS]

National gymnasts shine at European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani gymnasts have successfully performed at the 2nd European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Varna, AzerNEWS reports.

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