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Shusha Global Media Forum returns this time in its most consequential form yet

Shusha Global Media Forum returns this time in its most consequential form yet

On July 13–14, Shusha will host the fourth edition of its Global Media Forum under the theme "The Mission of Media in Promoting Peace: Restoring Truth and Rebuilding Trust." Nearly 160 media representatives, experts, and officials from 54 countries are expected, including delegates from some 30 international news agencies and more than 60 leading media organisations, making it one of the most internationally diverse gatherings the South Caucasus media calendar has seen this year.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev: Trump is a person who loves peace and can bring peace

President Ilham Aliyev: Trump is a person who loves peace and can bring peace

"President Trump's approach was quite different. He is a person who loves peace, a person who brings peace to many destinations, as he himself tells he brought peace to eight conflicts, and this is his character. This is his vision and his policy," President Ilham Aliyev said during his speech at the opening of the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum.

Oil & Gas
SOCAR opens two new petrol stations in Romania

SOCAR opens two new petrol stations in Romania

The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) has strengthened its presence in Romania with the opening of two new petrol stations, further advancing the company's strategy to expand its retail network in the country.

Business
Azerbaijan banks' foreign liabilities reach AZN 3.01 billion

Azerbaijan banks' foreign liabilities reach AZN 3.01 billion

The foreign liabilities of Azerbaijan's banking sector totaled AZN 3.0061 billion as of June 1, 2026, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Central Bank of Azerbaijan.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Peace wth Azerbaijan now hinges on Pashinyan's domestic battle

Peace wth Azerbaijan now hinges on Pashinyan's domestic battle

The debate over constitutional reform in Armenia has moved far beyond the sphere of domestic politics. Today, it represents the final and perhaps most consequential issue standing between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the path toward a comprehensive peace agreement.

World
British war veteran held in Georgia over 'incomplete' prescription medication

British war veteran held in Georgia over 'incomplete' prescription medication

British citizen and military veteran Matthew Roy Desmond has been detained in Georgia for more than two months after entering the country with prescription medication used to treat chronic spinal pain, according to his lawyers, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Ayyub Guliyev: Opera Days project reveals depth of Azerbaijani music [INTERVIEW]

Ayyub Guliyev: Opera Days project reveals depth of Azerbaijani music [INTERVIEW]

The 2nd Opera Days project, which for several days presented audiences with outstanding examples of world and Azerbaijani opera art, concluded with a spectacular premiere of Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Otello."

Culture
Azerbaijan Guild of Film Scholars and Film Critics announced its nominees

Azerbaijan Guild of Film Scholars and Film Critics announced its nominees

The Azerbaijan Filmmakers Union has hosted a meeting of members of the Azerbaijan Guild of Film Scholars and Film Critics, 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
Children in immediate danger as violence escalates in Sudan's El-Obeid: UNICEF

Children in immediate danger as violence escalates in Sudan's El-Obeid: UNICEF

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned that around 500,000 civilians are at risk in El-Obeid, the capital of Sudan's North Kordofan state, as intensifying fighting forces families and children to flee.

Sports
Greco-Roman wrestler claims gold medal at European Championships

Greco-Roman wrestler claims gold medal at European Championships

Azerbaijani freestyle wrestler Yusif Dursunov has won the gold medal at the U20 European Championships held in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, AzerNEWS reports.

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