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Europe’s expanding footprint in Armenia raises old questions

Europe’s expanding footprint in Armenia raises old questions

Brussels is dispatching its second civilian mission to Yerevan ahead of the June elections. This time the execution record is spottier than the press releases suggest

Nation
Defense Ministry releases weekly summary video [VIDEO]

Defense Ministry releases weekly summary video [VIDEO]

The Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan has released a summary video reflecting developments from the past week.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price drops nearly 10 percent in global market shift

Azeri Light oil price drops nearly 10 percent in global market shift

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil dropped significantly at Italy’s Augusta Port, declining by $11.06, or 9.6 percent, to $104.49 per barrel on a CIF basis, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Visitors from Northeast Asia to Azerbaijan rise significantly in early 2026

Visitors from Northeast Asia to Azerbaijan rise significantly in early 2026

The number of visitors to Azerbaijan from Northeast Asian countries has recorded a notable increase in early 2026, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan, Armenia parliamentary speakers meet on sidelines of IPU assembly in Istanbul [VIDEO]

Azerbaijan, Armenia parliamentary speakers meet on sidelines of IPU assembly in Istanbul [VIDEO]

azerbaijan and armenia parliamentary speakers meet on sidelines of ipu assembly in istanbul

World
Hormuz knot: Fragile ceasefire on brink

Hormuz knot: Fragile ceasefire on brink

The Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical maritime chokepoint, has once again become the epicenter of global instability. President Trump’s post on April 19, 2026, highlights a sharp discrepancy in the perception of the "deal" supposedly reached via Pakistani mediation.

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
Exhibition 'Spring Colors' to open at Khatai Arts Center

Exhibition 'Spring Colors' to open at Khatai Arts Center

Khatai Arts Center will open an art exhibition titled "Spring Colors" on April 20 and 21 at 12:00 and 16:00, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
"Theatre of Dreams": New exhibition at Heydar Aliyev Center

"Theatre of Dreams": New exhibition at Heydar Aliyev Center

A new solo exhibition by Peruvian artist Ronald Companoca is set to open at the Heydar Aliyev Center on May 21, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Events
Defense Ministry leadership visits servicemen in liberated territories [PHOTOS]

Defense Ministry leadership visits servicemen in liberated territories [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry leadership met with servicemen in the liberated territories, inquired about their welfare and provision, and reviewed the socio-living conditions established in the military unit, AzerNEWS reports via Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defense.

Sports
Azerbaijani judokas claim four medals at European Championship in Tbilisi

Azerbaijani judokas claim four medals at European Championship in Tbilisi

Azerbaijani judokas delivered a strong performance at the European Senior Championship held in Tbilisi, securing a total of four medals.

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