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Penultimate day of WUF13: What world's largest urban gathering actually achieved in Baku

Penultimate day of WUF13: What world's largest urban gathering actually achieved in Baku

As the World Urban Forum in Baku enters its final day tomorrow, four days of ministerial commitments, first-ever summits, a landmark report, and the beginnings of a Baku Call to Action have produced more than most UN urban conferences manage.

Nation
Patricia Scotland: WUF13 further strengthened Baku’s global leadership role

Patricia Scotland: WUF13 further strengthened Baku’s global leadership role

As the 13th session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13) entered its penultimate day in Baku, Patricia Scotland, Member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom, praised Azerbaijan’s growing international role and described the country as an emerging regional hub for global dialogue and cooperation, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Goldman Sachs warns global oil inventories falling at record pace

Goldman Sachs warns global oil inventories falling at record pace

Global crude oil and petroleum product inventories are shrinking at a record pace this month as the ongoing war in the Middle East continues to disrupt energy markets, according to global investment bank Goldman Sachs, AzerNEWS reports. Global oil inventories declined by a staggering...

Business
Azerbaijan’s butter imports surpass domestic production for first time in years

Azerbaijan’s butter imports surpass domestic production for first time in years

Butter production in Azerbaijan declined during the first four months of 2026, allowing imports to surpass domestic production for the first time in recent years, AzerNEWS reports. According to data released by the State Statistics Committee of Azerbaijan, the country produced...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Strategic reclamation of Lachin: How diplomacy and military rewrote South Caucasus map

Strategic reclamation of Lachin: How diplomacy and military rewrote South Caucasus map

To understand the profound strategic and emotional weight of Lachin’s return to Azerbaijani sovereignty, one must first revisit the bleak spring of 1992.

World
Italians' purchasing power has dropped 8.6% since 2019 says Istat

Italians' purchasing power has dropped 8.6% since 2019 says Istat

Although contract wages increased in real terms for the second consecutive year in 2025, Italian people's purchasing power is still 8.6% lower than it was in 2019, Istat said in its annual report on Thursday, AzerNEWS reports, citing ANSA.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Urban planning fair brings festive atmosphere to World Urban Forum in Baku [PHOTOS]

Urban planning fair brings festive atmosphere to World Urban Forum in Baku [PHOTOS]

An urban planning fair has been organized for visitors and residents of the city in connection with the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), which is taking place in Baku, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
UNESCO official: Preservation of cultural heritage is living part of urban development

UNESCO official: Preservation of cultural heritage is living part of urban development

Cultural heritage should be treated not only as something to preserve but also as a living part of urban development and community life, Benedetto Zacchiroli, director of DiverCity, the UNESCO ICCAR Youth Bootcamp for Inclusive and Sustainable Cities, and President of the European Coalition of Cities against Racism (ECCAR), told AzerNEWS.

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
Looking at Baku, we can learn a lot: Kazakh official at WUF13

Looking at Baku, we can learn a lot: Kazakh official at WUF13

Speaking at the World Urban Forum, Nuradil Galymzhan shared how Kazakhstan is reshaping its cities while trying to create more comfortable, modern, and people-centered urban spaces, AzerNEWS reports.

Sports
Azerbaijani table tennis player enters Guinness World Records

Azerbaijani table tennis player enters Guinness World Records

An official confirmation certificate has been sent by the relevant authority recognizing Azerbaijani table tennis player Nihad Mammadov as a new Guinness World Record holder, AzerNEWS reports citing the Azerbaijan Table Tennis Federation.

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