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UN Programme for the Economies of Central Asia: Transforming Central Asia into a connectivity hub

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Central Asian countries united last week to shine the spotlight on collaborative development, sustainability and regional integration as part of their continued economic expansion.

29/11/2023

What to see in Baku: The capital where ancient and modern collide

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What to see in Baku: The capital where ancient and modern collide

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Baku is the perfect example of Azerbaijan’s mixture of traditions and modernity. You can get lost in the narrow streets of the old town, learn more about carpet weaving or be mesmerised by the futuristic architecture of the modern city.

13/11/2023

Baku Jazz Festival: Rhythm and art captivate Azerbaijan's capital

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Grammy winners and emerging artists came together for a unique celebration at the annual Baku International Jazz Festival.

30/10/2023

The UN has arrived in Nagorno-Karabakh as nearly the entire population of the enclave have crossed into Armenia from the region

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UN mission arrives in Nagorno-Karabakh for first time in 30 years

The move comes as more than 100,000 people have fled the Nagorno-Karabakh region - equivalent to almost the entire population of the ethnic Armenian enclave - since Azerbaijan seized the region last week.

01/10/2023

The men's -73 kg medals at the second day of the Grand Slam in Baku, September 23rd 2023

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A second day of gold for Azerbaijan at the Judo Grand Slam in Baku

On day two of the Heydar Aliyev Baku Grand Slam, the anticipation was electric with the National Gymnastics Arena full of young fans eager to cheer on their national heroes.

23/09/2023

Baku’s beloved Jazz Festival swings into action for its 17th edition

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Baku's beloved Jazz Festival returns for its 17th edition

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The event seeks to bring together an eclectic mix of musicians and bands from all over the world.

30/11/2022

Azerbaijan's Zelym Kotsoiev takes home the gold on Day 3 of the Baku Grand Slam. The host nation has won gold every day of the tournament.

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Judo: Azerbaijan snags third gold at Baku Grand Slam

Host Azerbaijan takes home another gold medal on the third day of the Baku Grand Slam thanks to Zelym Kotsoiev.

06/11/2022

Saied Mollaei at the IJF Baku Grand Slam 2022 Day 2

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A Golden day for Azerbaijan

Local hero Hidayat Heydarov was on fire all day on the way to his Gold Medal. He was joined by fellow countrymen, Saied Mollaei, who won his first Gold in 3 years and brought the Azerbaijan tally to 3 Gold medals. This drove the home-crowd wild with joy at the Heydar Aliyev stadium.

05/11/2022

Day one of Baku's 2022 Judo Grand Slam competition

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The fans were treated to Balabay Aghayev's stunning gold medal victory on home soil.

04/11/2022

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Azerbaijan for all seasons: the best activities year-round

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From hiking to visiting the charming old town of Baku: here are our favourite places to explore in Azerbaijan whichever time of year you visit.

03/10/2022

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EU agrees gas deal with Azerbaijan

The deal will double Baku's gas supply to the EU by 2027, helping the bloc reduce its reliance on Russian energy.

18/07/2022

Judo: A glorious third day at the Baku Grand Slam

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Japan’s 19-year-old Saito Tatsuru is one to watch in the over 100kg category after winning gold at his first-ever Grand Slam event.

07/11/2021

Judo: A thrilling second day at the Baku Grand Slam in Azerbaijan

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Gold medals for GB, Russia, Japan and Turkey on day 2 of the Baku Grand Slam in Azerbaijan.

06/11/2021

Judo: An exciting first day of the Baku Grand Slam in Azerbaijan

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Japan does well by positioning itself at the top of the medal table. Rina Tatsukawa and Momo Tamaoki both win gold. Japan also won two bronze medals.

05/11/2021

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16/06/2021

Global artists celebrate musical freedom at the Baku Jazz Festival

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Audiences were amazed as musicians who had never met before improvised and jammed together during an eclectic celebration of music

25/10/2019

Saving the world site by site - World Heritage Committee meets in Baku.

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In the Azerbaijan capitalof Baku, Unesco’s 43rd World Heritage Committee met to decide over the course of ten days which sites and monuments needed to be added to the list - and which ones are in danger.

15/07/2019

UEFA criticsed for climate impact of fans' journeys to cup finals

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UEFA criticsed for climate impact of fans' journeys to cup finals

Both the weekend's Champions League Final and last week's Europa League Final featured all-English teams. Yet Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur fans travelled all the way to Madrid to see their teams, while Arsenal and Chelsea fans went to Azerbaijan with inevitable environmental impact

03/06/2019

Hazar-Baijan! Belgium star Hazard scores twice as Chelsea thrash Arsenal 4-1 to win Europa League

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Chelsea beat Arsenal 4-1 in a dramatic Europa League final 2019

Chelsea have stormed to victory against Arsenal in the Europa League 2019, claiming four goals to Arsenal's one.

29/05/2019

Sri Lankan movement seeks to reduce communal violence through dialogue

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Survey shows most Sri Lankans don't have any friends in communities outside their own, group tells The World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in the Azerbaijani capital Baku.

09/05/2019

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