Azerbaijan

Sport

War horrors to football highs: how Azerbaijan’s FK Qarabag have come back from the brink

Exiled by war, Chelsea's opponents tonight have seen their fortunes take a turn for the better.

12/09/2017

Azerbaijan

'Fake news': Azerbaijan on claims it ran 2.5 bn-euro slush fund

Azerbaijan has slammed reports it ran a secret 2.5 billion euro fund to buy political influence across Europe, launder the country's international image and bankroll lavish lifestyles for its ruling elite.

06/09/2017

Series

The Tar: Azerbaijan's musical heritage

Believed by some to be Azerbaijan's national instrument, the tar has been around for centuries.

05/09/2017

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan slams report it ran slush fund to promote image abroad

Azerbaijan has blasted claims that its ruling elite ran a secret 2.5 billion-euro slush fund to pay off politicians and promote a positive image of its leadership, amid accusations of human rights abuse and rigged elections.

05/09/2017

Azerbaijan

Mysterious fire rips through Azeri ammunition dump

An ammunition dump in Azerbaijan has mysteriously caught fire and exploded.

27/08/2017

Cult

A world of good sounds at the Gabala International Music Festival

Kicking off in the middle of these picturesque mountains in northern Azerbaijan, is this year’s Gabala International Music Festival.

07/08/2017

Taste

What's flat yet stuffed, touristy yet tasty?

It's not a crepe - though it sure looks like one: introducing the qutab, a traditional flatbread from Azerbaijan.

01/08/2017

Series

Halva: a culinary speciality in Azerbaijan

It's become a must for travelling foodies, but can euronews get hold of the secret recipe?

25/07/2017

Taste

Azeri cuisine: unwrapping the secrets of Dolma

In this episode of Taste Azerbaijan, Euronews correspondent Claudio Rosmino meets an expert in Azeri cuisine, chef Elmin Sharifov from Ay Qonshu restaurant in…

18/07/2017

Taste

Tutorial: how to make the traditional Azeri dish Dolma

Recipe for Dolma, as recommended by chef Elmin Sharifov, from Baku's Ay Qonshu restaurant.

18/07/2017

Series

The shebeki at Sheki Khans' Palace in Azerbaijan

In this episode of Postcards from Azerbaijan, we will discover Sheki Khans' Palace and its sliding shebeke windows.

14/07/2017

Sport

Hamilton brands Vettel a "disgrace" after clash

Lewis Hamilton was left furious after Vettel steered into the back of him

26/06/2017

Focus

Extremists’ prey - the young and vulnerable

Why makes some youth join extremist groups and how can terrorist recruitment be thwarted? The 4th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue investigates.

08/05/2017

Sport

Judo: Dutch team dominate final day's action at Baku Grand Slam

It was the turn of the heavyweights on the third and final day of the Baku Grand Slam.

12/03/2017

Sport

Judo: Ismayilov and Alvear shine on day two of Baku Grand Slam

Rufat Ismayilov thrilled his home support on day two of the Baku Grand Slam thanks to a standout performance that saw him strike gold in the men’s -81kg…

11/03/2017

Sport

First time winners light up the Baku judo Grand Prix

First time winners mark day one at Baku judo Grand Prix

10/03/2017

Azerbaijan

Who is Mehriban Aliyeva? A look at Azerbaijan's First Lady and Vice President

Mehriban Aliyeva is the Moscow-educated wife of Azeri president Ilham Aliyev, and as of this week will serve as the country’s Vice President.

22/02/2017

Azerbaijan

Azeri president boosts family ties by making wife deputy

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has appointed his wife, Mehriban, his deputy.

21/02/2017

Sci-Tech

The future of technology on show at the Bakutel exhibition in the capital of Azerbaijan

For more than 20 years Baku has hosted, the Bakutel exhibition, bringing together in Azerbaijan the leading players in the telecommunications market.

06/12/2016

Cult

Baku talks theatre and multiculturalism

Theatre professionals discuss the art form in Baku

11/11/2016

Cult

Baku beats to the rhythm of world jazz

The heart of Baku has been beating to the rhythm of its annual jazz festival.

02/11/2016

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Azerbaijan: Pope Francis celebrated Mass on Sunday

The pontiff made a 10-hour visit aimed at encouraging the country’s multi-faith society but at the same time overlooking recent criticism of a referendum that extends the president’s term and…

03/10/2016

Azerbaijan

Pope holds mass for 'little flock' in majority Muslim Azerbaijan

Pope Francis has capped off his Caucasus tour with a flying visit to Azerbaijan.

02/10/2016

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan votes to extend Aliyev's time in office

Officials in the Caucasus country say lengthening the president's term from five to seven years was backed by a 'vast majority' of voters.

27/09/2016

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan referendum to extend presidential term underway

Azerbaijan has been voting in a constitutional referendum to extend the chief of state’s term in office to seven years from five.

26/09/2016

Azerbaijan

Azeris asked to entrench Aliyev power in referendum vote

Monday sees Azeris going to a referendum vote on constitutional changes that have been criticised by the Council of Europe as posing a “serious risk to the balance of…

23/09/2016