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Baku ART Weekend celebrates creativity and cultural heritage

Baku's ART Weekend invites people to imagine the future through creativity while embracing Azerbaijan’s cultural identity as a bridge between history and tomorrow.

Azerbaijan

Baku waits for UN resolution to join international troops in Gaza

Under the peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, Washington and its partners aim to form a temporary multinational mission. Multiple countries are in talks to contribute troops.

Around Azerbaijan

Exploring Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan region above and below sea level

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

Discover the natural wonders of Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan region – from an underground health centre to a lake perched high up in the mountains.

Travel News

Angola, Mozambique and Egypt advocate greater cooperation to promote tourism in Africa

In a panel discussion at the Global Tourism Forum, leaders from Angola, Mozambique and Egypt explored the economic impact of tourism, its role in job creation and the importance of investment in tourism infrastructure in Africa.

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Spotlight

In global talks, Azerbaijan focuses on resilient urban development

In partnership with World Urban Forum

Azerbaijan’s third National Urban Forum brought global experts together to promote sustainable, climate-resilient cities, in the lead-up to the World Urban Forum 2026.

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan agree on infrastructure and energy projects

The leaders of both countries laid out the paths ahead on major infrastructure and energy projects for the Eurasian region within the enhanced strategic partnerships between the two economic powerhouses of the region.

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan strengthens ties with Vatican with restorations in Holy See

Azerbaijan is strengthening its relations with the Vatican and the Catholic world, supporting the restoration of historic catacombs in the Holy See and in parallel by building a new Catholic church in Azerbaijan.

Culture Series

How Gurban Gurbanov put Azerbaijan football on Europe’s map

In partnership with Azpromo

Qarabağ FK coach Gurban Gurbanov highlights how belief, stability and hard work fuel Azerbaijan’s growing football reputation, with the club’s Champions League performances reflecting its rising European ambition.

Focus

Turkic nations commit to greater global role

In partnership with Azpromo

Leaders of the Turkic states meet in Gabala, Azerbaijan, affirming their growing global influence and commit to stronger economic, cultural, and defence cooperation.

Partner content

Baku makes its play as Eurasia’s tech crossroads

Partner content presented by PASHA Holding

Global tech leaders from Netflix, Pixar and OpenAI joined 5,000 innovators in Baku as INMerge positioned Azerbaijan at the heart of Central Eurasia’s tech scene.

Business Series

KOBIA helps Azerbaijan’s SMEs grow locally and compete globally

In partnership with Azpromo

KOBIA is accelerating the growth of Azerbaijan’s SMEs fostering innovation and global connections that strengthen competitiveness and power the country’s long-term economic diversification.

Azerbaijan

Putin admits Russian air defences downed Azerbaijan plane killing 38

The Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashed in Aktau on 25 December 2024 while on a flight from Baku to Grozny.

Around Azerbaijan

Slow living and slow food give Azerbaijan’s Ismayilli its unique charm

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

Discover how Azerbaijan’s Ismayilli District is reinventing itself, welcoming new residents and artisans without compromising its authentic rural identity.

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Azerbaijan Investment Forum showcases new business opportunities

In partnership with Azpromo

Azerbaijan’s first International Investment Forum attracted global investors, emphasising opportunities across energy, tourism, infrastructure, and digital growth.

Culture Series

Baku Grand Prix drew 13,000 fans with new safety and capacity upgrades

In partnership with Azpromo

Baku’s Formula 1 Grand Prix welcomed 13,000 international visitors, with organisers expanding safety measures and spectator capacity for one of the season’s most distinctive circuits.

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Over 80 countries gathered in Baku for global security talks

In partnership with Azpromo

Over 80 countries joined the third Baku Security Forum in Azerbaijan, addressing terrorism, cybercrime, disinformation and humanitarian crises in a bid to strengthen cross-border security cooperation.

USA

Azerbaijan’s Aliyev Highlights Peace Deal, Energy at UNGA

During his speech at the UNGA, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev highlighted reconstruction and energy security, and stressed Azerbaijan’s global role in climate action, connectivity, and sustainable development.

Travel News

Peace opens new horizons for travel in Azerbaijan

New air, road, and rail connections are expected to make overland journeys and multi-country itineraries more accessible.

Culture Series

Savalan Valley puts Azerbaijan on the global wine tourism map

In partnership with Azpromo

With its unique terroir and mineral-rich soils, Azerbaijan’s Savalan Valley produces award-winning wines. We met the director of one of its most celebrated wineries.

Energy Frontiers

Azerbaijan’s state energy VP sets 2035 deadline for transition plan

In partnership with Azpromo

Azerbaijan’s state oil and gas firm SOCAR Vice President Afgan Isayev sets 2035 as a turning point in its drive towards net zero.

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Culture Series

Meet Mir Teymur, the ceramicist shaping Azerbaijan’s creative legacy in clay

In partnership with Azpromo

Azerbaijani ceramicist Mir Teymur opens his doors to share l clay’s role as “first gold” and its creative legacy philosophy.

Cult

Gabala Music Festival: Six days of opera and jazz in the Caucasus

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Every summer, the Gabala International Music Festival turns this Azerbaijani mountain resort into an open-air stage, hosting world-class jazz, opera and orchestras against the backdrop of the Caucasus.

Culture Series

Meet the mastermind behind Azerbaijan’s pioneering Sea Breeze Resort

In partnership with Azpromo

Fuelled by his passion for music and business, Emin Agalarov is transforming Azerbaijan’s Caspian coast with Sea Breeze—a bold, multi-use development blending lifestyle, tourism, and culture.

USA

Azerbaijan and Armenia sign peace agreement after decades of conflict

After almost four decades of a bloody conflict that until recently had no end in sight, Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a peace agreement in the presence of the US President Donald Trump. Notably absent in this historic moment is Russia, which no longer plays a central role in the South Caucasus.

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USA

Trump hosts historic peace summit between Armenia and Azerbaijan

After almost four decades of bitter conflict, Baku and Yerevan might finally settle for peace in the region.

Energy Frontiers

An inside look at Azerbaijan’s newest and most advanced power station

In partnership with Azpromo

In this episode, we look at Azerbaijan’s 8 November Power Plant, the South Caucasus’s largest gas facility. With hydrogen-ready technology, it’s a major step in the country’s energy transition.

World News

Historic Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement might be signed in the US

Donald Trump is hosting the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Washington this week for a summit which could advance a much-anticipated peace agreement between the two. The meeting would send a strong signal to Moscow regarding the two countries' commitment to finding a solution without Russia.

World News

Kilis-Aleppo natural gas pipeline opened: Gas flow to Syria started

Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar called on European countries to support infrastructure projects for the return of Syrians in Europe. Turkey, Qatar, Azerbaijan and Syria are supporting a project that will provide electricity to 5 million households in Aleppo.

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AI and media cooperation in focus at 3rd Shusha Global Media Forum

In partnership with Azpromo

With 52 countries represented, the 3rd annual Shusha Global Media Forum explored AI’s impact on journalism, highlighting the need for ethics, media literacy, and global cooperation.

Energy Frontiers

Can Europe’s energy grid survive war, weather and cyber attacks?

In partnership with Azpromo

Eurelectric’s Kristian Ruby explains why Europe must modernise its energy networks to withstand extreme weather, rising cyber attacks and geopolitical threats in an increasingly electrified future.

Business

Azerbaijan’s SOFAZ invests in Italy’s solar future

A sovereign wealth fund built on hydrocarbons is helping power Europe’s clean energy transition.

Culture Series

Baku artist preserves Azerbaijani culture through handmade jewellery

In partnership with Azpromo

Azerbaijani artist Rasmina Gurbatova blends heritage and innovation, crafting handmade jewellery rooted in ancestral culture, identity, and timeless design.

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ECO summit in Azerbaijan focuses on trade routes and cooperation

In partnership with Azpromo

At the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, leaders prioritised trade, transport corridors, and stronger regional ties across member states and invited countries.

Business

Central Asian countries unite for a Green Corridor to Europe

In a move aiming to reshape the regional energy landscape and bring Central Asia closer to Europe, the three countries have launched a joint venture, seeking to develop a new transcontinental green energy corridor.

World News

Armenia and Azerbaijan move closer to peace, pushing Russia out

Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan meet in Abu Dhabi to finalise the peace agreement and forge a future side by side after nearly four decades of conflict. What was previously seen as an impossible peace became a reality after Russia’s all-out war against Ukraine.

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan reinforce ties ahead of ECO Summit

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visits Azerbaijan, discussing trade, energy, and regional connectivity with President Ilham Aliyev. They also laid the foundation stone for a new park.

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Culture Series

Azerbaijani vocalist channels ancient sounds into global expression

In partnership with Azpromo

Azerbaijani singer Alim Qasimov reflects on his roots, artistry, and how traditional mugham carries emotion and meaning far beyond borders.

Azerbaijan

New evidence suggests Russian forces caused Azerbaijan Airlines crash

An Azerbaijani news outlet released evidence Tuesday suggesting the Russian military ordered the 2024 missile strike on Flight 8243, causing a crash in which 38 passengers died and another 29 were injured.

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan jails Sputnik execs amid escalating tensions with Russia

Azerbaijan and Russia have engaged in a rare escalation of judicial measures against each other over the last days, as relations between the two countries reach a new low.

Energy Frontiers

Azerbaijan embraces AI and smart grids for energy transformation

In partnership with Azpromo

Fariz Jafarov of Azerbaijan’s C4IR explains how AI, smart grids, and digital innovation are reshaping energy systems and accelerating the country’s shift toward a more sustainable future.

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Europe News

Azerbaijan cancels Russian cultural events over deaths of two citizens

Baku has cancelled all Russian cultural events in protest over the deaths of two Azerbaijanis during police raids in Yekaterinburg, demanding justice.

Energy Frontiers

Baku Energy Forum: Can global cooperation deliver climate goals?

In partnership with Azpromo

At the Baku Energy Forum, top energy officials and CEOs addressed the urgent need for multilateral action, investment, and innovation to meet climate goals and triple global renewable energy by 2030.

Focus

Baku Energy Week 2025 showcases Azerbaijan’s energy diplomacy, renewables and regional influence

In partnership with Azpromo

Baku Energy Week, marking its 30th year, gathers global energy leaders to discuss Azerbaijan’s ambitious renewable targets, strategic pipelines, and its growing role in regional and global energy security.

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Baku conference tackles rising Islamophobia and global intolerance

In partnership with Azpromo

As global reports of Islamophobia grow, a high-level international conference in Baku brings together scholars, activists and faith leaders to confront hatred and call for cooperation and dialogue.

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