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Balkan ex-presidents slam Iran war at Global Baku Forum

Two former Balkan leaders criticised the US-Israeli war against Iran as intensifying a global crisis after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Azerbaijan

Global Baku Forum opens with Iran war raging across the border

As a supplier of gas to the EU, Azerbaijan has been increasing its deliveries to help fill the gap from the shutdown of the shipments from the Gulf as a result of the Iran war, said President Ilham Aliyev's chief foreign policy advisor.

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Southern Gas Corridor meeting reviews energy cooperation

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Energy leaders and policymakers discussed supply security, diversification and renewable cooperation, highlighting the evolving role of the Southern Gas Corridor in Europe’s energy strategy.

World News

EU reinforces cooperation with Azerbaijan on security and energy

As the Iran war rages on, European Council President António Costa held talks with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on Wednesday to expand the European Union’s cooperation with Azerbaijan on defence, security and energy.

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Heritage and hope: Renowed photographer Reza's 'Rising Light' in Baku

A mixture of cultural heritage and enduring optimism is what the French-Iranian photographer Reza hopes visitors take away from 'The Rising Light', an illuminating exhibition of his work that's currently on in Baku.

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Azerbaijan releases footage after foiling Iran-linked terror plots

Video aired by Azerbaijani media shows investigators displaying explosives allegedly recovered during the operation, including blocks of C-4 that officials say were smuggled into the country as part of a planned attack.

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan says it stopped Iranian terror attack plot

Baku said it foiled Iranian-linked terror plots on four key sites, including a major pipeline and Jewish community targets, as tensions with Tehran sharply escalate.

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International community condemns Iranian drone attack on Nakhchivan

Baku says it is continuing to formulate its response to Iran's drone attack on Thursday, as the country’s armed forces remain on heightened alert.

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Urban planning strategy outlines future development of a capital

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Urban planners and experts explain how Baku’s Master Plan 2040 aims to reshape the capital through polycentric development, green corridors and vibrant community spaces, balancing sustainability, economic growth and the preservation of the city’s rich cultural heritage.

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Hundreds cross Azerbaijan's Astara border as Iran war intensifies

Azerbaijan’s foreign minister says he held a phone call with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas to discuss evacuation efforts of European nationals trapped in Iran amid US and Israeli attacks.

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Watch: Drone strike hits Nakhchivan airport in Azerbaijan

Videos obtained by Euronews appear to show flashes, explosions and damage at Razi Airport in Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan region. Authorities say three Iranian drones targeted the airport’s passenger terminal, as emergency crews responded at the scene.

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Iranian drones strike Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan international airport

In a major escalation of the ongoing Iran war, Tehran's drones have targeted the passenger terminal of the airport in Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan and a school near the village of Shakarabad, close to the border with Iran. Tehran has since denied involvement in the incident.

Europe News

EU praises Azerbaijani gas as Qatar suspends LNG production

Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said Azerbaijan's gas supplies will remain an important backbone of the EU's energy security as the bloc deals with a new energy crisis following the suspension of LNG shipments from Qatar and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Azerbaijan

Hundreds have fled from Iran to Azerbaijan amid intensifying conflict

Estimates suggest that at least 370-400 people have safely sought refuge in Azerbaijan after crossing the Astara border checkpoint. Some 100 of those were Azerbaijani nationals with the rest being expats from 19 different countries.

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Azerbaijani soldiers are assisting those fleeing the conflict in Iran at the Astara border

While most are returning Azerbaijanis, 50 foreign nationals, including diplomats, have also used the corridor to evacuate.

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Designing resilient settlements in Karabakh

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Karabakh and East Zangazur are rebuilding through smart villages, sustainable housing and heritage-led urban recovery.

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