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Azerbaijan's ancient copperware techniques

Lahic village in the Caucasus mountains is isolated in winter, but in summer visitors are enticed by its increasingly rare artisans.

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Secret recipes of the forest in Azerbaijan

Kebabs and bread are on the menu in this forest retreat near Gabala.

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.

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The Tar: Azerbaijan's musical heritage

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

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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.

USA

Kasparov makes a comeback - for now

After 12 years in retirement, chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov is making a come back - but only for five days

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.

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.

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Halva: a culinary speciality in Azerbaijan

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

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…

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.

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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.

Sport

Hamilton brands Vettel a "disgrace" after clash

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

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.

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.

Sport

First time winners light up the Baku judo Grand Prix

First time winners mark day one at Baku judo Grand Prix

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.

Azerbaijan

Azeri president boosts family ties by making wife deputy

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

World News

Russian-Israeli blogger extradited to Azerbaijan to face charges of insulting the leader

Alexander Lapshin is wanted in Baku for posts critical of the leader of the Caucasus nation and unauthorised visits to the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.

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.

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