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Heads of Turkic states join forces to face world challenges together

Informal Summit of Heads of State of Organization of Turkic States was held in Karabakh.

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Diversifying energy in Azerbaijan

In partnership with Azpromo

Afgan Isayev is the Vice President of SOCAR, the state oil company of Azerbaijan. In this episode, he outlines the company's plans and actions to transform from a traditional oil and gas enterprise to a diversified energy leader by 2035.

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Baku Energy Forum focuses on AI, economic growth, and clean energy transition

In partnership with Azpromo

Advancements in AI, economic growth in in developing countries and a switch to clean energy solutions were top of the agenda at the Baku Energy Forum at Baku Energy Week.

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Top gamers show off their skills at Gamesummit 2024 in Baku

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Gaming enthusiasts, developers and sector leaders gathered at the summit hosted in Azerbaijan’s capital, which aimed to boost the industry’s future.

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Culture news

‘F*ck their art’: Why is Serj Tankian slamming Imagine Dragons?

System of a Down's Serj Tankian has criticised Imagine Dragons for going ahead with their controversial gig in Azerbaijan, stating that they’re "not good human beings, as far as I’m concerned.”

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Calls for unified global response to demining at Azerbaijan conference

In partnership with Azpromo

The third International Conference on Mine Action took place in Baku and Zangilan in Azerbaijan, a nation that is among the top five most heavily mine-contaminated countries globally.

Earth Series

Meet the man spearheading preparations for COP29 in Baku

In partnership with Azpromo

What can we expect from COP in Baku this November?

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan and UAE launch joint renewable energy project

Azerbaijan and the UAE unveiled plans for three large-scale solar and wind projects in Azerbaijan, totaling 1 GW capacity, during a ceremony held at the Baku Energy Forum.

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UAE used COP28 to pursue oil deals, investigation finds

“I hope the younger generations can forgive us,” one diplomat involved in the ADNOC negotiations is reported to have said.

Culture Series

This centre director is promoting multiculturalism through an inclusive society

In partnership with Azpromo

How is the Baku International Multiculturalism Centre strengthening Azerbaijan’s efforts to preserve diversity?

Europe News

Armenians demand PM's resignation after village handover to Azerbaijan

Opposition started in April after Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan agreed to cede control of four villages to Azerbaijan.

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President Aliyev calls for oil producing countries to pay more to help tackle global climate issues

As Azerbaijan continues its countdown to hosting COP29 we speak to Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev about his ambitions as host country and the action that needs to be taken to address climate change.

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Baku intercultural forum aims to promote respect through dialogue

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Cooperation and interconnectivity in a world divided by conflicts and grappling with challenges like climate change were at the centre of the event in Azerbaijan.

Iran

Iranian president killed in helicopter crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter crashed in the mountainous northwest of Iran on Sunday.

Europe News

How is Azerbaijan involved with France and New Caledonia?

France has accused Azerbaijan of meddling in its Pacific territory, New Caledonia, by supporting independence movements and spreading disinformation, amid broader geopolitical tensions.

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France accuses Azerbaijan of fomenting violence in New Caledonia

An outbreak of rioting in the Pacific territory has been met with a 1,000-strong reinforcement for local security services.

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Peace and security top agenda at World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue

In partnership with Azpromo

The theme of the event this year was peace and global security.

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UN COP29 champion Nigar Arpadarai sets scene ahead of vital summit

In partnership with Azpromo

What are Azerbaijan's hopes for the upcoming COP29 event in Baku?

Armenia

Armenians take to the streets asking PM Pashinyan to resign

Protesters led by a senior cleric in Armenia's church walked a distance of around 160 kilometres from villages near the border with Azerbaijan to Yerevan, where they gathered Thursday in Republic Square.

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The road to global climate efforts

The annual Petersberg Climate Dialogue conference has taken place in Berlin, Germany. Annalena Baerbock, German Foreign Minister, opened the conference with a reminder to countries with major economies to take responsibility for climate targets.