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Azerbaijan bans under-16s from social media in growing global trend

Social media addiction, self-esteem problems and cyberbullying are producing documented psychological consequences among teenagers. Unlike bullying, online harassment follows children into their homes and is harder to escape.

Economy

Azerbaijan bets on the pomegranate as its next big export

Azerbaijan is turning pomegranates, a fruit with 2,000 years of cultural history, into a global brand, with €48.2 million in exports and more than 200 cultivated varieties putting it in direct competition with Iran, Turkey and Spain

Cult

Music brings cultures together

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

The Gabala Music Festival is celebrating 15 years by bringing together music, art and people from different cultures. With Gabala Fest, the event is going beyond concerts to create a space where artists can connect, collaborate and share their work.

Business Series

Azerbaijan boosts EU gas supplies

In partnership with Azpromo

In an interview with Euronews, SOCAR energy executives discussed Azerbaijan’s expanding role in European energy security, following a 56 per cent increase in natural gas exports to the EU since 2021.

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How ABB Bank is integrating AI across banking operations in Central Asia and the Caucasus

Partner content presented by ABB Bank

As AI adoption accelerates across global finance, emerging-market banks such as ABB Bank are integrating artificial intelligence into operations, customer service and digital infrastructure at speed.

Culture Series

How Baku’s Old City is embracing the future

In partnership with Azpromo

Discover how Icherisheher combines heritage conservation, sustainable urban management and community life to protect one of the region's oldest historic cities.

Azerbaijan

Aliyev visits Berlin to deepen energy and trade ties with Germany

Azerbaijan and Germany signed a strategic partnership declaration covering energy, transport and trade, with Chancellor Merz welcoming Azerbaijan's gas deliveries, expected to reach 2 billion cubic metres annually by next year, as a further step away from reliance on Moscow.

Business

Azerbaijan deepens ties with Germany beyond oil and gas

More than 250 German companies now operate in Azerbaijan, spanning manufacturing, logistics and construction.

Focus

4th Shusha Global Media Forum: Reporting in a changing world

In partnership with Azpromo

The 4th Shusha Global Media Forum explored how journalism is adapting to artificial intelligence, disinformation and declining public trust, with discussions focusing on responsible reporting, media ethics and international dialogue.

Azerbaijan

Peace is possible, Aliyev tells global media forum in Shusha

Azerbaijan's president also told the Shusha Global Media Forum that long-term gas contracts were needed for Baku to expand production, and said that Baku was considering leaving the Council of Europe.

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan considering quitting Council of Europe, Aliyev says

President Ilham Aliyev said Baku was considering full withdrawal from the 46-member organisation after Azerbaijan's voting rights in PACE were suspended in 2024.

Focus

How this country's faiths have coexisted for centuries

In partnership with Azpromo

Azerbaijan is highlighting centuries of religious coexistence as part of its national identity and cultural diplomacy.

Culture Series

Meet Jamila Musayeva, the UK certified etiquette coach

In partnership with Azpromo

Jamila Musayeva is an international UK certified etiquette consultant, helping professionals build confidence, trust and stronger business relationships through the power of good manners.

Focus

2026 IsDB Annual Meetings explore regional integration and prosperity

In partnership with Azpromo

At the 2026 Islamic Development Bank Annual Meetings in Baku, leaders and policymakers explored how regional integration, investment and cooperation can support sustainable economic growth in an uncertain global environment.

World News

Von der Leyen visits Baku and Yerevan to deepen South Caucasus ties

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen begins the first visit to the South Caucasus since Armenia and Azerbaijan signed their historic peace agreement, now offering the EU the opportunities to build on the EU's strategic engagement with the region formerly in Russia's orbit.

World News

Von der Leyen to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia to build on EU engagement

The European Commission president will visit Baku and Yerevan to build on the EU’s strategic engagement with the South Caucasus and to strengthen energy cooperation, trade and regional connectivity for the EU economies.

World News

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree landmark internet deal as peace process continues

Armenia and Azerbaijan’s leading telecom companies agreed to a joint internet transit project as both countries move forward together after decades of war, boosting regional connectivity.

Focus

World Environment Day summit demands faster climate action

In partnership with Azpromo

With air pollution claiming 520,000 lives annually in the region, global leaders gathered in Baku for World Environment Day to demand accelerated action against interconnected health and climate crises.

Azerbaijan

Can the Turkic world become a new economic force?

Turkic states met in Shusha this weekend to boost competition law, digital cooperation and trade, aiming to align antitrust rules and strengthen regional connectivity.

Focus

Baku Energy Week: energy security meets innovation

In partnership with Azpromo

At Baku Energy Week 2026, global leaders and industry experts discussed energy security, diversification, renewables and connectivity, highlighting the growing role of cooperation and innovation in shaping future energy systems.