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Azerbijan dominate at second day of Judo Grand Slam

The Azeri judoka home team took home two gold medals in Baku.

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Judo Grand Slam in Baku gets underway on day one

The rise of young Swede, Tara Babulfath, a first year junior and just 18 years old, was impossible to ignore. Her gold medal in Baku was nothing less than staggering.

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2023 champions honored at FIA Prize Giving event in Baku

During the ceremony, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen received his FIA Formula One World Championship for Drivers trophy.

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UN Programme for the Economies of Central Asia: Transforming Central Asia into a connectivity hub

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Central Asian countries united last week to shine the spotlight on collaborative development, sustainability and regional integration as part of their continued economic expansion.

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What to see in Baku: The capital where ancient and modern collide

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

Baku is the perfect example of Azerbaijan’s mixture of traditions and modernity. You can get lost in the narrow streets of the old town, learn more about carpet weaving or be mesmerised by the futuristic architecture of the modern city.

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Baku Jazz Festival: Rhythm and art captivate Azerbaijan's capital

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Grammy winners and emerging artists came together for a unique celebration at the annual Baku International Jazz Festival.

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UN mission arrives in Nagorno-Karabakh for first time in 30 years

The move comes as more than 100,000 people have fled the Nagorno-Karabakh region - equivalent to almost the entire population of the ethnic Armenian enclave - since Azerbaijan seized the region last week.

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A second day of gold for Azerbaijan at the Judo Grand Slam in Baku

On day two of the Heydar Aliyev Baku Grand Slam, the anticipation was electric with the National Gymnastics Arena full of young fans eager to cheer on their national heroes.

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Baku's beloved Jazz Festival returns for its 17th edition

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

The event seeks to bring together an eclectic mix of musicians and bands from all over the world.

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Judo: Azerbaijan snags third gold at Baku Grand Slam

Host Azerbaijan takes home another gold medal on the third day of the Baku Grand Slam thanks to Zelym Kotsoiev.

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A Golden day for Azerbaijan

Local hero Hidayat Heydarov was on fire all day on the way to his Gold Medal. He was joined by fellow countrymen, Saied Mollaei, who won his first Gold in 3 years and brought the Azerbaijan tally to 3 Gold medals. This drove the home-crowd wild with joy at the Heydar Aliyev stadium.

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2022 Baku Grand Slam: 50 Years of Judo in Azerbaijan

The fans were treated to Balabay Aghayev's stunning gold medal victory on home soil.

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Azerbaijan for all seasons: the best activities year-round

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

From hiking to visiting the charming old town of Baku: here are our favourite places to explore in Azerbaijan whichever time of year you visit.

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EU agrees gas deal with Azerbaijan

The deal will double Baku's gas supply to the EU by 2027, helping the bloc reduce its reliance on Russian energy.

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Judo: A glorious third day at the Baku Grand Slam

Japan’s 19-year-old Saito Tatsuru is one to watch in the over 100kg category after winning gold at his first-ever Grand Slam event.

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Judo: A thrilling second day at the Baku Grand Slam in Azerbaijan

Gold medals for GB, Russia, Japan and Turkey on day 2 of the Baku Grand Slam in Azerbaijan.

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Judo: An exciting first day of the Baku Grand Slam in Azerbaijan

Japan does well by positioning itself at the top of the medal table. Rina Tatsukawa and Momo Tamaoki both win gold. Japan also won two bronze medals.

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Ramsey goal helps Wales to a 2-0 victory over Turkey at EURO 2020

The Latest: Ramsey leads Wales over Turkey 2-0 at Euro 2020

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Global artists celebrate musical freedom at the Baku Jazz Festival

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Audiences were amazed as musicians who had never met before improvised and jammed together during an eclectic celebration of music

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Saving the world site by site - World Heritage Committee meets in Baku.

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

In the Azerbaijan capitalof Baku, Unesco’s 43rd World Heritage Committee met to decide over the course of ten days which sites and monuments needed to be added to the list - and which ones are in danger.