World

UEFA criticsed for climate impact of fans' journeys to cup finals

Both the weekend's Champions League Final and last week's Europa League Final featured all-English teams. Yet Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur fans travelled all the way to Madrid to see their teams, while Arsenal and Chelsea fans went to Azerbaijan with inevitable environmental impact

03/06/2019

Azerbaijan

Chelsea beat Arsenal 4-1 in a dramatic Europa League final 2019

Chelsea have stormed to victory against Arsenal in the Europa League 2019, claiming four goals to Arsenal's one.

29/05/2019

Focus

Sri Lankan movement seeks to reduce communal violence through dialogue

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

Survey shows most Sri Lankans don't have any friends in communities outside their own, group tells The World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in the Azerbaijani capital Baku.

09/05/2019

Cult

Baku celebrates 5th International Theatre Conference

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

Theatre experts from across the world gather in Azerbaijan's capital to share knowledge and enjoy a rich programme of music, art and performance.

13/11/2018

Focus

Baku's Humanitarian Forum examines Globalisation & its discontents

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

A wide range of speakers attended the sixth edition in Azerbaijan to mull world problems.

30/10/2018

Cult

Baku's Jazz Festival brings sparks to the 'Land of Fire'

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

The festival continues to grow in stature with another rich crop of famous names and names to watch.

22/10/2018

Cult

Azerbaijan's new Nasimi Festival honours Sufi icon

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

Imadeddin Nasimi's guiding principles of tolerance and multiculturalism will guide event's blend of words, art and music over the coming years, say organisers.

03/10/2018

Europe News

Azerbaijan: a 'rebalancing' of relations with West

With Ilham Aliyev winning a fourth term as president, what next for Azerbaijan?

12/04/2018

No Comment

New Year's Eve: Baku welcomes 2018

01/01/2018

Sci-Tech

Bakutel: Azerbaijan wants to become an ICT hub

Azerbaijan's International Telecommunications and IT fair: a regional ICT platform.

14/12/2017

Cult

Azerbaijan's fifth carpet symposium opens in Baku

The symposium welcomes experts and academics from across the globe for lectures, presentations and exhibitions on Azerbaijan's main tradition.

26/10/2017

Cult

Baku Jazz Festival kicks off in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijani capital hosted its 12th annual Jazz festival with concerts, exhibitions and workshops springing up across the city.

25/10/2017

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.

06/09/2017

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.

08/05/2017

Sport

Judo: Ismayilov and Alvear shine on day two of Baku Grand Slam

Rufat Ismayilov thrilled his home support on day two of the Baku Grand Slam thanks to a standout performance that saw him strike gold in the men’s -81kg…

11/03/2017

Sport

First time winners light up the Baku judo Grand Prix

First time winners mark day one at Baku judo Grand Prix

10/03/2017

Cult

Baku talks theatre and multiculturalism

Theatre professionals discuss the art form in Baku

11/11/2016

Cult

Baku beats to the rhythm of world jazz

The heart of Baku has been beating to the rhythm of its annual jazz festival.

02/11/2016

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan referendum to extend presidential term underway

Azerbaijan has been voting in a constitutional referendum to extend the chief of state’s term in office to seven years from five.

26/09/2016

Azerbaijan

Putin in Baku for talks with Azerbaijan and Iran

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in the Azerbaijan capital Baku for talks with President Ilham Aliyev, and Iran’s President Hassan Rohani ahead of his meeting with Turkey’s president on Tuesday in

08/08/2016