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Armenia takes control of its borders as old dependencies from Russia unravel [INTERVIEW]

Armenian authorities are reportedly preparing to remove Russian border guards from the Akhurik checkpoint on the border with Türkiye, signaling a...

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Iran’s harsh rhetoric towards US and what it says about regime insecurity

As anti-government protests in Iran enter their third week, the confrontation between Tehran and Washington is no longer confined to diplomatic...

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Venezuela as stress test for so-called 'New World Order'

Ever since the US’s extraordinary, yet somewhat ‘classic’ change-of-regime act in Venezuela a week ago, the idea of a so-called, long-signalled...

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Saudi energy giant expands investment with major water and wind projects

Azerbaijan is poised to take a significant step forward in both renewable energy and water infrastructure, as Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power prepares to...

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Iran’s protests no longer speak language of reform [OPINION]

Iran’s streets have always spoken loudly, but the refrains they echo today tell a story far different from those heard in earlier years. Over the...

10.01.2026 10

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Azerbaijan sets unified AI standards to boost transparency and trust [INTERVIEW]

As part of the “Artificial Intelligence Strategy of the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2025–2028,” one of the main objectives is the development and...

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Moscow’s evasive answers leave AZAL crash investigation grounded in doubt

There are moments when documents speak louder than statements, and moments when they speak instead of them. The recently surfaced letter attributed to...

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How Baku advances post-oil economic strategy - key takeaways from Azerbaijani President

As a yearly tradition, President Ilham Aliyev gave an interview to local TV channels. As we step into a new year, we can say that a new economic...

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Armenia between altar and ballot as elections approach

The confrontation between Armenia’s political leadership and the Armenian Apostolic Church has moved from quiet tension to open conflict at a highly...

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Azerbaijan leverages Absheron field to strengthen long-term energy ties with Türkiye

A significant shift in the Eurasian energy landscape is gaining momentum as Azerbaijan and Türkiye deepen their cooperation on natural gas supply,...

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Türkiye navigates complex threats as ISIS returns to the spotlight

A deadly confrontation unfolded in Türkiye’s Yalova province during a pre-planned security operation against the ISIS terrorist organization,...

03.01.2026 10

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SOFAZ turns Gulf investments into strategic capital for Azerbaijan [OPINION]

The recent investments of approximately 900 million USD made by the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) in Gulf countries cannot be explained solely...

02.01.2026 10

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Why Fico’s EU critique reflects Slovak politics more than European reality [COMMENTARY]

At a time when the European Union is grappling with internal divisions, strategic uncertainty, and growing debates over its future direction, Slovak...

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What oil price forecasts mean for Azerbaijan’s economy in 2026 [ANALYSIS]

After peaking above key benchmarks earlier in the decade, oil prices have entered a period of recalibration. Market forecasts for 2026 point to...

30.12.2025 10

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Babayan breaks silence as Garabagh Armenians’ fate becomes political weapon

Samvel Babayan, once the “commander” of the so-called Artsakh Defense Army and ex-“secretary” of the self-proclaimed Artsakh National Security...

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Central Bank of Azerbaijan sets course for price stability and sustainable growth

In a move that blends caution with forward-looking policy, Azerbaijan’s Central Bank announced its priorities for 2026 monetary policy, reaffirming...

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Aghdam’s return and memory that shapes Azerbaijan’s future

Aghdam today stands as a city where memory and reality intersect. Once reduced to ruins through years of occupation, it is now gradually re-emerging...

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FDI flows reinforce Azerbaijan’s push for more diverse economy [ANALYSIS]

The investment environment in Azerbaijan in 2025 is characterized by a dual trend: increasing outbound capital flows and a rising interest from...

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Garabagh in motion as President Aliyev reviews education, industry, and infrastructure [ANALYSIS]

Garabagh’s transformation was on full display during President Ilham Aliyev’s visit on December 23, as the head of state reviewed projects...

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Fitch sees measured growth path for Azerbaijan amid energy shift [OPINION]

Fitch Ratings’ latest outlook on Azerbaijan paints a picture of an economy entering a more measured phase of growth, shaped by structural changes in...

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How Türkiye’s air defenses being quietly tested through Black Sea axis [EXPERT]

The crash of a Russian-made Orlan-10 reconnaissance drone in Türkiye’s Kocaeli province has raised serious questions that go far beyond a technical...

22.12.2025 10

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Azerbaijan remittances enter post-crisis phase with broader global links

Following years of sharp regional disruptions, Azerbaijan’s remittance landscape is entering a new phase. The data from 2025 show a shift away from...

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Azerbaijan producer prices slip as inflation eases, signaling stabilization [OPINION]

The producer price index (PPI) measures changes in prices at the production level and provides early insight into inflationary pressures before they...

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Cotton cultivation boom links tradition with modern value-chain growth

Azerbaijan is on the verge of realising the biggest cotton harvest since the country gained its independence. This represents a kind of breakthrough...

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Charity with conditions - how Moscow uses humanitarian tools in Armenia [ANALYSIS]

Humanitarian aid rarely exists in a political vacuum. When assistance is extended selectively, prolonged indefinitely, and accompanied by the quiet...

18.12.2025 20

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Russia’s war economy and revival of "human meat grinder" [ANALYSIS]

In modern wars, the front line no longer begins at the trench. It begins on a smartphone screen. Recruitment videos, paid advertisements, and...

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Azerbaijan’s investment landscape expands with rising foreign participation

While many emerging economies struggle to maintain investor interest, Azerbaijan has recorded solid investment growth across multiple sectors. The...

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Azerbaijan’s economy holds course as diversification slowly deepens [ANALYSIS]

The 2025 budget results show a financial picture that is more resilient than many expected, particularly toward the end of the month. With revenue...

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EU-Armenia partnership document raises questions on commitment to peace

The EU calls its new 64-page agenda with Armenia a “strategic partnership.” In practice, it reads like a political time capsule, one that drags...

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Azerbaijan’s patience pays off as 907 Amendment nears its end

Washington has finally begun to confront a truth it spent three decades avoiding. The legislative scaffolding built by the Armenian lobby to constrain...

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Garabagh emerges as new investment hub ahead of major forum [EXCLUSIVE]

Baku is set to become the focal point of Azerbaijan–Türkiye economic collaboration as the II Azerbaijan–Türkiye Investment Forum prepares to...

11.12.2025 10

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Pashinyan pushes normalisation with Azerbaijan amid weak opposition field [COMMENTARY]

Armenia’s political landscape is entering a critical phase as the country navigates the delicate process of normalising relations with Azerbaijan....

10.12.2025 10

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Baku, Bratislava look beyond diplomacy toward practical partnership

In a historic first, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev paid an official visit to Slovakia on December 8, meeting with Slovak...

10.12.2025 10

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Surplus and structure - What 2025 budget performance says about economic shift [ANALYSIS]

Azerbaijan’s public finances have delivered a robust performance in the first 11 months of 2025, reinforcing signs that the country is slowly...

09.12.2025 10

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Economic pulse strengthens across rebuilt Garabagh districts [ANALYSIS]

Recent months have seen a visible surge in industrial and economic revival across Garabagh. In the first half of 2025 alone, the Garabagh and Eastern...

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Global institutions outline steady but challenging outlook for Azerbaijan

The contours of Azerbaijan’s economic landscape for the coming years are becoming clearer, and recent reports from international finance...

07.12.2025 10

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North-South corridor ambitions rise as Moscow seeks deeper routes through Caspian

The accelerating development of the North–South International Transport Corridor (NSTC) has become a focal point in Russia’s new economic...

07.12.2025 10

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Minsk Group’s lost decades: How ineffective mediation prolonged Garabagh conflict

For nearly three decades, the former Garabagh conflict was trapped in a cycle of meetings, proposals, and mediations that led nowhere. The OSCE Minsk...

06.12.2025 10

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Yerevan’s narrative on detainees masks domestic politics [OPINION]

Armenian parliamentary speaker Alen Simonyan has once again presented Yerevan’s familiar narrative: that the government is “doing everything” to...

06.12.2025 10

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Azerbaijan’s 2026 outlook: Can diversification offset global headwinds [ANALYSIS]

As forecasts pour in from global institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and the European Bank for Reconstruction...

05.12.2025 10

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Baku’s strategic patience ends Minsk Group era, rewrites regional power dynamics

For nearly three decades, the world watched as negotiations over Garabagh dragged on, producing endless reports, summit meetings, and diplomatic...

04.12.2025 10

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Offshore wind opens new chapter in Azerbaijan’s energy transition strategy

If fully realized, the 600 MW offshore wind farm could deliver clean electricity sufficient for hundreds of thousands of households, reduce greenhouse...

02.12.2025 10

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Russian ambitions after Ukraine put post-Soviet space on alert

Recent years have shown that the geopolitical order in the former Soviet space is rapidly shifting. States in the South Caucasus and Central Asia are...

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New markets expand as Azerbaijan rethinks tourism strategy

Azerbaijan’s tourism sector is at a pivotal moment. Official statistics show a small decline in arrivals, yet deeper analysis highlights both the...

30.11.2025 10

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Iranian hardliners escalate anti-Azerbaijan rhetoric as diplomacy advances [OPINION]

Iran’s political hardliners have entered a familiar cycle once again: whenever diplomacy between Baku and Tehran gains momentum, anti-Azerbaijan...

28.11.2025 10

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Green investment takes center stage in Azerbaijan’s banking sector

Azerbaijan’s banking sector has entered a new chapter in its financial evolution by committing substantial resources to sustainable and green...

27.11.2025 10

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SOCAR positions itself for green investment with new ESG assessment

With its paramount role in the country’s energy system, SOCAR in 2024 accounted for 26 per cent of Azerbaijan’s oil production and 17 per cent of...

26.11.2025 10

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Modernizing land policy to accelerate Azerbaijan’s clean energy push

Azerbaijan is preparing legal changes that could transform large areas of agricultural land into sites for renewable energy while keeping those...

25.11.2025 10

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Baku turns challenges into opportunities through expanding tourism with Beijing

The year has been a reminder of how sensitive tourism can be to global events. Despite declines in visitor flows from Russia and several other large...

25.11.2025 20

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Azerbaijan steps up pharma ambitions with opening of state-backed Scandens factory

Azerbaijan is pushing forward on multiple fronts of non-oil economic diversification, and its pharmaceutical sector is increasingly emerging as a key...

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