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Expert: Azerbaijan emerges as a reliable and increasingly important energy partner for Europe –INTERVIEW
Baku, October 16, AZERTAC Azerbaijan stands at a crucial strategic juncture, possessing unique opportunities for growth and development in a changing global economy. Thanks to its advantageous geographic location, abundant natural resources, and...

Customer experience and employee experience: Keys to Azerbaijan's success in the digital age – INTERVIEW
Baku, October 16, Tamilla Mammadova, AZERTAC In the era of digital transformation and increasing competition, focusing on customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) is becoming a key success factor for businesses and government agencies...

Restoration project of the Catacombs of Commodilla inaugurated in the VaticanFirst Vice-President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva attended opening ceremony
Vatican, October 16, AZERTAC First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva arrived in the Holy See – Vatican on an official visit. On October 16, as part of the visit, First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva, along with family...
Compliant LHF ads build trust in smaller brand, finds new Azerion research
Smaller less healthy food (LHF) brands should not fear the forthcoming legislation that will restrict when and where they advertise. Rather than weaken performance, compliant ads can increase comfort and trust and evoke positive emotions with...

® Holcim Azerbaijan introduces “green products” at the international construction exhibition BakuBuild 2025
This year at the BakuBuild construction exhibition, Holcim Azerbaijan is showcasing a wide range of innovative green products designed for both construction companies and private consumers. “Holcim Azerbaijan has become the first company in the...

First Vice-President of Azerbaijan inspected restoration progress at Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in the Vatican
Vatican, October 17, AZERTAC On October 16, First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva, accompanied by Cardinal James Harvey, the Archpriest of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, visited the Basilica in the...

Netherlands seeks to deepen cooperation with Azerbaijan across multiple sectors
The Netherlands wants to strengthen relations with Azerbaijan in many fields, the Embassy of the Netherlands in Azerbaijan shared on X account, APA reports. “The Netherlands looks forward to further strengthening its partnership with Azerbaijan,...

World : Third Azerbaijan National Urban Forum Kicks Off In Khankendi
KHANKENDI, Oct 16 (Bernama-AZERTAC) -- The 3rd Azerbaijan National Urban Forum, opened Wednesday, gathering gathered nearly 400 participants from around 60 countries, AZERTAC, the official news agency of Azerbaijan said. Anar Guliyev, Chairman of...

Documents on damage to economy and environment from Armenian armed forces' occupation of Azerbaijani territories examined in court
The open court hearing session for criminal cases against citizens of the Republic of Armenia, including Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanian, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others, who are accused of...

No proposals are being discussed to raise the retirement age in Azerbaijan -
Claims have been circulating on social media suggesting that the increase in life expectancy could lead to a rise in the retirement age in the future. In response to APA’s inquiry, the Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Labor and...
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Washington relies on Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Indonesia to stabilise Gaza [INTERVIEW]
As the world watches the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, the spotlight is turning to an unusual coalition of Muslim-majority nations — Indonesia, Azerbaijan, and Pakistan, as potential contributors to a U.S.-proposed international stabilization force....
Tanzania steps up in global climate talks
CLIMATE change is no longer a distant threat, but it is a lived reality marked by rising seas, erratic weather and growing food insecurity. In response, global platforms like the UN’s Conference of the Parties (COP) aim to coordinate action,...

Washington relies on Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Indonesia to stabilise Gaza
By Akbar Novruz As the world watches the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, the spotlight is turning to an unusual coalition of Muslim-majority nations — Indonesia, Azerbaijan, and Pakistan, as potential contributors to a U.S.-proposed international...

Ramiz Mehdiyev: From Azerbaijan’s ‘grey cardinal’ to house arrest
Azerbaijan’s gray cardinal arrested Ramiz Mehdiyev, one of the most influential figures in Azerbaijan’s political system for decades, a former head of the Presidential Administration and ex-president of the National Academy of Sciences, has become...

Iran Navy vessels arrive in Azerbaijan for AZIREX-2025 joint exercise
Iran and Azerbaijan hold joint naval drills in the Caspian Sea under AZIREX-2025, emphasizing regional cooperation. Vessels and personnel from the Iranian Navy have arrived in Azerbaijan to participate in the AZIREX-2025 joint naval exercise,...

Baku hosts 30th Caspian Construction Week
Baku, October 14, AZERTAC The 30th Anniversary Caspian Construction Week has opened at the Baku Expo Center. As one of the leading industry platforms in the region’s construction sector, the event brings together several major international...

COP29’s Trillion-Dollar Climate Pledge: Promise, Politics, And The Price Of Action
At COP29 in Baku last year, countries agreed to mobilise US$1.3 trillion a year by 2035 for developing nations to tackle climate change. The pledge, part of the Baku-to-Belém Climate Finance Roadmap, aims to connect reforms in multilateral banks,...

Third Azerbaijan National Urban Forum continues with panel discussions
Khankendi, October 16, AZERTAC The second day of the Third Azerbaijan National Urban Forum on the theme “Towards Climate-Resilient and Healthy Cities: Harnessing Regional Partnerships and Innovative Solutions”, organized in partnership with the...

Politico: Azerbaijan among top candidates for Gaza peacekeeping mission
The main candidates for participation in the peacekeeping mission in the Gaza Strip are Indonesia, Azerbaijan, and Pakistan, an anonymous US military official told Politico, APA reports. According to the source, negotiations are underway on the...

3Rd Azerbaijan National Urban Planning Forum Delegates Arrive In Shusha (PHOTO) (UPDATE)
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 15. Participants of the 3rd Azerbaijan National Urban Forum have arrived in the city of Shusha, Trend reports. Held under the theme“Towards Climate-Resilient and Healthy Cities: Harnessing...