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...

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...

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,...

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...

Typhoon Fengshen kills 8, leaves 2 missing in Philippines

At least eight people have died and two remain missing in the Philippines following Typhoon Fengshen on Sunday, Azernews reports, citing the country’s Civil Defense Agency. In Pitogo municipality, Quezon province, southeast of Manila, five people...

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...

3Rd Azerbaijan National Urban Planning Forum Delegates Arrive In Shusha (PHOTO)

(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...

Georgia showcases rare Georgian maple as symbol of biodiversity

Georgia: The rare Georgian maple (Acer ibericum Bieb.), a unique native species, stands as a vital component of the country’s arid light forests, symbolizing Georgia’s rich natural biodiversity and ecological heritage. It is worth noting that...

Ministerial meetings on regional security and interconnectivity underway in Luxembourg

Ministerial meetings on regional security and interconnectivity are taking place today in Luxembourg, following the EU Foreign Affairs Council session. Azerbaijan is represented by Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev, Azernews reports....

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav Joins Pre-COP30 Discussion in Brazil

The elected Presidency will also present progress on its key initiatives, notably the Action Agenda, the Baku to Belém Roadmap (jointly stewarded with the COP29 Presidency), and the structure of the COP30 Leadership Circles. These circles include...

Terra Madre Shaki gastronomic festival showcases Azerbaijan’s local food, traditional culinary practices, and sustainable farming

Shaki, October 11, AZERTAC The historic city of Shaki, a UNESCO World Heritage site and former Silk Road trading center, hosted the first edition of Terra Madre Shaki on October 11. Organized by the State Tourism Agency in collaboration with Slow...

As Brazil readies for COP30 climate talks, finance ministers offer plan for $1.7 trillion in yearly finance

WASHINGTON/BRASILIA - A group of 35 finance ministers laid out suggestions on Oct 15 for scaling climate finance to US$1.3 trillion (S$1.7 trillion) a year, a key demand by developing nations ahead of 2025’s COP30 talks in Brazil. In the...

Expert: Azerbaijan has three strong advantages: energy expertise, a favorable geographic location for exports, and momentum after COP29 – INTERVIEW

Baku, October 15, AZERTAC Azerbaijan is on the cusp of large-scale economic transformation, actively developing its digital economy and promoting green and sustainable projects. In a rapidly changing world, the country is attracting investors...

From global platforms to local polls: Cyprus charts its course

Since the election of Ersin Tatar as president in 2020, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has made effective use of opportunities to defend the rights of the Turkish Cypriot people and to enhance the country’s visibility on numerous...

From Uzbekistan to France: The Environmental and Geopolitical Fault Lines of Exporting Uranium

In late 2022, Uzbekistan’s state-owned uranium producer Navoiuran signed a contract worth nearly 9 million euro with the Kazakh logistics company TOO Logistic Centre to supply Uzbek uranium to France via Russian territory. The deliveries are...

Azerbaijan’s Central Bank delegation to attend 2025 World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings

Baku, October 13, AZERTAC An Azerbaijani delegation led by Governor of the Central Bank Taleh Kazimov has departed for Washington, D.C., to participate in the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund...

Third Azerbaijan National Urban Forum kicks off in Khankendi

Khankendi, October 15, AZERTAC The 3rd Azerbaijan National Urban Forum, themed “Towards Climate-Resilient and Healthy Cities: Harnessing Regional Partnerships and Innovative Solutions,” opened in Khankendi on October 15. Anar Guliyev, Chairman of...

Ambassador: Belarus cooperates with Azerbaijan in most sectors of the economy

APA-Economics presents an interview with Fergus Auld, the British Ambassador to Azerbaijan: – Mr. Ambassador, this year’s 3rd National Urban Forum of Azerbaijan focuses on “Climate Resilient and Healthy Cities.” What are your expectations? – I...