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Education & Culture: ADA University hosted a lecture-concert at the Uzeyir Hajibayli International Music Festival’s “Art Masterpieces” project, spotlighting the composer’s legacy through music and academic talks. Heritage & Community Life: Baku welcomed the “Living Culture” festival, with discussions, theatre and cinema focused on protecting Azerbaijan’s cultural heritage and passing it to younger generations. Arts & Events: The “Fly to Baku. Art Weekend. Sense the Future NOW” festival was announced for Oct 30–Nov 1, promising international and Azerbaijani contemporary art projects across Baku. Regional Connectivity (Lifestyle/Economy): The Middle Corridor’s trade potential could rise threefold by 2030, with ministers pointing to service quality, digitalization and competitiveness. Public Education Funding: Azerbaijan will shift public general education financing to a per-capita model starting 2026–2027. Human Rights & Religion: A Shiite theologian in Baku was reportedly arrested for 30 days after criticizing a Cabinet decision on hijabs in schools, renewing debate over religious freedom. Diplomacy & Mobility: Azerbaijan signed mutual visa exemption deals with Antigua and Barbuda at UNGA, easing travel for diplomatic, official and ordinary passport holders.

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Sep. 23, 2026

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Baku hosts Living Culture Festival [PHOTOS]

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Azerbaijan-Turkmenistan interparliamentary cooperation discussed

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Kabul proposes a new regional role for Baku

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Fly to Baku. Art Weekend. Sense Future NOW in 2026 to present selection of internationally acclaimed Azerbaijani and international exhibition projects across Baku [PHOTOS]

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Formula 1 Names 10 Best Off-Track Moments from a Decade in Baku

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Azerbaijan introduces new financing model for public schools

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Azerbaijan, Antigua and Barbuda sign mutual visa exemption agreements at UNGA [PHOTO]

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An international law expert responded to the statement of the Azerbaijani Human Rights Commissioner.

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