Cultural Diplomacy: Azerbaijan is pushing cultural dialogue as a bridge between nations, with Baku hosting international talks and events tied to the upcoming 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue. Heritage Goes Digital: Gilavar Photo Club unveiled its “IRS” digital archive project to document Azerbaijan’s historical, architectural, and archaeological monuments, expanding an online database with new regions and thousands of photos. Arts & Festivals: The El Calor en Baku – Azerbaijan Tango Festival kicked off in Icherisheher, turning the historic center into a dance-and-music celebration with international guests. Education & Youth: A Baku student was named Azerbaijan’s 2026 Youth Literacy Ambassador, tasked with leading local literacy projects and raising awareness of children falling behind in reading. Sports & Community: Taekwondo champions were crowned at the National Schoolchildren’s Sports Olympiad, while Azerbaijan also announced new youth and sports cooperation initiatives. Regional Spotlight: Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan exchanged multiple documents during President Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s state visit, including customs, sports, and labor-related cooperation. Academic Expansion: BUCT-BEU Faculty of Engineering will admit its first students in 2026–2027 under a dual-diploma 3+1 model with Beijing University of Chemical Technology.