Seaside National Park Projects: Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva attended ceremonies in Baku for the renovated “Boulevard Sports Club” and the new “WasteShark” floating water-cleaning device, aimed at boosting recreation and improving Baku Bay’s water quality. Opera & Classical Music: The Azerbaijan State Academic Philharmonic Hall hosted “A Legacy Passed Down Through the Centuries” as part of the 2nd Opera Days project, featuring symphony orchestra, choir, and soloists performing Mozart and Verdi highlights. Tango Culture: The Azerbaijan Tango Festival wrapped up with a grand finale in Baku’s Old City, including a concert by La Argenta Ensamble and performances by international tango stars. Sports Spotlight (UFC): UFC returns to Baku with a June 27 fight night; Matheus Camilo says local pressure will be on Nazim Sadykhov as he faces a home crowd at the National Gymnastics Arena. International Diplomacy (Azerbaijan–Italy): Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov spoke with Italy’s Antonio Tajani about expanding cooperation in trade, energy, transport, industry, investment, and education, with a business forum planned for autumn. Civic Space Debate: PACE adopted a resolution on Azerbaijan focused on silencing critical voices, including concerns over political prisoners, media pressure, and shrinking civic space.