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Victims speak out in court over Armenian occupation of Azerbaijani lands [PHOTOS]
AzerNews
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July 7, 2025
The public court hearings in the criminal case against Armenian citizens Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others—accused of committing crimes against peace and humanity,...
“Azerbaijan Women’s Republican Society” addressed appeal regarding the manifestations of discrimination against Azerbaijanis
APA
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June 30, 2025
“Azerbaijan Women’s Republican Society” has addressed an appeal regarding the manifestations of discrimination against Azerbaijanis, APA reports. The appeal reads: "Dear Ladies, We, the Public Association “Azerbaijan Women’s Republican Society”...
Post-war diplomacy in motion: Azerbaijan highlights peace and progress
Today.Az
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The opening ceremony of the 9th Conference of Heads of Azerbaijan’s Diplomatic Missions was held at ADA University under the theme “Azerbaijan’s Foreign Policy After the Restoration of Sovereignty: Priorities and Challenges.” According to...
Russia defends interests of its citizens detained in Azerbaijan — Kremlin
TASS
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July 7, 2025
MOSCOW, July 7. /TASS/. Moscow is maintaining constant contact with Baku, working to defend the interests of detained Russian nationals, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said at a press briefing. "Our embassy and Foreign Ministry are in continuous...
Azerbaijan raids Russian media outlet after citizens killed in Moscow
Sabah
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June 30, 2025
Azerbaijani police raided the offices of the Kremlin-backed media outlet Sputnik in Baku and detained individuals reportedly linked to Russian intelligence, prompting swift diplomatic retaliation from Moscow. Azerbaijani media reported that two...
Ukraine claims Russia upping military presence in Armenia amidst tensions with Baku
Open Caucasus Media
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July 7, 2025
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...
17th ECO summit in Azerbaijan: a wrap-up
BNE Intellinews
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The 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) took place in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, on July 4, bringing together heads of state and government from across the region to discuss economic cooperation and regional challenges....
Romanian publication: Azerbaijan – attractive architecture and a safe urban environment
Azertag
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July 6, 2025
Bucharest, July 6, AZERTAC In recent years, Azerbaijan – particularly its capital Baku – has become an appealing travel destination for European tourists. An article published by Romania’s reputable Libertatea.ro newspaper praised the country’s...
Azerbaijan arrests journalists at Russian state outlet as tensions with Moscow rise
The Straits Times
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June 30, 2025
FILE PHOTO: The Russian flag flies on the dome of the Kremlin Senate building behind Spasskaya Tower in Moscow, Russia June 2, 2025. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina/File Photo BAKU/MOSCOW - Authorities in Azerbaijan arrested two journalists from the...
British Trade Envoy: There is significant potential for cooperation with Azerbaijan in trade and investment
Azertag
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July 5, 2025
London, July 5, AZERTAC In an exclusive interview with AZERTAC, the UK’s Trade Envoy for Azerbaijan and Central Asia, House of Lords member Lord John Alderdice, emphasized the significant potential for cooperation between the two countries in...
Azerbaijan, Ukraine hold another round of consular consultations
Azertag
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June 30, 2025
Baku, June 30, AZERTAC The seventh round of consular consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine was held in Baku. The consultations were led by Emil Safarov,...
Azerbaijan Arrests 2 Sputnik Journalists After Office Raid As Tensions With Moscow Escalates
News18
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June 30, 2025
Last Updated:July 01, 2025, 00:08 IST Azerbaijan's interior ministry said it had launched an investigation into the outlet, Sputnik Azerbaijan, after raiding its offices earlier on Monday News18Azerbaijan’s interior ministry on Monday arrested two...
ECO Summit in Stepanakert, Baku’s Strategy and Azerbaijan-Iran Relations
SpecialEurasia
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July 7, 2025
Executive Summary The 17th Eurasian Cooperation Organisation (ECO) Summit held on 3–4 July 2025 in Stepanakert (Khankendi) stressed Azerbaijan’s domestic and regional strategy and Iran’s attempt to normalise relations with Baku and maintain its...
Azerbaijan detains alleged Russian spies as relations with Moscow nosedive
The Kyiv Independent
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June 30, 2025
Azerbaijani police detained two alleged agents of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) on June 30 following searches at the Baku office of the Russian state-controlled news agency Sputnik, the Azerbaijani news outlet Apa.az reported. The move...
Azerbaijan’s Institute of Information Technologies and GEANT implement joint projects
Azertag
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June 30, 2025
Baku, June 30, AZERTAC Academician Rasim Aliguliyev, Director General of the Institute of Information Technology under the Ministry of Science and Education and Vice-President of ANAS, met with Lise Fuhr, Chief Executive Officer of GEANT, on the...
Major renovations underway at seven schools across Azerbaijan
AzerNews
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July 7, 2025
Construction and major refurbishment works are currently in progress at seven general education schools, Azernews reports, citing the Ministry of Science and Education. The report notes that within the framework of the Education Development...
New education facility in Fuzuli to offer UAV and aviation mechanic courses
AzerNews
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July 7, 2025
The construction of a new building for the Fuzuli Vocational Education Center, designed to accommodate 700 students, is advancing at a fast pace, Azernews reports, citing the Ministry of Science and Education’s annual report. The report highlights...
Azerbaijan cancels Russian Cultural events
Mehr News Agency
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June 30, 2025
The Foreign Ministry in Baku summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires, Pyotr Volokovykh, on Saturday to protest what it called the “brutal killing” of two Azerbaijanis during Friday’s raids. The ministry said several others were seriously injured and...
Baku’s relations with Moscow plunge to new lows after alleged police killing of ethnic Azerbaijanis
Open Caucasus Media
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June 30, 2025
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...
Azerbaijan has accused Russia of committing violence against Azerbaijanis “based on their ethnic identity”
The Odessa Journal
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The Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan has announced the cancellation of all cultural events organized in the country by Russian state bodies and private individuals. According to the ministry, this decision was prompted by “ethnically motivated...