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Ukraine claims Russia upping military presence in Armenia amidst tensions with Baku

Open Caucasus Media · 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...

Romanian publication: Azerbaijan – attractive architecture and a safe urban environment

Azertag · 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...

British Trade Envoy: There is significant potential for cooperation with Azerbaijan in trade and investment

Azertag · 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...

Major renovations underway at seven schools across Azerbaijan

AzerNews · 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 · 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...

Victims speak out in court over Armenian occupation of Azerbaijani lands [PHOTOS]

AzerNews · 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,...

Five-star lifestyle of shadowy south Dublin Kinahan cartel laid bare in Cab case

Irish Independent ·

Convicted drug dealer Sam O’Sullivan also became a major supplier of encrypted technology for gangland mobster Ciaran ‘Sam’ O’Sullivan was a one time protégé of Christy Kinahan Snr, left Today at 10:50 A shadowy Kinahan cartel fixer travelled the...

Eldar Salahov appointed director general of Baku International Sea Trade Port

AzerNews · July 7, 2025

Eldar Salahov has been appointed Director General of “Baku International Sea Trade Port” LLC, a company under “Azerbaijan Railways” CJSC, which operates within the structure of AZCON Holding. According to information provided to Azernews by...

Festival of Folk Arts, Budapest Castle District, 17 - 20 August

XpatLoop ·

From 17 to 20 August 2025, the spotlight once again shines on traditional craftsmanship, artisans, and creative communities at the stunning setting of Buda Castle. This beloved annual event welcomes local craftspeople, member organisations,...

Russia’s Strategic Blindness

Quillette · July 26, 2025

By prioritising its war in Ukraine—an endeavour fuelled more by historical mysticism than by strategic calculation—Russia is rapidly losing influence across its broader post-imperial periphery. The latest diplomatic rupture with Azerbaijan over a...

PM Shehbaz, Turkish and Azerbaijan presidents engage in cordial conversation

Pakistan Observer · July 5, 2025

BAKU – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev took a walk in Khankendi following Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit. The President of Azerbaijan briefed...

Allahshukur Pashazade: Azerbaijan restores all religious monuments in Karabakh without discrimination

APA ·

“Azerbaijan is restoring all religious monuments in Karabakh without any religious discrimination,” Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Office Sheikhulislam Allahshukur Pashazade told journalists, during a blood donation campaign, APA reports. He...

Unrest in Armenia over government handling of conflict with Azerbaijan

Atalayar · July 5, 2025

From historical conflict to political collapse in Armenia Mass arrests 2024 protests The failed coup attempt that took place on 25 June in Armenia has brought the territorial conflict with Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region back into the...

Russian Military Buildup in Armenia Amid Azerbaijan Tensions – Ukrainian Intelligence

Mezha · July 5, 2025

The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported an increase in the military presence of the Russian Federation in Armenia amid escalating tensions with Azerbaijan. According to Ukrainian intelligence data, the...

Ambassador: Relations between Venezuela and Azerbaijan are strengthening

APA · July 5, 2025

An event dedicated to the 214th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela was held in Baku, APA reports. Venezuelan Ambassador Christopher Alberto Martinez Berroteran said that relations between Azerbaijan and...

Mother of one of Russian citizens detained in Baku says prison conditions are quite good

TASS · July 4, 2025

MOSCOW, July 5. /TASS/. The Russian nationals detained in Azerbaijan are held in double-bunking prison cells, and they are treated quite neutrally, the mother of one of the detainees revealed. "My son Sergey was arrested in Baku. He was charged...

Pakistani PM Concludes His Visit To Azerbaijan (PHOTO)

MENAFN · July 4, 2025

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 4. Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has concluded his visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, Trend reports. An honor guard was lined up at the Fuzuli...

Should state support for Russian-language education continue in Azerbaijani? –

APA ·

The presence of Russian-language sectors and fully Russian-medium schools in Azerbaijan’s public education system has sparked serious public debate. The constitution of Azerbaijan designates Azerbaijani as the state language, mandating that all...

Another round of escalation in relations between Azerbaijan and Russia

Global Voices · July 4, 2025

Image by Arzu Geybullayeva, created via CanvaPro. Just this May, nearly six months after the fatal Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) plane crash near the city of Aqtau in Kazakhstan, tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan appeared to be at their peak,...

17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation in Azerbaijan: Tinubu Urges Just Energy Transition

The News (Nigeria) · July 5, 2025

Senator Bagudu in Khankhendi, Azerbaijan Says a climate-resilient future is a necessity As the push for cleaner energy grows stronger, President Bola Tinubu has urged a fair energy transition that will not jeopardise developing economies....