The global housing crisis will take centre stage at the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026.
Armenia is ready, within the agreed framework, to ensure unimpeded connectivity between the main part of Azerbaijan and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this at a government meeting.
The European Union (EU) has welcomed Azerbaijan’s transfer to Armenia of Vagif Khachatryan, Gevorg Sudzhyan, David Davtyan, and Viken Euljekjian.
Azerbaijan considers the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) Implementation Framework document, made public on January 13 during the visit of the Armenian foreign minister to the United States, an important step toward launching practical work in this direction.
In Tehran, a perception is taking shape that Armenia is becoming a hub for the activities of forces hostile to Iran.
The participation of Russia and Türkiye in the TRIPP project was not discussed, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said in a live broadcast from Washington following the signing of the document on the project’s implementation.
President Ilham Aliyev yesterday paid a working visit to the Tartar and Aghdara districts — a trip that carries not only symbolic weight, but also systemic political significance in the process of reintegrating the liberated territories.
A range of modern, high-precision technological equipment acquired from advanced countries has been installed at the facility, where various types of military-purpose products will be manufactured.
The Ministry of Science and Education is expanding its overseas study programs.
For many decades, the issue of water supply in Baku and on the Absheron Peninsula has remained one of the capital’s most acute social and infrastructure challenges.
Baku has continued efforts to strengthen its long-term presence in European energy markets. A new natural gas supply agreement was signed between SOCAR and Hungary’s MVM Group, set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and valid for two years.
Among those awarded by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev for their contribution to strengthening friendship between peoples and supporting the development of the Azerbaijani diaspora is the world-renowned scientist, neurologist, and Professor at the University of Copenhagen, Messoud Ashina.
The Kremlin leadership was fully aware of everything literally on the same day. They had no intention of punishing Major General Alexander Tolopilo either, because he was carrying out a specific order. Moreover, he was even promoted after the incident.
A “Horizon of Peace” in the South Caucasus: An Interview with Elchin Amirbayov, Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Special Assignments.
In the coming years, Austria and, with a high degree of probability, the Czech Republic may join the list of countries purchasing Azerbaijani natural gas.
Over the next 3–4 years, the situation in Venezuela will not have a significant impact on the global oil market, including the price of Azerbaijani oil.
Azerbaijan is a reliable partner of NATO and cooperates with the Alliance and partner countries in the areas of security, defense reforms, cyber defense, and counterterrorism.
An official opening ceremony of the 240-megawatt Khizi–Absheron Wind Power Plant, built by the Saudi company ACWA Power, is being held at the Gulustan Palace in Baku.
Azerbaijani society is ethnically, linguistically, and religiously diverse. For the Azerbaijani people, this diversity has always been and remains a source of special pride.
Conflicting statements from Russia about the December 25, 2024 crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane that was hit by Russian missile fire have drawn fresh criticism from Azerbaijan, which marked the first anniversary of the disaster with flowers and other tributes.
Events in the Iranian city of Abdanan, where police officers applauded demonstrators chanting “Death to the dictator,” may appear to be an isolated episode torn from the broader context of street protests.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has called his country's comprehensive strategic partnership with China "a great success."
While natural gas retained its geopolitical prominence, Azerbaijan’s oil and petroleum sector in 2025 reflected both continuity and adaptation.
Azerbaijan plans to start gas deliveries to another two European countries in 2026, bringing the total number of countries importing its gas to 16, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said.
