View of Baku's Old City in Azerbaijan

This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2025 shows a view of an open-air archaeological exhibition in front of the Maiden Tower, in Baku's Old City, Azerbaijan. The Old City, the historical core of Baku, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)...

Russia, Turkey in Talks to Keep Same Gas Volume in Renewed Deals

By Bloomberg News Nov 4, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Russia and Turkey are in talks to keep up the volumes of gas supplies from Gazprom PJSC as they negotiate the renewal of two major pipeline supply deals, according to people familiar with the matter. The...

World Bank presented its first periodic Country Economic Review for Azerbaijan

Today, the World Bank presented its first periodic Country Economic Review for Azerbaijan, APA-Economics reports. The report provides detailed information on the country’s macroeconomic indicators and prospects. The Azerbaijan Country Economic...

UN Tourism announces ‘World’s Best Tourism Villages 2025’; 52 destinations recognised, none from India this year

UN Tourism has announced the winners of its fifth annual Best Tourism Villages awards, recognising 52 exceptional rural destinations from around the world for their innovation, sustainability, and cultural preservation efforts. The announcement...

Enzo Maresca shares Cole Palmer update in massive boost for Chelsea's Champions League fortunes

By KIERAN GILL, MAIL SPORT REPORTER Published: 11:38 EST, 4 November 2025 | Updated: 11:38 EST, 4 November 2025 Cole Palmer is targeting a return for Chelsea’s Champions League showdown with Barcelona as Enzo Maresca’s side travel to Azerbaijan to...

President Ilham Aliyev: It is a source of great pride that Azerbaijan–Türkiye relations have reached the highest level

Baku, October 28, AZERTAC President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan and, through him, to the entire people of Türkiye on the occasion of the...

Azerbaijan's Finance Minister Holds Bilateral Meetings In Serbia

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 23. Minister of Finance of the Republic of Azerbaijan Sahil Babayev held bilateral meetings within the framework of the 9th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic...

COP29 Presidency represents Azerbaijan at Paris Peace Forum

Baku, October 28, AZERTAC The COP29 Presidency is traveling to France to participate in the Paris Peace Forum, mark the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, and discuss measures to advance climate action in the second decade of the agreement....

Mossad cancels European rabbis conference in Baku over security concerns

Israel’s foreign intelligence agency, Mossad, has reportedly cancelled the upcoming European Rabbis Conference in the Azerbaijani capital Baku, citing security threats linked to the event’s proximity to the Iranian border, according to Israeli...

Elevation of Azerbaijan-Türkiye relations to highest level fills us with great pride - President Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Azernews reports. "Dear Mr. President, My dear Brother, On the occasion of the national holiday of fraternal...

Exploring Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan region above and below sea level

Published on 28/10/2025 - 15:00 GMT+1 •Updated 19:28 Sweeping landscapes are everywhere you look in Nakhchivan, an autonomous Azerbaijani Republic wedged between Iran, Armenia and Türkiye. The imposing rock formations and formidable mountains have...

Azerbaijan moves Russian state journalist to house arrest from jail after freeing his colleague

BAKU - A court in Azerbaijan said on Friday a senior Russian journalist could leave jail and be placed under house arrest for three months instead amid an ongoing investigation into his employer, the Russian state-owned outlet Sputnik Azerbaijan....

President: Azerbaijani-Turkish brotherhood serves as a vital factor for peace in the region

"The elevation of Azerbaijan-Türkiye relations – rooted in the unbreakable will of our peoples and based on the principle of “One nation, two states” – to the highest level fills us with great pride," President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham...

VIA’s Terminal 1 Welcomes Azerbaijan Airlines, Expanding Network to 16 Carriers

Velana International Airport’s (VIA) newly inaugurated Terminal 1 marked another milestone today as it officially began serving Azerbaijan Airlines, the national carrier of Azerbaijan. The occasion was celebrated with a special ceremony held at...

Armenia: Beyond The Peace Dividend

Thawing relations with Azerbaijan and Turkey are creating opportunities for Armenia to expand its economy and emerge as a regional investment hub. The South Caucasus has hardly seemed an ideal place for investment in recent years. Azerbaijan’s...

Azerbaijan’s Minister of Finance holds bilateral meetings in Serbia

Baku, October 24, AZERTAC Azerbaijan’s Minister of Finance Sahil Babayev held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 9th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation between Azerbaijan and Serbia....

Azerbaijan joins 1st UN Tourism Regional Conference on Empowerment of Women in Tourism in Europe

Baku, October 24, AZERTAC The First UN Tourism Regional Conference on the Empowerment of Women in Tourism in Europe was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The conference brought together women leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts in tourism, providing a...

Authentic Georgia, Armenia, & Azerbaijan tours: Cascade Travel’s boutique, locally crafted adventures

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Don't make these time-change mistakes when planning travel

A few years ago, on a damp evening in late March in London, I learned the hard way that countries don’t all change their clocks for daylight saving time simultaneously. After ordering a glass of white wine at a cozy bar in Bermondsey, I mindlessly...

Clarification provided to allegations that Iraqi citizens who want to come to Azerbaijan face difficulties

In recent days, some mass media outlets have circulated claims that citizens of the Republic of Iraq wishing to travel to the Republic of Azerbaijan for tourism purposes are facing difficulties, the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Iraq told APA. These...