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Supported by Huawei, Aztelekom Achieves Near Nationwide Broadband Connectivity through "Online Azerbaijan"

BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aztelekom, a part of AZCON Holding company, and Huawei announced today that the nation's "Online Azerbaijan" broadband connectivity strategy has covered 99.7% of Azerbaijan. Up to 3 million households and businesses – both in major cities and remote villages – now have full…

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Russian interference in Armenia: A nation tested by disinformation

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Armenia is moving to distance itself from Russia and forge closer ties with the European Union. Despite pro-Russian disinformation campaigns targeting the government, the pro-European candidate won the parliamentary elections held on June 7.

France 24

Pro-western but populist: how Nikol Pashinyan retained power in Armenia

PM secured re-election despite devastating military defeat to Azerbaijan and political and economic pressure from Moscow

The Guardian - UK

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Armenia PM Pashinyan wins vote, cementing pro-Western shift

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling party has won parliamentary elections, preliminary results showed on Monday, a victory seen as endorsement of the nation's pro-Western shift after threats from Moscow and claims of Russian interference.

Radio France Internationale

Armenia’s pro-Europe party wins election and cements shift away from Russia

Result strengthens PM Nikol Pashinyan’s drive for deeper integration with Europe despite warnings from Moscow

The Guardian - UK

Nikol Pashinyan hails 'historic victory' in Armenia's decisive election

Sunday's result gives Pashinyan a strong mandate for Armenia’s balanced pro-West course and peace with its historic rivals, but also signals Russia’s diminishing influence in a region it once dominated, despite reported threats from Moscow and claims of interference.

Euronews

Armenia's Pashinyan declares victory in election

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has claimed a historic victory in the country's first general election since a ‌military defeat ‌by Azerbaijan ⁠in 2023.

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‘It’s time to move forward’: Armenians vote in election closely watched by Russia and EU

Voters to choose between pro-Russian opposition and incumbent Nikol Pashinyan, who is more closely aligned with the west

The Guardian - UK

Armenia election: what the vote could mean for Russia, the West and Azerbaijan

As Armenians vote in a parliamentary election seen as a test of Nikol Pashinyan’s pro-Western course, RFI asks two regional experts what the result could mean for peace with Azerbaijan and relations with Russia.

Radio France Internationale

Armenia PM Pashinyan's ruling party wins landslide election victory

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling party has won parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results on Monday, setting the stage for a renewed mandate to pursue closer ties with the West after threats from Moscow.

France 24

Prime Minister Pashinyan’s party leads Armenia election amid westward shift

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s party took an early lead in parliamentary elections on Monday that could strengthen his push towards closer ties with the West, amid tensions with Moscow and accusations of Russian interference.

France 24

Armenia's elections to deliver verdict on cautious pivot west

Armenia votes on Sunday in a parliamentary election seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's drive to loosen his country's historical dependence on Russia and turn towards the West.

Radio France Internationale

Armenia goes to polls in pivotal vote to decide South Caucasus future

Armenians will decide their future on Sunday against the backdrop of a Russia-West clash, as both the EU and the US support PM Pashinyan’s cautious pro-Western drive, while Russia embarked on an onslaught of economic and political pressures on Yerevan to keep the former Soviet state in its orbit.

Euronews

Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West

Armenia's parliamentary elections are a pivotal vote on its geopolitical future, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeking closer EU and US ties amidst Russian warnings. Disappointment over Moscow's handling of the Karabakh conflict has soured relations, prompting Pashinyan to cautiously weaken ties with Russia and explore Western partnerships.

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Israel built secret network at Azerbaijan border to closely monitor Iran during war

In an intriguing development, a CNN report has surfaced, suggesting that Israel has allegedly set up a series of military outposts encircling Iran. These installations reportedly include specialized forces and drone contingents positioned near Azerbaijan's border.

International Business Times

Israel Sent Elite Units Into Azerbaijan And Had Presence In Other Countries During Iran War: Report

Israel covertly deployed military and intelligence units inside Azerbaijan during the Iran war, providing them with valuable intel into northern Iran, CNN reported.

Euronews

Azerbaijan denies claims of Israel using its soil in operations against Iran

Baku called the reports attributed to anonymous sources and unconfirmed by either Azerbaijan or Israel "completely groundless," telling Euronews it had never provided its territory for any action against a third country, including Iran, with which it shares a 700-kilometre border.

The Conversation

Armenia’s ties with Russia continue to deteriorate as election day approaches

Armenia was once widely considered Russia’s closest ally in the South Caucasus, with the two nations maintaining deep political, economic and military ties. But ahead of pivotal parliamentary elections on June 7, Armenia is facing the deepest crisis in its relations with Moscow since it secured independence from the Soviet…

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The Economic Times

World Environment Day 2026: Know the date, history, significance, theme and global importance

World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5, underscores the shared responsibility of planetary protection and the urgent need to address climate change. The 2026 observance will be hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan, with the theme "Now For Climate," aiming to inspire global action and sustainable practices for a healthier Earth.

Euronews

There is no energy transition — only addition, experts say at Baku Energy Week

Grid infrastructure emerged as the forum's defining bottleneck on the last day of Baku Energy Week, as the IGU's chief of staff said that global consumption of oil, gas, coal and renewables is rising simultaneously, directly challenging the conventional narrative.

Euronews

US eyes stake in Azerbaijan's pipelines as economic ties enter new phase after Trump-brokered deal

Washington wants in on Azerbaijan's pipelines and energy infrastructure, a senior US official said in Baku, as the two countries deepen economic ties following Trump's White House peace deal with Armenia.

AAP

Azerbaijan’s Bank ABB launches AI Conversational Banking assistants AI-nur and AI-khan

BAKU, Azerbaijan - Bank ABB, one of the leading financial institutions in the South Caucasus, has officially launched its artificial intelligence assistants AI-nur and AI-khan, making them available to all customers following a successful Beta testing phase. The new conversational AI technology represents a major step forward in the bank’s…

Euronews

SOCAR, TotalEnergies and ADNOC lock in Caspian gas supply deal

Azerbaijan's SOCAR signed a long-term deal with TotalEnergies, ADNOC's investment arm XRG and Turkey's BOTAŞ to export gas from the Absheron offshore field from 2029, bolstering the Southern Gas Corridor that Europe has increasingly relied on in recent years.

Euronews

Southern energy corridors set to dominate supplies to Europe, global leaders say

The rapid reshape of global energy supply routes and markets is a key focus at the Baku Energy Week 2026.

Euronews

AI and energy security drive investment focus at Baku Energy Week 2026

Baku Energy Week 2026 showcased how AI, digitalisation and regional gas diplomacy are reshaping the global energy sector, as companies and officials increasingly focus on competitiveness, energy security and cleaner technologies.

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