F1 Azerbaijan GP is on a Saturday in 2026, here's why Baku will host its 2026 contest on Saturday 26 September Motorsport · Sep 14
Azerbaijan’s state oil fund helps launch China-ASEAN investment council SOFAZ is the only founder from outside East and Southeast Asia, reflecting Azerbaijan’s position on the trade corridor between Asia and Europe. Euronews · Sep 11
Man United v Sabah LIVE: Michael Carrick’s rampant side hit their stride before crucial derby with City Manchester United thrashed the champions of Azerbaijan 4-0 on the latter’s competition debut, with Man City awaiting in the Premier League this weekend The Independent UK · Sep 10
As Azerbaijan and Armenia work towards peace, this film paints a misleading picture Letter: Günel Salimova of the Azerbaijan embassy responds to a review of the documentary The Black Garden, about lives affected by conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh The Guardian - UK · Sep 7
How a quiz show and a dream took Azerbaijan's Sabah to the Champions League Azerbaijan’s Sabah Football Club have unexpectedly qualified for the UEFA Champions League, making it one of its most historic achievements to date. Euronews · Sep 2
Azerbaijani regime ‘trying to break’ opposition leader by denying him safe water in prison, family warn Exclusive: The family of Ali Karimli claims the regime is ‘deliberately trying to break him’ as they urged the UK to intervene in the pro-democracy leader’s case The Independent UK · Aug 30
What Armenia's Thousand-Year History of Survival Teaches the Indian Comfort Traveller The Country That Refused the Comfortable LieYou land in Yerevan and the first thing you notice is that nothing is performing for you. There are no garlands, no cultural shows arranged for tourists, no smiling guides in traditional dress waiting at the gate. The city is grey and pink, built… Times Life · Aug 27
Azerbaijan's biggest bank enters Uzbek market with Davr Bank acquisition Azerbaijan's largest financial institution, the International Bank of Azerbaijan, is expanding its corporate banking operations by acquiring a 51% controlling stake in Uzbekistan's Davr Bank in a deal valued at $150 million (€128.5m). Euronews · Aug 25
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan deepen alliance with $1bn trade target and stronger Trans-Caspian links Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ilham Aliyev signed a Treaty on Eternal Friendship in Tashkent and launched new projects in banking, energy, tourism and mining. The two countries will also co-host the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2027. Euronews · Aug 23
Azerbaijan Suing CNN for Libel: Can They Do That? From yesterday's Complaint in Republic of Azerbaijan v. CNN, Inc. (D. Del.): … Azerbaijan … brings this defamation complaint against… The post Azerbaijan Suing CNN for Libel: Can They Do That? appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Aug 19
Azerbaijan bans under-16s from social media in growing global trend Social media addiction, self-esteem problems and cyberbullying are producing documented psychological consequences among teenagers. Unlike bullying, online harassment follows children into their homes and is harder to escape. Euronews · Aug 19
Armenian Genocide survivors' grandson says 'political motives' block recognition In 1915, the Ottoman Empire began the systematic deportation and massacre of its Armenian population. As many as 1.5 million Armenians were killed – widely regarded by historians as the twentieth century's first genocide, and the event for which the term was later coined. Stephan Pechdimaldji, the grandson of two… Radio France Internationale · Aug 15
Azerbaijan bets on the pomegranate as its next big export Azerbaijan is turning pomegranates, a fruit with 2,000 years of cultural history, into a global brand, with €48.2 million in exports and more than 200 cultivated varieties putting it in direct competition with Iran, Turkey and Spain Euronews · Aug 13
Delicious dumplings: The evolution of delicacies enjoyed all along the Silk Road to Spain Jiaozi, Shuijiao, Bao, Wonton, Mantou, Manty, Manta, Chuchvara, Pelmeni, Düşbərə, Gurza, Khinkali. So many names, so many dumplings. Euronews · Aug 2
Radio France Internationale · Jul 31 French national's spying conviction upheld by Azerbaijan court An Azerbaijani appeal court has upheld the 10-year sentence of a French national, Martin Ryan, for “espionage", in a case that arose against a backdrop of tensions between Paris and Baku.
The Economic Times · Jul 30 2,557 Indians evacuated from Iran via Armenia, Azerbaijan amid West Asia conflict: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh Over 2,500 Indian nationals were evacuated from Iran through neighboring countries. The Indian Embassy in Tehran facilitated their safe cross-border movement for onward travel. Government advisories urged citizens to consider temporary exits from Iran due to escalating tensions. India remains engaged with regional partners to ensure safety and secure energy…
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Mapped: All of the countries dragged into Trump’s war in Iran IN FOCUS: The war has spread across the Middle East, with unprecedented disruption to global oil supplies and Gulf states being targeted by Tehran. Maira Butt looks at how the war has dragged in countries on several continents
Radio France Internationale · Jul 25 Israel's move to recognise Armenian genocide stalls under regional pressure The Israeli parliament's decision to postpone a vote on recognising the Armenian genocide by Ottoman Turkey is being seen as a triumph for regional diplomacy, as Azerbaijan in particular seeks to avert a further escalation in tensions between its close allies.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 22 Germany looks to Azerbaijan as Armenia ties shift regional relationships German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev have signed a series of economic agreements aimed at deepening Berlin's access to Baku's gas reserves and transit routes. The deal comes as Germany works to diversify its energy supply, and as Azerbaijan balances a Europe-leaning Armenia against a recently repaired…
Euronews · Jul 21 Aliyev says former Russian and German officials were in Baku for possible meeting over Ukraine Azerbaijan’s president revealed that former Russian and German officials were in Baku at the same time earlier in July, but that Azerbaijan’s authorities were neither notified nor aware of the meeting, which might have involved discussions over Ukraine.
Euronews · Jul 21 Aliyev visits Berlin to deepen energy and trade ties with Germany Azerbaijan and Germany signed a strategic partnership declaration covering energy, transport and trade, with Chancellor Merz welcoming Azerbaijan's gas deliveries, expected to reach 2 billion cubic metres annually by next year, as a further step away from reliance on Moscow.
Euronews · Jul 20 Azerbaijan deepens ties with Germany beyond oil and gas More than 250 German companies now operate in Azerbaijan, spanning manufacturing, logistics and construction.
The Economic Times · Jul 17 US Senate bill seeks 100% tariffs on India, 4 other nations for buying Russian oil A bipartisan bill introduced in the US Senate proposes 100% tariffs on imports from the top five buyers of Russian oil or gas, including India, China, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan, to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine.
The Guardian - US · Jul 14 Trump ballroom donor to lead state department’s $200m Armenia fund Konstantin Sokolov, who gave undisclosed sum and has not held government job before, to chair Tripp+ trade project
Euronews · Jul 13 Peace is possible, Aliyev tells global media forum in Shusha Azerbaijan's president also told the Shusha Global Media Forum that long-term gas contracts were needed for Baku to expand production, and said that Baku was considering leaving the Council of Europe.