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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.

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Azerbaijan considering full withdrawal from Council of Europe, Aliyev says

President Ilham Aliyev said Baku was considering full withdrawal from the 46-member organisation after Azerbaijan's voting rights in PACE were suspended in 2024.

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Indian Embassy in Azerbaijan organises first-ever 'Great Indian Mango Festival' in Baku

The Indian Embassy in Baku hosted a Great Indian Mango Festival on Sunday. This event introduced Azerbaijan to India's celebrated 'King of Fruits'. Visitors eagerly sampled premium Indian mango varieties, including Alphonso and Kesar. Ambassador Abhay Kumar highlighted the cultural and people-to-people ties between both nations. The festival showcased India's…

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'This passion makes me feel alive': Tango finds an unexpected welcome in Azerbaijan's capital city

You might not expect to feel the pulse of Argentinian music echoing through the narrow streets of Baku, but the Azerbaijan capital's inner city, Icherisheher, has been transformed by a Tango-loving dance troupe

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EU looks to South Caucasus for solutions as von der Leyen holds talks with President Aliyev

Von der Leyen begins her South Caucasus tour in Baku as the EU steps up engagement on regional stability, energy and connectivity.

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Europe Today: EPP boss Weber speaks exclusively to Euronews as von der Leyen visits Baku

Manfred Weber, President of the European People's Party, speaks exclusively to Euronews as European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen visits Azerbaijan to build on EU influence in a region traditionally in Russia's orbit.

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Kazakhstan looks to boost oil exports via Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline after Georgia talks in Astana

In high-level talks held in Astana, Kazakhstan and Georgia agreed to strengthen economic cooperation, including plans to increase oil shipments via the BTC pipeline. The two countries also discussed agricultural development, investment expansion, and cooperation in digital services.

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Von der Leyen visits Azerbaijan and Armenia to deepen South Caucasus ties

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen begins the first visit to the South Caucasus since Armenia and Azerbaijan signed their historic peace agreement, now offering the EU the opportunities to build on the EU's strategic engagement with the region formerly in Russia's orbit.

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Von der Leyen to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia to build on EU engagement

The European Commission president will visit Baku and Yerevan to build on the EU’s strategic engagement with the South Caucasus and to strengthen energy cooperation, trade and regional connectivity for the EU economies.

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WFI announces Indian squad for U-17 World Championships in Baku

India has announced its wrestling squad for the upcoming U-17 World Wrestling Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. The selection followed rigorous national trials. India's women's wrestling team has achieved significant success in recent championships. The contingent aims for a historic third consecutive title. Athletes from various states have secured their spots…

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From the Caspian to the Balkans: What Air Serbia’s Baku-Belgrade route is really like

Air Serbia’s new Baku to Belgrade route is offering travellers a smoother connection between the Caucasus, the Balkans and wider Europe.

Euronews

'I am a prisoner of conscience': Ali Karimli, the opposition figure defying Azerbaijan’s regime

Azerbaijan’s opposition leader Ali Karimli, a former secretary of state, goes on trial in Baku on Wednesday for an alleged "attempted coup". Karimli spoke to FRANCE 24 from prison, where he slammed the charges against him as "entirely fabricated and politically motivated" and warned that he risked assassination.

France 24

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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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.

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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

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.

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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…

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'Housing for All': Hollywood icon Richard Gere's call to end homelessness

Richard Gere is one of the world’s most recognised and respected actors, but away from the big screen, he is active in bringing the crisis of global housing to light by partnering with the UN. In an interview with Euronews, the Hollywood icon expained why he's so passionate about homelessness.

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African cities sound alarm on climate and housing at Baku urban forum

From flooding in Addis Ababa to housing deficits in Luanda, African officials at the World Urban Forum in Baku say climate change and rapid urbanisation are outpacing their ability to respond — and the money to fix it is not there.

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MENA leaders call for housing to go beyond 'bricks and mortar' at Baku forum

Saudi Arabia, Palestine and Morocco took to the stage at WUF13 in Baku to argue that housing policy must go beyond construction — linking shelter to jobs, climate resilience and human dignity.

Euronews

Housing crisis is a matter of governance and not funding, city leaders tell World Urban Forum

Mayors from Turkey to Malaysia told Euronews at the World Urban Forum in Baku that poor coordination between local and central governments is blocking housing delivery worldwide.

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‘A bridge, not an obstacle’: is Armenia a new crossroads between east and west?

As former Soviet Republic goes to the polls, it finds itself in a strategic tug of war between Russia, the US, Turkey, Europe and Azerbaijan

Euronews

Bigger than ever: WUF13 ends with global call for action

As the World Urban Forum ended in Baku on Friday, the debate on the future of cities evolved beyond architecture, infrastructure and skylines to the urgent global question of how can cities withstand conflict, climate change, rapid urbanisation and inequality without leaving communities behind.

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Cities must plan for migration as permanent reality, experts say at World Urban Forum

Governments must treat migration as a permanent feature of urban planning, not an emergency, the IOM deputy director general told Euronews at the World Urban Forum in Baku.

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No country has ever developed without urbanising, World Bank economist tells Euronews at Baku forum

Urbanisation drives economic growth and job creation, a World Bank senior expert told Euronews at the World Urban Forum in Baku, but warned that Africa faces a financing gap that no single institution can fill alone.

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