Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Head of Uzbekistan's presidential administration congratulates Azerbaijan’s First Vice-President
Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, has sent a congratulatory letter to Mehriban Aliyeva, First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. According to Azernews, the latter reads: Dear...

Azerbaijan Premier League: Sabah starts new season with victory
Another match of the second round of the Azerbaijan Premier League has been played, Azernews reports. "Sabah," whose match against "Qarabag" in the first round was postponed, visited "Shamakhi" in an away game. The match ended with a 2-1 victory...

Arkadag and Azerbaijani Fizuli became sister cities
The Turkmen city of Arkadag and the Azerbaijani city of Fizuli have established sister city relations. The corresponding protocol was signed as part of the signing ceremony of bilateral documents that took place following the trilateral summit...

Azerbaijan completes 67% of construction and installation work on the Horadiz-Aghbend railway line
Restoration work on the railway infrastructure in the territories liberated from occupation is ongoing, APA-Economics reports citing Azerbaijan Railways CJSC. According to the information, 84% of the design work and 67% of the construction and...

Azerbaijan–China economic ties deepen with expanding trade portfolio
Azerbaijan–China economic ties deepen with expanding trade portfolio 25 August 2025 13:49 (UTC+04:00) The first seven months of 2025 have underscored the growing significance of Azerbaijan–China trade relations, with total trade reaching $2.503...

The Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal aims to end decades of conflict
The Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal, signed earlier this month, aims to end decades of conflict by committing both nations to permanent ceasefires, open diplomatic relations, and mutual respect for territorial integrity. Noam Ivri Adanani, Associate...

Azerbaijani swimmer crowned world champion
Baku, August 25, AZERTAC Azerbaijani swimmer Nusrat Allahverdi, representing Türkiye, has been crowned a world champion at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Romania. Allahverdi, 18, secured the gold medal after timing 26.98 in...

Azerbaijan eases visa procedures for 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix – ORDER
Baku, August 25, AZERTAC President Ilham Aliyev has signed an order simplifying visa procedures for foreigners and stateless persons traveling to the Republic of Azerbaijan for the 2025 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Under the presidential...

Azerbaijan wrestling team ranks third at U-20 World Championships
Baku, August 25, 2025 The Azerbaijan national wrestling team achieved a third-place finish at the U-20 World Wrestling Championship held in Samokov, Bulgaria. The team excelled in Greco-Roman wrestling, earning a total of 90 points and securing...

Average monthly salary in Baku increased by more than 8%
The average monthly nominal wage of employees in Baku increased by 8.1% in January-May 2025 compared to the corresponding period in 2024, reaching 1,374.9 manats, Baku City Statistics Department told APA-Economics. During this period, the average...

Azerbaijan-Italy trade turnover shows steady growth
Azerbaijan-Italy trade turnover shows steady growth 25 August 2025 12:20 (UTC+04:00) Azerbaijan’s trade turnover with Italy has maintained a positive trajectory in 2025, further reinforcing Italy’s role as one of the country’s most important...

Pro-Kremlin analyst Sergei Markov designated ‘foreign agent’, reportedly over Azerbaijan lobbying
The Caucasus is changing — so are we. The future of journalism in the region is grim. Independent voices are under threat — and we’re responding by building a newsroom powered by our readers. Join our community and help push back against the...

MFA: Azerbaijan supports solution of Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on two-state principle
On August 25, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yalchin Rafiyev attended and delivered a speech at the extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi...

Non-oil exports drive growth in Azerbaijan-Ukraine trade
Non-oil exports drive growth in Azerbaijan-Ukraine trade 25 August 2025 16:48 (UTC+04:00) In January–July 2025, trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Ukraine totaled $282.5 million, Azernews reports, citing the State Customs Committee. Access to...

Iran to begin receiving Russian gas via Azerbaijan
The Caucasus is changing — so are we. The future of journalism in the region is grim. Independent voices are under threat — and we’re responding by building a newsroom powered by our readers. Join our community and help push back against the...

Azerbaijan simplifies visa procedures for Formula 1 foreign guests - decree
Azerbaijan has simplified visa procedures for foreign nationals and stateless persons traveling to the country in connection with the 2025 Formula 1 races in Baku. The relevant decree was signed by President Ilham Aliyev. Connect with us. Get...

Volume of revenues Azerbaijan receives from gas pipelines disclosed
In January–June of this year, Azerbaijan’s revenues from freight transportation via main gas pipelines amounted to 1,359,156.6 thousand manats, which is almost equal to the figure for the same period last year, State Statistical Committee told...

Azercell Reports 3,628 MWh Energy Savings and 1,705 Tons CO₂ Reduction
Azercell continues to advance its commitment to sustainability by broadening its energy efficiency and environmental initiatives under its comprehensive ESG strategy. The company has successfully implemented several significant projects aimed at...

Turkmenistan will build mosque in Fizuli as gift to Azerbaijan – Aliyev
Turkmenistan will build a mosque in the Azerbaijani city of Fizuli as a gift. This was announced by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at a joint press conference following a trilateral meeting involving Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan,...

Ashgabat, Tashkent and Baku agreed to promote development of air traffic
Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan have agreed to promote the further development of air traffic, business and tourism. This is stated in a joint statement following a trilateral meeting in the “Avaza” National Tourist Zone, signed by the...