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Azerbaijan’s non-oil sector gains momentum, exports rise despite external challenges

Azerbaijan’s non-oil sector gains momentum, exports rise despite external challenges

In an era where global energy markets are increasingly volatile and climate-related transitions are reshaping long-term economic planning, diversification has become an essential pillar of sustainable national development. For resource-rich countries like Azerbaijan, reducing dependency on hydrocarbons is not just an economic goal — it is a strategic imperative.

Nation
Azerbaijan organizes another humanitarian campaign in Syria for Eid al-Adha

Azerbaijan organizes another humanitarian campaign in Syria for Eid al-Adha

Azerbaijan has carried out another humanitarian initiative in Syria in honor of the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha, Azernews reports.

Oil & Gas
IGB pipeline reveals supply volume of Azerbaijani gas delivered to Bulgaria

IGB pipeline reveals supply volume of Azerbaijani gas delivered to Bulgaria

The supply volume of IGB, which transports Azerbaijani natural gas to Bulgaria, has been announced

Business
No health risk detected from Russian sausage imports, says AFSA

No health risk detected from Russian sausage imports, says AFSA

A batch of "Papa Mozhet" sausages produced in Russia on April 23, 2025, has been flagged for non-compliance by Rospotrebnadzor, the Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan Food Safety Agency (AFSA).

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Armenia’s crossroads — peace, provocation, or political paralysis? [ANALYSIS]

Armenia’s crossroads — peace, provocation, or political paralysis? [ANALYSIS]

As Azerbaijan and Armenia edge closer to finalizing a long-anticipated peace agreement, a wave of provocations from Armenian revanchist and nationalist circles threatens to destabilize what could be a historic turning point. These factions, many of whom operate both within Armenia and across its diaspora networks, are not only engaging in smear campaigns against Azerbaijani officials but also working to reintroduce irredentist narratives into the political discourse.

Armenian Aggression
Baku Military Court probes Armenian orders in April 2016 escalation

Baku Military Court probes Armenian orders in April 2016 escalation

During the ongoing trial at the Baku Military Court, the accused Levon Mnatsakanyan answered questions from the prosecutor representing the state regarding the April battles that took place in 2016.

World
China eases export restrictions on rare Earth metals amid rising global demand

China eases export restrictions on rare Earth metals amid rising global demand

China has partially lifted export restrictions on certain rare earth elements in response to growing global demand driven by industries such as robotics and clean-energy vehicles, , Azernews reports, citing the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.

Travel
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha
Heritage samples of national tourism brand lenses and "Art of decoration" exhibited in Shusha [PHOTOS]

Heritage samples of national tourism brand lenses and "Art of decoration" exhibited in Shusha [PHOTOS]

Lifestyle
18th Season of Azerbaijan Fashion Week dedicated to Earth element concludes in Baku [PHOTOS]

18th Season of Azerbaijan Fashion Week dedicated to Earth element concludes in Baku [PHOTOS]

The 18th season of Azerbaijan Fashion Week has taken place at the Stone Chronicle Museum in Baku, Azernews reports.

Culture
Book exhibition honors composer Telman Hajiyev’s 95th birthday

Book exhibition honors composer Telman Hajiyev’s 95th birthday

A book exhibition titled “Honored Art Worker Telman Hajiyev – 95” has opened at the National Library in honor of the 95th anniversary of the birth of the prominent Azerbaijani composer Telman Hajiyev, who holds a special place in Azerbaijan’s musical culture, Azernews reports.

Events
Ukraine’s deep strike raises concerns for future of high-tech warfare [COMMENTARY]

Ukraine’s deep strike raises concerns for future of high-tech warfare [COMMENTARY]

Building on each success, Ukrainian intelligence services are gradually upping the ante in the field. Obviously, the Russo-Ukrainian War will not go down in history only as the most devastating war in Europe since WWII, but also as a war marked by pinpoint operations orchestrated by the Ukrainian intelligence services.

Sports
Azerbaijan’s Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team advances to European Cup Semifinals

Azerbaijan’s Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team advances to European Cup Semifinals

Azerbaijan’s women’s national 3x3 basketball team has secured a place in the semifinals of the European Cup, Azernews reports, citing the national federation.

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