Fashion & Culture: World-renowned supermodel Naomi Campbell is set to appear in Baku on September 23, with details still under wraps after she previously visited during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and showed interest in supporting local fashion. Tourism Policy: Azerbaijan’s 2026–2030 tourism plan will expand visa-free entry (from 28 target countries toward 34), simplify tourism e-visas, and boost promotion via global media and digital content. Tourism Investment: The same program adds subsidy support across the sector—charter flights, extra scheduled routes, tourism events (including concerts), hotel room construction, tour operators bringing foreign visitors, and micro/small tourism businesses. New Destinations: Azerbaijan will create three tourism and recreation zones from 2027–2030, with infrastructure and public-private partnerships expected to drive private investment. Sports & Events: Baku will host the 2026 Qazaq Kuresi World Championships (Aug 22–23) at the Baku Sports Hall, bringing athletes across 16 weight categories. Press Freedom: Activists Ruslan Izzetli and Ali Zeynal, convicted in the Toplum TV case, have been placed in a punishment cell/solitary confinement after protesting lack of drinking water in prison. Media & Law: Azerbaijan has sued CNN in a US court over a June report alleging Israeli operations from Azerbaijani territory during the Iran war. Arts & Music: Azerbaijani pianist Gulnara Safarova staged “Classical Music Beyond Time and Space: From Azerbaijan to the World” in Tokyo, featuring Azerbaijani works alongside Japanese and European composers.