Human Rights Advocacy: Imprisoned Azerbaijani activists and political prisoners renewed calls for stronger international support, urging global bodies to focus on the full pattern of alleged politically motivated persecution, not just individual cases. Border Clarification: Azerbaijan’s NSS said only one serviceman (N. Musaev) illegally crossed into Armenia and is in custody by court order, rejecting claims of multiple entrants. Armenian Heritage & Cultural Protection: Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan appealed to Interpol over Dadivank khachkars and frescoes, while Azerbaijan’s heritage service says related items were entered into Interpol’s stolen works database. Tourism Push: Azerbaijan Tourism Board promoted the country in Austria at the AVIAREPS roadshow, highlighting Baku, Shaki, Silk Road routes, and year-round outdoor options, with Vienna–Baku flights and e-visa guidance. Film & Education Support: Tuition for Azerbaijani filmmaker Afaq Yusifli at the University of Melbourne was fully paid by the Culture Ministry and Cinema Agency. Sports & Culture in Motion: Ski Center Baku opened as a year-round indoor training hub; Baku also hosted World Aquatics Swimming World Cup action, including Egor Kornev’s 100m freestyle world-record-equal swim and Chen Juner’s new Chinese 200m butterfly record. Arts Spotlight: Oxford’s Wolfson College Painting Competition 2026 crowned Azerbaijani artist Aysha Nagiyeva, while Baku’s Shabran-2026 art symposium wrapped with a final exhibition.