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Baku publishes 'Zangezur Corridor' map with turkified names
October 15, 2025 - 15:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A map of the so-called “Zangezur Corridor” has been published by a state-backed cartographers’ association in Azerbaijan, reportedly created using satellite imagery. The map was released both in...

Media: Georgian PM did not cancel meeting with OSCE Chair
The meeting between OSCE Chairman-in-Office Elina Valtonen and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze was canceled at Finland’s initiative, APA’s local bureau reports, citing Finland’s “Helsingin Sanomat” publication. The publication claims...

National Art Museum presents exhibition dedicated to Mexican artist
By Laman Ismayilova The Azerbaijan National Art Museum has hosted the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Diego Rivera: The Promise of a Better Future" organized by Mexico's Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum, Azernews reports. The exhibition is...

“Diego Rivera: The Promise of a Better Future” exhibition launched in Baku
Baku, October 15, AZERTAC On October 14, the Azerbaijan National Museum of Art hosted the opening ceremony of the exhibition “Diego Rivera: The Promise of a Better Future,” organized by Mexico’s Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum. The exhibition is...

Master classes by renowned musicians held in Baku
A series of master classes by renowned musicians has been organized in Baku on the initiative of the Culture Ministry's Scientific, Methodological, and Qualification Center for Culture (MEM?M) with the organizational support of the Azerbaijan...

MAMA 'Mother Nature' Int'l Art Exhibition opens at Azerbaijan Cultural Center in Berlin
On October 14, the MAMA "Mother Nature" International Art Exhibition opened at the Azerbaijan Cultural Center in Berlin. Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and head of the IDEA Public Union Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva...

NOBU HOSPITALITY ANNOUNCES TWO NEW DESTINATIONS: BAKU AND MONTENEGRO
NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nobu Hospitality, the globally renowned luxury lifestyle and iconic hotel, dining, and residences brand proudly announces the debut of Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences Baku, along with the upcoming...

Why couldn't Azerbaijan not be in Sharm el-Sheikh
Peace is the greatest asset a country can have. Peace, stability, a friendly environment and guarantees that all this will be preserved and multiplied. Guarantees are created by the States themselves through the strengthening of international...

Finnish Media: Elina Valtonen canceled planned meeting with Georgia’s PM due to scheduling change
Finnish outlet Helsingin Sanomat reports that Finland’s Foreign Minister and OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Elina Valtonen said that the planned meeting with Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze was canceled at Finland’s initiative, not by the...
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Master classes by renowned musicians held in Baku [PHOTOS]
A series of master classes by renowned musicians has been organized in Baku on the initiative of the Culture Ministry's Scientific, Methodological, and Qualification Center for Culture (MEMİM) with the organizational support of the Azerbaijan...

The PEACE Act: Symbolism Over Substance in Addressing Azerbaijan’s Aggression
By ALEX GALITSKY Policy Director, Armenian National Committee of America Last week, Congressman Darrell Issa, Vice Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs, introduced the so-called “PEACE Act” – a bill that is being portrayed as a...

Finnish media: Elina Valtonen canceled the planned meeting with Georgia’s Prime Minister due to a scheduling change
According to the Finnish publication Helsingin Sanomat, Finland’s Foreign Minister and OSCE Chairperson Elina Valtonen stated that the planned meeting with Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze was canceled not by Georgia but at Finland’s...

ADQ signs three-year sponsorship agreement with Azerbaijan’s Neftçi PFK
ADQ, an active sovereign investor focused on critical infrastructure and global supply chains, today announced the signing of a three-year sponsorship agreement with Neftçi PFK, one of the most prominent football clubs in the Azerbaijan Premier...

Azerbaijan's handball referees appointed to European Championship
Azerbaijan's international referees, Ernest and Emil Agakishi, have received a new appointment from the European Handball Federation, Azernews reports. The referees will officiate the Serbia-Lithuania match in the second group stage of the...
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Baku to host Night of Dancing Diamonds dedicated to Tarana Muradova's anniversary [PHOTOS]
From October 30 to November 2, Baku will become the center of the world dance culture, Azernews reports. The Azerbaijan Dance Festival 2025 will take place in the Azerbaijani capital. The festival is organized by the Azerbaijan Dance Confederation...

MAMA Mother Nature international art exhibition opens in Berlin
On October 14, the MAMA Mother Nature international art exhibition was inaugurated at the Azerbaijan Cultural Center in Berlin, APA reports. Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head of the IDEA Public...
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MAMA 'Mother Nature' Int'l Art Exhibition opens at Azerbaijan Cultural Center in Berlin [PHOTOS]
On October 14, the MAMA "Mother Nature" International Art Exhibition opened at the Azerbaijan Cultural Center in Berlin, Azernews reports. Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and head of the IDEA Public Union Leyla Aliyeva and...

Finnish Foreign Minister congratulated on the establishment of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, expressing confidence that it will significantly contribute to building a stable future for Armenia and developing cooperation in the region
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen. The Prime Minister highlighted the effective cooperation with the OSCE, noting that an active dialogue has been established over the past...

Baku, Ashgabat expand cultural cooperation
Azerbaijan Culture Minister Adil Karimli has hosted a large delegation of cultural leaders and artists, headed by Nursahat Shirimov, Turkmenistan Deputy Culture Minister, Azernews reports. The delegation arrived in the country in connection with...

West Newton Cinema to screen “There was, There was not,” Q&A with Director-Filmmaker Emily Mkrtichian
West Newton, Mass. — The West Newton Cinema Foundation is presenting a special screening of the internationally acclaimed documentary “There was, There was not,” on Friday, November 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the West Newton Cinema, 1296 Washington...