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Azerbaijan plans to complete Horadiz-Aghband railway construction by next year
Photo: Azerbaijan Railways CJSC Azerbaijan plans to complete the construction of the Horadiz-Aghband railway and highway by next year, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister, Shahin Mustafayev, said on Monday. Speaking at a trilateral meeting with...

With President Trump’s Success in Ending the War in Gaza, the Armenian Assembly Urges the President to Secure the Release of Hostages Held in Baku
Washington, D.C. – Today, in announcing the end of the war in Gaza and the return of the Israeli hostages, President Donald J. Trump heralded “the end of an age of terror and death and the beginning of the age of faith and hope and of God,”...

62 foreign students granted scholarships to study in Azerbaijan for 2025–2026 academic year
For the 2025–2026 academic year, 62 foreign citizens have been granted the right to study at higher education institutions in Azerbaijan within the framework of the “Intergovernmental Scholarship Programs” (ISP), the State Agency for Science and...

Azerbaijan`s Victory Day and Uzeyir Hajibeyli`s 140th anniversary celebrated in Copenhagen
Stockholm, October 13, Nargiz Jafarli, AZERTAC An event marking the 5th anniversary of Azerbaijan's Victory in the Second Karabakh War and the 140th anniversary of the great Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli was held at the Albertslund...
Business : Malaysia-Azerbaijan Strengthen Halal Industry Ties Through HDC-KOBİA MOU
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) and the Small and Medium Business Development Agency of Azerbaijan (KOBİA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote collaboration in halal industry...
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Azerbaijan to host Ballet Days [VIDEO]
For the first time in the country's history, the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater is launching a large-scale cultural project titled "Ballet Days," Azernews reports. The symbolic motto of this artistic forum, "A History Written...

Highlights and goals of Ukraine 2-1 Azerbaijan in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
📢 Valuable victory for Ukraine Ukraine celebrated a crucial victory in Krakow, defeating Azerbaijan 2-1 in a thrilling match. Goals from Malinovski and Gutsulyak gave the home team the necessary advantage to continue solidifying their path toward...

How to watch Scotland U21 v Azerbaijan: live stream + team news as Hearts trio & Hibs attacker eye crucial win
Everything you need to know about the must-win under-21s Euro 2027 qualifier After the 12-0 hammering of Gibraltar, next up for Scot Gemmill’s side is a trip to Baku. Having got their initial two difficult fixtures out of the way, Scotland under...

Movie about mountaineer Elmira Aslanova’s achievement wins international sports film festival
Baku, October 12, AZERTAC "Following the Dream," a documentary about Azerbaijani mountaineer Elmira Aslanova's remarkable feat of climbing Mount Everest, has been awarded at the prestigious FICTS international sports film festival in Milan, Italy....

Azerbaijan Airlines flight crash — Putin admits Russian air defense missiles exploded near plane
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin admitted that Russian air defense missiles exploded near the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in late 2024. He stated this at a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Tajikistan, Russian propaganda...

France Faces Azerbaijan in World Cup Qualifier Showdown
PARIS, France — The reigning world champions, France, host Azerbaijan at Parc des Princes this Friday, October 10, at 20:45 local time. The match is part of the third round of Group D in the UEFA qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. France comes...

Orders issued by Armenian armed forces’ leadership regarding missile strike on residential areas of Azerbaijan disclosed - COURT
Baku, October 13, AZERTAC The open court hearing on criminal cases against citizens of the Republic of Armenia, including Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others, who are...

Current state and prospects of Azerbaijan–EU relations discussed in Barcelona
Baku, October 13, AZERTAC An Azerbaijani delegation from the Center of Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center) visited Barcelona, Spain, from October 9 to 11. Supported by the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Spain and the “Ágora Diplomática”...
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AZAL continues fleet renewal: second new Airbus A320neo arrives in Baku this year [PHOTOS]
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), a part of AZCON Holding, has welcomed a second new Airbus A320neo to its fleet this year as part of a large-scale modernization and sustainable development program. The fleet expansion strengthens AZAL’s position in...

Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan reach major agreement on cargo transit
Iran, Russia, and Azerbaijan have agreed to significantly increase the volume of cargo that passes through their territories from the Baltic Sea and the Barents Sea to the Persian Gulf. Iran’s Minister of Road and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh...

Azerbaijani triathletes shine at National Championship in Pirallahi
The National Triathlon Championship took place at Narekand Park in Pirallahi, organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in partnership with the Azerbaijan Triathlon Federation, Azernews reports. According to the Federation, over 100...

Orders issued by Armenian armed forces’ leadership regarding missile strike on residential areas in Azerbaijan made public
The open court hearing on criminal cases against citizens of the Republic of Armenia, including Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others, who are accused of crimes against...

Azerbaijani climber’s story wins big at international sports film festival
Arzu Ursha's film “Following the Dream” has won in the “Documentary - Individual Sport” category at the FICTS International Sports Film Festival held in Milan, Italy, Azernews reports. According to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the documentary...

Ukraine vs. Azerbaijan: How to Watch, Odds, WCQ Preview
Ukraine and Azerbaijan face off in World Cup 2026 qualifying action. Here's everything you need to know ahead of kickoff, including how to watch Ukraine vs Azerbaijan and odds. How to watch Ukraine vs. Azerbaijan Date: Monday, October 13, 2025...

How to watch Northern Ireland vs Germany: free streams, TV details, preview for today’s 2026 World Cup qualifier, team news
The Northern Ireland vs Germany live stream presents an opportunity for the home side to avenge their loss in Cologne and move a step closer to reaching their first World Cup in 40 years. You can catch the action from anywhere around the world...