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Friday Wrap-Up: Tensions Escalate Between Azerbaijan and Russia Following FSB Raids
The Azeri Times
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July 4, 2025
Diplomatic fallout intensifies as raids, detentions, and autopsy disputes deepen Azerbaijan-Russia crisis On June 27, 2025, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) carried out an operation in Yekaterinburg targeting Azerbaijanis, resulting in...
The Point of No Return: Aslan Ismailov on Why Azerbaijan Is Done with Putin’s ‘Russkiy Mir’
Georgia Today
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July 4, 2025
Interview by Vazha Tavberidze He is one of Azerbaijan’s best-known lawyers and an outspoken human rights defender — and for decades, Aslan Ismailov has been watching Moscow’s games in the South Caucasus up close. In this wide-ranging conversation...
Arab states of Persian Gulf begin to introduce single tourist visa
AzerNews
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July 4, 2025
By Alimat Aliyeva A single tourist visa for the countries of the Persian Gulf will be introduced soon, offering travelers easier access to multiple destinations across the region, Azernews reports. The announcement was made by Jassim Al-Budaiwi,...
UAE, Azerbaijan explore avenues of cooperation in energy sector
Gulf Today
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July 4, 2025
On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dr Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology participated in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO), held on Friday in...
UN 'concerned' about arrests of Russian journalists in Azerbaijan
California Telegraph
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The incident has escalated diplomatic tensions between Moscow and Baku The UN Human Rights office (OHCHR) announced on Friday it is "concerned" about press freedom in Azerbaijan following the arrests of Russian journalists. Moscow has denounced...
UN concerned about arrests of Russian journalists in Azerbaijan
California Telegraph
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The incident has escalated diplomatic tensions between Moscow and Baku The UN Human Rights office (OHCHR) announced on Friday it is "concerned" about press freedom in Azerbaijan following the arrests of Russian journalists. Moscow has denounced...
PM Shehbaz says clean energy, eco-tourism key to sustainable growth
ARY News
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July 4, 2025
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif said that clean energy pathways and eco-tourism projects can significantly boost inclusive, sustainable development, generating green employment opportunities and aiding livelihoods in vulnerable areas. Speaking...
Iran airspace reopens: Travel options expand for Indian nationals
Mint
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July 4, 2025
Iran has partially reopened its airspace following a 20-day closure during the Israel conflict, allowing some commercial flights to resume. Imam Khomeini and Mehrabad airports in Tehran are now operating limited international flights like the...
ECO region emerges as major source of tourists fueling economic diversification
AzerNews
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July 4, 2025
We often think of economic strength in terms of factories, pipelines, and trade deals. But sometimes, growth arrives on foot, carrying a suitcase and a camera. In the case of Azerbaijan, the remarkable rise in regional tourism — particularly from...
Azerbaijan sentences 19 in connection with January’s mass protests in Imishli
Open Caucasus Media
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July 4, 2025
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...
Azerbaijani President congratulates US President on Independence Day
APA
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President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has congratulated Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, on the occasion of Independence Day, APA reports. The letter reads: "On the occasion of the national holiday of the...
Clean energy, eco-tourism key to sustainable growth: PM Shehbaz
The Nation
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July 4, 2025
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says clean energy corridors and eco-tourism initiatives can further drive inclusive, sustainable growth, creating green jobs and supporting livelihoods and vulnerable regions. Addressing the 17th Economic Cooperation...
Moody's upgrades Azerbaijan's credit rating to investment grade
APA
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On July 3, Moody’s Ratings, the international credit rating agency, upgraded the sovereign credit rating of the Republic of Azerbaijan from Ba1 to Baa3 (investment grade) and maintained the positive outlook, APA-Economics reports citing the...
Bridging East and West: Azerbaijan’s Diplomatic Balancing Act and Vision for Peace
To Vima
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July 4, 2025
From deepening energy and diplomatic ties with the European Union to unprecedented progress toward peace with Armenia, the Ambassador outlines a vision of Azerbaijan as a sovereign, independent actor that is determined not to be tethered to any...
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan Forge $1B Trade Vision
Times of Central Asia
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July 4, 2025
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan arrived in Baku on July 2 for a state visit at the invitation of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. He was received at the airport by Deputy Prime Minister Yagub Eyyubov and other senior officials, with...
President Erdoğan congratulates Azerbaijan on Shusha’s declaration as ECO Tourism Capital
APA
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July 4, 2025
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has congratulated Azerbaijan on the declaration of the city of Shusha as the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Tourism Capital for 2026, APA's correspondent dispatched to Khankendi reports. Speaking at...
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology in Khankendi
APA
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On July 4, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation of the United Arab Emirates led by Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, in Khankendi, APA reports. The Minister conveyed the...
Turkish President Congratulates Azerbaijan On Shusha Being Crowned ECO Tourism Capital
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) KHANKENDI, Azerbaijan, July 4. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has congratulated Azerbaijan on the election of Shusha as the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) tourism capital in 2026, Trend reports....
Moody's Elevates Azerbaijan's Credit Rating To Investment Grade
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 4. Moody's Ratings, an international rating agency, has upgraded the sovereign credit rating of Azerbaijan from Ba1 to Baa3 (investment grade), maintaining the rating outlook at positive, Trend...
Iran's Pezeshkian meets Azerbaijan's Aliyev (+VIDEO)
Mehr News Agency
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July 4, 2025
President Masoud Pezeshkian has traveled to Azerbaijan to participate in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), emphasizing Iran’s commitment to fostering regional collaboration and stability. President Pezeshkian landed...