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OTS chief congratulates Azerbaijani diplomats on their professional holiday
Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Kubanychbek Omuraliev (Photo: turkicstates.org) Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Kubanychbek Omuraliev has congratulated Azerbaijani diplomats on their...

Azerbaijani leader congratulates Mongolian President on national holiday
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has addressed a congratulatory letter to Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, President of Mongolia, on the occasion of Mongolia's national holiday, APA reports. The letter reads: "On the occasion of the...

43 more families relocated to Kangarli village in Aghdam district get house keys -
A total of 43 families, totaling 176 individuals, have been resettled in the village of Kangarli in Aghdam district and received the keys to their new homes, APA reports. The key handover ceremony was attended by officials from the Special...

Azerbaijan's GDP grew by 1.5% this year
In January-June 2025, a gross domestic product (GDP) of 62 billion 78.2 million manats or 1.5 percent more compared to the same period of the previous year was produced in the country, APA-Economics reports citing the State Statistical Committee....

Azerbaijan and Rwanda explore trade and investment opportunities
The prospects for expanding trade relations and boosting exports between Azerbaijan and Rwanda were discussed during a meeting held at the Export and Investment Promotion Agency (AZPROMO), Azernews reports. According to AZPROMO, the discussions...

Azerbaijan is coming... Greece! Strategic partnership between Danaos and Pasha Travel
With the presence of Azerbaijani visitors, Greek tourism is enriched for the first time in 2025, and in fact, with Crete as their "gateway", as the first direct charter flights that started in June 2025 with Baku have a destination of Heraklion...

“Baku weighing U.S. proposal”: Pashinyan-Aliyev talks in Abu Dhabi
Pashinyan-Aliyev talks in Abu Dhabi Armenian-Azerbaijani talks in Abu Dhabi lasted more than five hours. The negotiations were held in several rounds—both in an expanded format, with the participation of delegations accompanying Pashinyan and...

Azerbaijani political party leaders visit Aghdam
Baku, July 10, AZERTAC On July 10, leaders and representatives of Azerbaijan’s political parties visited the city of Aghdam. These visits to territories liberated from occupation are a key part of Azerbaijan’s fostered political dialogue. This...

Travelers from 30 countries visit Khankendi, send historic letter from city post office to Europe and Canada
Travelers from 30 countries around the world visiting Karabakh arrived in the city of Khankendi on July 10, following visits to Fuzuli and Shusha, APA’s local bureau reports. According to the Public Relations Department of the Restoration,...

Azerbaijani - UAE Economic Agreement Set To Deepen Business Ties - Minister
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 10. The agreement signed between the Government of Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will further expand cooperation between business communities, Azerbaijani Minister of Economy,...

Tourist From Philippines Hails Post-War Renaissance In Azerbaijan's Shusha
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) SHUSHA, Azerbaijan, July 10. I was amazed at how much your country has progressed after the war, Joza May Richards, a traveler from the Philippines, told reporters during her visit to the city, Trend reports. “It's a...

Visitors from over 50 countries can now drive in UAE with their home licenses, no tests required
Dubai: According to the Ministry’s latest announcement, residents of 52 nationalities are now allowed to drive motorcycles and light vehicles in the UAE using their valid national driving licenses while on a visit. This new policy applies to...

Azerbaijani Parliament votes to allow casinos on artificial islands in Caspian
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Azerbaijan And UAE: Evolution From Strategic Partnership To Comprehensive Co-Op
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 9. Diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were established in September 1992. During this period, relations based on mutual respect and cooperation have...

Union Of Turkic States' Ski Resorts Marks Step Toward Sustainable Winter Tourism - OTS Official
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 12. The establishment of the Union of Ski Resorts of Turkic States is a significant step toward building a sustainable winter tourism ecosystem across the Turkic world, said Mirvohid Azimov,...

UAE Tour 2024: UAE Team Emirates embrace pressure of home race expectations
UAE Team Emirates possess such strength in depth nowadays that even without Tadej Pogacar for this year's UAE Tour, the home team are regarded as runaway favourites for the general classification title. Pogacar, the world's best road cyclist and...

Azerbaijani FM congratulates employees of diplomatic service on their professional holiday
11:27 En Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov congratulated the employees of the diplomatic service on their professional holiday, Olaylar reports. "I congratulate our diplomats on their professional holiday - July 9, the Day of the...

Globetrotters Viewing Mine Clearances In Mehdili Village Of Azerbaijan's Jabrayil (PHOTO)
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) JABRAYIL, Azerbaijan, July 12. As part of their broader journey through Azerbaijan's Karabakh and East Zangezur, a group of internationally renowned travelers visited Mehdili village in the nation's Jabrail district,...

Tourists from over 70 countries can now visit China without a visa
Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous regulations. The government...

President Ilham Aliyev congratulates President of Mongolia on national holiday
Baku, July 11, AZERTAC President Ilham Aliyev extended his heartfelt congratulations to Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, President of Mongolia, and the entire people, on the occasion of the National Holiday of Mongolia and conveyed best wishes. The letter...