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Hungary believes that US sanctions against Gazprombank are an “attempt on sovereignty”

Hungary believes that US sanctions against Gazprombank are an “attempt on sovereignty”

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The richest should be generous and provide $250 billion annually for climate-related damages

The richest should be generous and provide $250 billion annually for climate-related damages

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Turkey closes airspace for Israeli President's plane

Turkey closes airspace for Israeli President's plane

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Countries and companies ignore most of the UN reports on methane emissions

Countries and companies ignore most of the UN reports on methane emissions

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European gas prices soar due to potential supply disruption from Russia - FT

European gas prices soar due to potential supply disruption from Russia - FT

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Azerbaijani President Links Climate Change to 'Neocolonialism', France Boycotts COP29

Azerbaijani President Links Climate Change to 'Neocolonialism', France Boycotts COP29

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2024 is likely to be the first year with an average temperature above 1.5°C

2024 is likely to be the first year with an average temperature above 1.5°C

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“Taliban to take part in UN climate conference in Azerbaijan for the first time

“Taliban to take part in UN climate conference in Azerbaijan for the first time

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Tourist bus overturned in Egypt: Ukrainians among the victims

Tourist bus overturned in Egypt: Ukrainians among the victims

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Dutch PM won't attend climate summit due to attack on Israeli fans

Dutch PM won't attend climate summit due to attack on Israeli fans

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Scandal in the organization of COP29: the executive director of the conference attracted investments in a related oil and gas company

Scandal in the organization of COP29: the executive director of the conference attracted investments in a related oil and gas company

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Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell to a nine-year low

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell to a nine-year low

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A new record of CO₂ concentration in the atmosphere on the eve of Cop29

A new record of CO₂ concentration in the atmosphere on the eve of Cop29

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Carbon emission reduction 'miles short' of 2030 target - UN

Carbon emission reduction 'miles short' of 2030 target - UN

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India blocks Turkey's accession to BRICS - Bild

India blocks Turkey's accession to BRICS - Bild

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Armenian PM says Yerevan and Baku discussed all issues for peace - media

Armenian PM says Yerevan and Baku discussed all issues for peace - media

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Israel exposes a number of spies working for Iran: what is known

Israel exposes a number of spies working for Iran: what is known

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Illegal migrant from Azerbaijan detained in Kyiv region

Illegal migrant from Azerbaijan detained in Kyiv region

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Serbia has expressed interest in joining the BRICS

Serbia has expressed interest in joining the BRICS

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Azerbaijan considers implementing a number of reconstruction projects in Kyiv region - Kravchenko

Azerbaijan considers implementing a number of reconstruction projects in Kyiv region - Kravchenko

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Ukraine, Russia fail to agree on Azerbaijani-brokered gas deal - Reuters

Ukraine, Russia fail to agree on Azerbaijani-brokered gas deal - Reuters

Ukraine and Russia have not reached an agreement on continuing gas transit to Europe through Azerbaijan. Zelenskiy said that transit is possible only if Moscow does not receive payment until the end of the war.

War •  • 55115 views
Ukraine is ready to transit any gas except Russian: Shmyhal talks to Fico

Ukraine is ready to transit any gas except Russian: Shmyhal talks to Fico

Prime Minister Shmyhal spoke with his Slovak counterpart about energy security and gas supplies. Ukraine is ready to transit any gas other than Russian gas after the current agreement expires in 2025.

Economy •  • 28226 views
FIFA shows a map of Ukraine without Crimea: the Foreign Ministry demands an apology

FIFA shows a map of Ukraine without Crimea: the Foreign Ministry demands an apology

During the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, FIFA showed a map of Ukraine without occupied Crimea. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry demands a public apology.

Politics •  • 24888 views
More than 27,000 foreign students study in Ukraine: how many of them are Russians?

More than 27,000 foreign students study in Ukraine: how many of them are Russians?

There are 27226 foreign students enrolled in Ukrainian universities, most of them from China - 10735 people. The most popular specialty among foreigners is medicine, and most students study at KNUTD.

Society •  • 17522 views
Dovzhenko film studio to receive state funding: what will change

Dovzhenko film studio to receive state funding: what will change

The Cabinet of ministers has included the Dovzhenko National Film Studio in the list of institutions financed from the state budget. The funds will be used for documenting war crimes and other projects.

Culture •  • 15172 views
Carlsberg sells Baltika and finally leaves the Russian market

Carlsberg sells Baltika and finally leaves the Russian market

Danish brewery Carlsberg has sold shares in Baltika to two of its executives. The company will regain control of enterprises in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan that previously belonged to Baltika.

News of the World •  • 16978 views
Slovakia now buys gas from Azerbaijan

Slovakia now buys gas from Azerbaijan

SOCAR has started supplying gas to the Slovak state energy supplier SPP since December 1, 2024. This is a pilot short-term contract with the prospect of a long-term partnership.

News of the World •  • 18875 views
Days of Ukrainian cinema in Baku: details

Days of Ukrainian cinema in Baku: details

The days of Ukrainian cinema began in the capital of Azerbaijan with the screening of the film "Home" and the presentation of the Golden Dziga award. The event will last until December 1 with screenings of the films "Mavka.Forest Song "and"Shchedryk".

Society •  • 19572 views
Kazakhstan will increase oil transit bypassing Russia 13 times

Kazakhstan will increase oil transit bypassing Russia 13 times

Kazakhstan intends to increase oil transit through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan route to 1. 5 million tons in 2024. In the long term, it is planned to reach a volume of 20 million tons per year.

News of the World •  • 14115 views
Rich countries at COP29 agree to allocate more to climate after criticism from developing countries

Rich countries at COP29 agree to allocate more to climate after criticism from developing countries

At the COP29 summit, the EU, the US, and other developed countries agreed to increase climate finance to $300 billion annually by 2035. The previous proposal of $250 billion was rejected as insufficient.

Economy •  • 24879 views
Hungary believes that US sanctions against Gazprombank are an “attempt on sovereignty”

Hungary believes that US sanctions against Gazprombank are an “attempt on sovereignty”

Hungarian Foreign Minister calls US sanctions against Gazprombank an attempt on the country's sovereignty. Hungary is discussing the situation with Turkey, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria and Serbia over the threat to energy security.

News of the World •  • 25761 views
The richest should be generous and provide $250 billion annually for climate-related damages

The richest should be generous and provide $250 billion annually for climate-related damages

At COP29 in Baku, it was proposed to increase annual climate payments from developed countries to $250 billion by 2035. Developing countries demand much more - $1.3 trillion annually.

News of the World •  • 15691 views
Turkey closes airspace for Israeli President's plane

Turkey closes airspace for Israeli President's plane

Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog has canceled his visit to the UN climate conference in Baku because Turkey refused to grant him permission to fly over. Officially, the reason for the cancellation was “security concerns.

News of the World •  • 18556 views
Countries and companies ignore most of the UN reports on methane emissions

Countries and companies ignore most of the UN reports on methane emissions

The UN has reported more than 1,200 methane leaks in the oil and gas sector, but only 15 cases have been responded to. Satellite data show that actual emissions are 10 times higher than previous estimates.

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European gas prices soar due to potential supply disruption from Russia - FT

European gas prices soar due to potential supply disruption from Russia - FT

Gas prices in Europe hit a one-year high after OMV warned of a possible supply disruption from Russia. The Austrian company received 230 million euros in arbitration against Gazprom and plans to deduct them from its accounts.

Economy •  • 16571 views
Azerbaijani President Links Climate Change to 'Neocolonialism', France Boycotts COP29

Azerbaijani President Links Climate Change to 'Neocolonialism', France Boycotts COP29

At the COP29 summit, Ilham Aliyev criticized France and the Netherlands for their overseas territories. Representatives of these countries refused to participate in the climate summit in Baku.

News of the World •  • 15303 views
2024 is likely to be the first year with an average temperature above 1.5°C

2024 is likely to be the first year with an average temperature above 1.5°C

2024 could be the first year when global warming reaches 1. 5°C above pre-industrial levels. The El Niño phenomenon and CO₂ emissions will lead to extreme weather conditions around the world.

News of the World •  • 16847 views
“Taliban to take part in UN climate conference in Azerbaijan for the first time

“Taliban to take part in UN climate conference in Azerbaijan for the first time

Taliban representatives will attend the COP29 conference in Azerbaijan as observers. Afghanistan, which has been severely affected by climate change, will be represented at an international climate forum for the first time since 2021.

News of the World •  • 24514 views
Tourist bus overturned in Egypt: Ukrainians among the victims

Tourist bus overturned in Egypt: Ukrainians among the victims

In the city of Ras Sidr on the Sinai Peninsula, a bus carrying tourists overturned, injuring 41 people.

Crimes and emergencies •  • 23346 views
Dutch PM won't attend climate summit due to attack on Israeli fans

Dutch PM won't attend climate summit due to attack on Israeli fans

Dick Schoof refuses to participate in the climate summit due to attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam. Five Maccabi fans were injured after the match with Ajax.

News of the World •  • 22689 views
Scandal in the organization of COP29: the executive director of the conference attracted investments in a related oil and gas company

Scandal in the organization of COP29: the executive director of the conference attracted investments in a related oil and gas company

COP29 Executive Director Elnur Soltanov was caught trying to attract investment in an oil and gas company. Global Witness captured him on video discussing fossil fuel deals with a fake investor.

News of the World •  • 19098 views
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell to a nine-year low

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell to a nine-year low

The Brazilian Amazon has recorded the lowest level of deforestation in the last 10 years - a 30. 6% reduction. Deforestation in the Cerrado also decreased by 25.7%, according to the Brazilian government.

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A new record of CO₂ concentration in the atmosphere on the eve of Cop29

A new record of CO₂ concentration in the atmosphere on the eve of Cop29

The concentration of CO₂ in the atmosphere has reached 420 ppm, which is 2. 3 ppm more than last year. The levels of the three main greenhouse gases continue to rise, the WMO warns ahead of the climate conference in Baku.

News of the World •  • 13556 views
Carbon emission reduction 'miles short' of 2030 target - UN

Carbon emission reduction 'miles short' of 2030 target - UN

The concentration of the three main greenhouse gases reached new highs in 2023. Current measures will only reduce emissions by 2.6% by 2030 instead of the required 43%.

Society •  • 16518 views
India blocks Turkey's accession to BRICS - Bild

India blocks Turkey's accession to BRICS - Bild

India is blocking Turkey's accession to BRICS because of its close relations with Pakistan. Erdogan is seeking to join the alliance to strengthen his “strategic autonomy” and demonstrate his influence in the international arena.

News of the World •  • 19941 views
Armenian PM says Yerevan and Baku discussed all issues for peace - media

Armenian PM says Yerevan and Baku discussed all issues for peace - media

The Armenian prime minister announced that all fundamental issues for peace with Azerbaijan had been agreed upon. Yerevan offered Baku to sign a treaty and provide simplified communication with Nakhchivan.

News of the World •  • 16057 views
Israel exposes a number of spies working for Iran: what is known

Israel exposes a number of spies working for Iran: what is known

Seven Israeli citizens who immigrated from Azerbaijan are accused of working for Iranian intelligence. They photographed military bases, including those that were the targets of Iranian missile attacks.

News of the World •  • 19646 views
Illegal migrant from Azerbaijan detained in Kyiv region

Illegal migrant from Azerbaijan detained in Kyiv region

Law enforcers detected an Azerbaijani citizen illegally residing in Ukraine. The offender was detained in Bucha district, administrative materials were drawn up and he was placed in a temporary stay center for foreigners.

Society •  • 14307 views
Serbia has expressed interest in joining the BRICS

Serbia has expressed interest in joining the BRICS

The Serbian Vice Prime Minister said that the country is studying the option of membership in BRICS. According to him, BRICS has become a real alternative to the EU, attractive to many countries.

News of the World •  • 12022 views
Azerbaijan considers implementing a number of reconstruction projects in Kyiv region - Kravchenko

Azerbaijan considers implementing a number of reconstruction projects in Kyiv region - Kravchenko

Head of Kyiv RMA Kravchenko met with the Azerbaijani Ambassador to discuss the reconstruction of the region. Azerbaijan is considering new projects and the possibility of modernizing the children's hospital in Boyarka.

Society •  • 13843 views