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Azerbaijan

Caucasian country
Azerbaijan is a country located in the South Caucasus, at the crossroads of West Asia and Eastern Europe. It is bordered by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to the south. The country's population is over 10 million people, and its capital is the city of Baku. The history of Azerbaijan dates back to ancient times, with the first state formations appearing in the late 4th — early 3rd millennia BC. In 1918, the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was proclaimed, becoming the first secular democratic republic in the Muslim world. After a period of Soviet rule, Azerbaijan restored its independence in 1991. Azerbaijan has territorial disputes with Armenia over the belonging of Nagorno-Karabakh.
1918
The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was founded
1920
Azerbaijan State University was established
1991
Azerbaijan regained its independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union
1994
The "Contract of the Century" was signed regarding the development of oil fields
2006
The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline was completed
2012
Azerbaijan hosted the Eurovision Song Contest
2015
The first European Games were held in Baku
2018
The 100th anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was celebrated
2020
Control over significant territories was restored
2023
The construction of the TANAP gas pipeline was completed
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News of the World • May 20, 05:59 AM • 21170 views
Iranian Vice President confirms death of President Raisi in plane crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other high-ranking officials were killed when their helicopter crashed, Iranian Vice President Mohsen Mansouri confirmed.

Politics • May 20, 04:44 AM • 103544 views
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A Turkish drone may have discovered the crash site of the missing helicopter of the Iranian president in the mountains near Iran's borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey.

Politics • May 20, 01:55 AM • 46268 views
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Economy • May 16, 07:22 AM • 25993 views
In Sumy region, 90% of damaged power supply facilities are restored within a few days

In Sumy region, up to 90% of damaged power supply facilities are restored within 2-3 days after the shelling.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 10:36 AM • 14961 views
They discussed Russia's strikes on energy infrastructure: Kuleba calls on Azerbaijani Foreign Minister

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discussed with his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov Russia's strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, thanked Azerbaijan for its humanitarian aid, and coordinated further bilateral contacts.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 06:24 PM • 26385 views
In Armenia, tens of thousands of people protest and demand Pashinyan's resignation

Tens of thousands of people protested in Yerevan, demanding that the authorities stop the demarcation of the border with Azerbaijan and immediately resign Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

News of the World • May 9, 05:58 PM • 43529 views
Klymenko discusses humanitarian cooperation and migration policy with Azerbaijani Interior Minister

Ukraine and Azerbaijan discussed humanitarian cooperation, including Azerbaijan's support in demining Ukrainian land and finalizing updated agreements on combating organized crime and migration policy, during an online meeting between the two countries' interior ministers.

Politics • May 6, 04:37 PM • 21985 views
Kuleba held a phone conversation with Armenian Foreign Minister: discussed the dynamics of the security situation in Ukraine and the South Caucasus

Kuleba discussed the security situation in Ukraine and the South Caucasus with Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan in a telephone conversation.

Politics • May 2, 02:48 PM • 20703 views
Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to unite their power systems

Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan have signed a memorandum on uniting their energy systems, which will enable cooperation in the production and export of green energy to Europe.

Economy • May 2, 05:01 AM • 23221 views
Ukraine invites Azerbaijan to participate in peace summit in Switzerland

Ukraine has invited Azerbaijan to participate at the highest level in the International Peace Summit in Switzerland and the Conference on the Restoration of Ukraine in Berlin.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 12:09 AM • 104330 views
Ukraine welcomes delimitation of Azerbaijani-Armenian border - MFA

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Politics • April 30, 06:54 PM • 48153 views
FT: Turkey wants to increase LNG purchases from the US to reduce its dependence on russia

Turkey is seeking a long-term agreement with ExxonMobil to import up to 2. 5 million tons of LNG annually, which would reduce its dependence on russian gas supplies.

News of the World • April 29, 03:55 AM • 22933 views
Despite sanctions: russia continues to buy British cars through third countries - media

Despite Western sanctions, russia is likely to obtain British luxury cars through neighboring countries such as Azerbaijan, where exports from Britain have increased unprecedentedly.

News of the World • April 26, 11:15 AM • 21964 views
The delimitation continues: Azerbaijan and Armenia set up first border fence

Azerbaijan and Armenia have installed the first border pillar on their state border as part of a delimitation process based on geodetic measurements.

News of the World • April 23, 03:26 PM • 22915 views
Armenia and Azerbaijan start the process of border delimitation

On April 23, Azerbaijan and Armenia begin delimiting their border based on geodetic measurements near several villages on both sides.

News of the World • April 23, 10:08 AM • 17435 views
Armenian Prime Minister wonders why the country is still in the CSTO

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan questions Armenia's membership in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) due to the lack of response to Azerbaijan's border violations in 2021 and 2022.

News of the World • April 23, 08:46 AM • 20935 views
Azerbaijani Ambassador extends invitation to Zelensky to attend COP29 climate summit - MFA

Azerbaijani Ambassador Seymur Mardaliyev met with the Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine and conveyed an invitation to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to attend the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference - COP29 in Azerbaijan.

Politics • April 22, 04:00 PM • 24401 views
Putin meets with Azerbaijani President in Moscow to discuss regional security and economic cooperation

russian president putin and Azerbaijani leader aliyev discussed regional security in the Caucasus and prospects for economic cooperation during a meeting in Moscow.

News of the World • April 22, 02:59 PM • 21748 views
russia begins withdrawal of military "peacekeepers" from Nagorno-Karabakh

The withdrawal of russian "peacekeeping" troops from Nagorno-Karabakh has begun, with the first contingent and military equipment leaving the area of the Khudavang temple in Kalbajar district, Azerbaijani media report.

News of the World • April 17, 10:33 AM • 19390 views
Ukrainian wrestler wins Olympic license for the 2024 Olympic Games

Ukrainian wrestler Oksana Livach won a license for the 2024 Olympic Games in women's wrestling, defeating four-time Olympic medalist Maria Stadnyk at the European qualifying tournament in Baku.

Sports • April 7, 01:36 AM • 33034 views
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War in Ukraine • March 31, 11:48 AM • 41607 views
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Economy • March 28, 11:42 AM • 28571 views
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Sports • March 26, 05:07 PM • 25423 views
The U-21 football team of Ukraine defeated Azerbaijan, taking first place in the group in the selection for Euro-2025

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Sports • March 26, 04:38 PM • 33757 views
Ukraine expects sanctions pressure on Russia to increase - Shmyhal

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War in Ukraine • March 20, 01:03 PM • 31535 views
Ukrainian gymnasts win 19 medals at international tournament in Azerbaijan

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Sports • March 17, 05:41 PM • 94634 views
Luxury British cars enter russia via Azerbaijan despite sanctions

russia has been circumventing international sanctions by using intermediaries in former Soviet republics such as Azerbaijan to obtain luxury cars from the UK. As a result, exports to Azerbaijan have increased by 1860% in 5 years, reaching 273 million pounds last year, according to Sky News and analysis of trade data.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 11:49 PM • 85331 views
Pashinyan explains what determines Armenia's decision to withdraw from the CSTO

Yerevan is threatening to withdraw from the Collective Security Treaty Organization if it does not receive clarification from the CSTO on its "zone of responsibility" in Armenia.

News of the World • March 12, 01:28 PM • 27682 views
Joint naval exercises of Iran, China and Russia will begin on March 12

The joint naval exercises involving Iran, China, and Russia that will begin on March 12 are aimed at "strengthening regional security" and promoting multilateral cooperation.

News of the World • March 11, 01:43 PM • 23936 views