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Armenian civil society delegation visits Azerbaijan under “Peace Bridge” initiative - PHOTO

From April 10 to 12, 2026, another bilateral roundtable involving Azerbaijani and Armenian civil society representatives will be held in Azerbaijan under the “Peace Bridge” initiative.

10 Apr 2026-12:40
President Aliyev meets Turkish interior minister to discuss expanding cooperation - VIDEO

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi in Baku on Thursday to discuss the development of bilateral ties between the two countries.

09 Apr 2026-15:45
President Aliyev, Lithuanian PM discuss expanded cooperation in Baku - PHOTO

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė in Baku on Thursday to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments, and prospects for future cooperation.

09 Apr 2026-12:20
Yekaterinburg trial: Prosecutor seeks 9-year sentences for Shikhlinski and son

A court hearing has been held at the Kirovsky District Court in Yekaterinburg in the criminal case against the former head of the Azerbaijani diaspora, Shahin Shikhlinski, and his son, Mutvali Shikhlinski, on charges of using violence against a government representative.

09 Apr 2026-11:05
6 arrested with 72kg drugs in Baku raid - VIDEO

A major anti-narcotics operation in Baku has led to the arrest of six suspects and the seizure of more than 72 kilograms of illegal drugs, authorities said.

09 Apr 2026-09:45
Lithuanian Prime Minister arrives in Azerbaijan

On April 8, Inga Ruginienė, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania, arrived in Azerbaijan for an official visit.

08 Apr 2026-21:28
Allianz Trade upgrades Azerbaijan rating amid Middle East tensions

International insurance and risk management firm Allianz Trade has upgraded Azerbaijan’s country risk rating from C1 to B1, citing shifting global trade conditions and disruptions linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

08 Apr 2026-17:45
Azerbaijan and Serbia advance energy and economic ties

Officials from Azerbaijan and Serbia have held high-level talks in Baku focused on expanding cooperation in energy, trade, and long-term economic partnership.

08 Apr 2026-16:36
Ilham Aliyev congratulates Iran on US ceasefire deal

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev called his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday to extend congratulations on the ceasefire announced between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States.

08 Apr 2026-15:35
Series of earthquakes reported in Caspian Sea, strongest at 5.3

A series of earthquakes has been recorded in the Caspian Sea, with the strongest tremor reaching a magnitude of 5.3, according to seismic monitoring agencies.

08 Apr 2026-14:10