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Azerbaijani and Armenian civil society representatives hold another roundtable

A roundtable held with the participation of Azerbaijani and Armenian civil society representatives as part of the “Peace Bridge” initiative has entered its second session.

10 Apr 2026-20:09
Peace Bridge roundtable between Azerbaijan and Armenia begins - PHOTO/VIDEO

A roundtable with the participation of representatives of Azerbaijani and Armenian civil society has kicked off within the framework of the “Peace Bridge” Initiative.

10 Apr 2026-16:31
Azerbaijan denies false missile launch claims

The Media Development Agency of Azerbaijan has dismissed claims that missiles were launched from Azerbaijan towards Gulf countries during the recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran, calling the reports completely false and unfounded.

10 Apr 2026-15:35
Mud volcano erupts near Baku

A mud volcano eruption was recorded in Azerbaijan late on April 9, highlighting the geological activity of the Absheron Peninsula.

10 Apr 2026-14:40
Azerbaijan, Belarus approve mutual recognition of driving licences

Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis has ratified an agreement with Belarus on the mutual recognition and exchange of driving licences.

10 Apr 2026-14:14
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