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EUR 20bn for the Development of Romanian Nuclear Energy
The General Meeting of Shareholders of Nuclearelectrica (SNN), the operator of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant, approved in September the company’s investment strategy for the period 2025–2030, with a view to 2035. SNN’s strategic investment...

Azerbaijan, Algeria explore prospects for cooperation
Baku, October 1, AZERTAC Sahil Babayev, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Finance, met with Algerian ambassador to the country Zakia Ighil. The meeting hailed the successful development of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Algeria in political,...

Kazakhstan to transport 1.7M tons of oil via Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline
Kazakhstan plans to ship 1.7 million tons of oil through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline in 2025, with increasing interest from both Kazakh and international energy companies, according to Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov. Speaking to...

Baku Int'l Book Fair gathers writers and publishers
The 11th Baku International Book Fair has opened its doors at Baku Expo Center, Azernews reports. Organized by the Azerbaijan Culture Ministry, the event was attended by members of the Azerbaijani Parliament, government officials, as well as...

Azerbaijan reshapes its export future with green energy
Azerbaijan reshapes its export future with green energy 1 October 2025 17:00 (UTC+04:00) Azerbaijan plans to export approximately 4 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2040 through a phased implementation strategy. Given the intermittent nature of...

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Prime Minister of the Netherlands in Copenhagen-
On October 2, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Dick Schoof, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in Copenhagen, APA reports. The Prime Minister of the Netherlands congratulated the head of state on the...

Prime Minister of the Netherlands highly evaluates relations with Azerbaijan
Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof, made a post on his "X" account about his meeting with President Ilham Aliyev in Copenhagen, APA reports. "At today’s meeting of the European Political Community in Copenhagen, I spoke with Azerbaijani...

Qatar serves as Guest of Honour at Baku Book Fair
The Baku International Book Fair kicked off in Azerbaijan, with Qatar serving as the Guest of Honour. The event will run until Oct 7. Qatar's participation in this fair, represented by the Ministry of Culture (MoC), reflects its commitment to...

President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan relations encompass a multifaceted cooperation agenda
Baku, October 2, AZERTAC “Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan relations encompass a multifaceted cooperation agenda,” said President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in his letter to President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the occasion of the 30th anniversary...

Analyst: Italy keen on strengthening dialogue between Baku and EU
Baku, October 2, AZERTAC The relations between Italy and Azerbaijan show an example of strategic partnership based on historical roots and increasingly acquiring a multifaceted character, Francesco Randazzo, an Italian analyst in international...

Documents on missile attacks on Azerbaijani districts and Mingachevir city during the Patriotic War announced in trial of Armenian citizens
Baku, October 2, AZERTAC The open court hearing on criminal cases against citizens of the Republic of Armenia, including Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others, accused...

Production of paint and varnish products increased
Production of paint and varnish products increased 1 October 2025 14:44 (UTC+04:00) Industry experts note that the positive performance of this segment contributes to the broader expansion of Azerbaijan’s non-oil industrial output. Access to paid...

Türkiye expanding energy diversification, energy minister says
Türkiye has been pursuing a long-term strategy to diversify its energy supplies and reduce dependence on single sources, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said Thursday. Bayraktar told a live broadcast that diversification...

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Prime Minister of the Netherlands in Copenhagen VIDEO
Copenhagen, October 2, AZERTAC On October 2, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Dick Schoof, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in Copenhagen. The Prime Minister of the Netherlands congratulated the head...

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of Ukraine in Copenhagen -
On October 2, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Copenhagen, APA reports. President Zelenskyy congratulated the Azerbaijani head of state on the achievements reached in...

Ukrainian leader: We have discussion with Azerbaijani President on energy issues
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a post on X account on meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Copenhagen, APA reports. "I had a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. I thanked him for his principled and...

Agriculture one of most vulnerable sectors to climate change, Mukhtar Babayev says
Agriculture is among the sectors most severely impacted by climate change. That’s why, alongside water, transport, and urban development, it stands as a central focus of today’s discussions. These sectors are essential pillars for Azerbaijani...

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of Council of Ministers of Italy in Copenhagen VIDEO
Copenhagen, October 2, AZERTAC On October 2, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Giorgia Meloni, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic, on the sidelines of the 7th European Political Community...

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of Ukraine in Copenhagen VIDEO
Copenhagen, October 2, AZERTAC On October 2, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Copenhagen. President Zelenskyy congratulated the Azerbaijani head of state on the achievements...

Indonesia’s green industrial policy ahead of COP30
As the world prepares to convene for COP30 in Brazil this November, Indonesia finds itself at the familiar crossroads of climate ambition and economic opportunity. This year, the Indonesian government is showcasing a bold “Green Industrial...