First campus of Italy-Azerbaijan University inaugurated in Baku

Baku, October 1, AZERTAC President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, and President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella, who is on an official visit to Azerbaijan, attended the inauguration of the first...

Expert: The journey from Baku to Belém is not just a route between two climate conferences, but a path to building a long-term partnership — INTERVIEW

Baku, October 1, AZERTAC These days, Baku is hosting the Climate Action Week (BCAW-2025), a large-scale event aimed at accelerating climate initiatives and fostering collaboration between governments, businesses, and the scientific community. The...

PMO says snapback sanctions fail to disrupt port, shipping operations

The head of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said the activation of the “snapback” sanctions mechanism has not disrupted the country’s maritime operations, with ports continuing to operate at full capacity. Saeid Rasouli, the PMO’s...

Italian expert: Azerbaijan's role in Italy's energy balance will further increase –  INTERVIEW

Baku, October 1, AZERTAC Yesterday, Italian President Sergio Mattarella arrived in Baku on an official visit. This visit, marking an important milestone in strengthening the strategic partnership between Italy and Azerbaijan, was highlighted by...

McLaren star secures new team contract after Baku retirement

A young McLaren driver has secured a new contract as a full-time racer for 2026. While McLaren's two F1 drivers are close to securing their team the 2025 constructors' championship and are battling it out for the drivers' championship too, there...

Azerbaijan’s PM attends meeting of CIS Council of Heads of Government in Minsk

Baku, September 29, AZERTAC Azerbaijan’s Prime Minister Ali Asadov participated in a meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government in Minsk, the capital of the Republic of Belarus. Addressing the event in a limited format, Prime Minister Ali...

Azerbaijan’s Culture Minister delivers speech at UNESCO Conference

Baku, September 29, AZERTAC Azerbaijan’s Minister of Culture Adil Karimli delivered a speech at the Third High-Level Ministerial Dialogue of the “Group of Friends for Culture-Based Climate Action,” held within the framework of UNESCO’s MONDIACULT...

Azerbaijan’s footwear industry walks into growth era with expanding capacity

Azerbaijan’s footwear industry walks into growth era with expanding capacity 29 September 2025 17:56 (UTC+04:00) From January to August 2025, Azerbaijan produced 574,000 pairs of shoes, marking a 6.9% increase compared to the same period last...

Azerbaijan sees strong growth in cotton fabric production

Azerbaijan sees strong growth in cotton fabric production 29 September 2025 18:41 (UTC+04:00) From January to August 2025, Azerbaijan produced 20.1 million square meters of cotton fabric, marking a 17.9% increase compared to the same period last...

President Ilham Aliyev: Today, Azerbaijani gas supports the energy security of eight European Union member states

"Yesterday, as part of President Mattarella's official visit, we noted both in official statements and in our negotiations that Azerbaijani-Italian cooperation has led to great development, for example, in the energy sector," President of the...

Youth-led Climate Forum launched as part of Baku Climate Action Week

Baku, October 1, AZERTAC The Youth-led Climate Forum commenced on Tuesday as part of Baku Climate Action Week (BCAW 2025). Bringing together youth from Azerbaijan and various countries around the world, the Youth Climate Forum featured panel...

11th Baku International Book Fair kicks off at Baku Expo Center

Baku, October 1, AZERTAC The opening ceremony of the 11th edition of the Baku International Book Fair began, organized by Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Culture, was held at the Baku Expo Center on Wednesday. The opening ceremony was attended by MPs,...

Azerbaijan Culture Minister speaks at UNESCO Conference [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's Culture Minister Adil Karimli has delivered a speech at the Third High-Level Ministerial Dialogue of the Group of Friends on Climate Action Based on Culture held within the framework of UNESCO's MONDIACULT 2025 conference, Azernews...

COP29 President: Agriculture and water are our key priorities in the fight against climate change

Baku, October 1, AZERTAC Agriculture, which is one of the sectors most affected by climate change, is a key topic on today's agenda, alongside water, transport, and cities. This is because all these sectors are vital pillars for the Azerbaijani...

FAO and Azerbaijan partner to boost climate resilience in farming

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is actively supporting Azerbaijan in implementing climate initiatives within the agricultural sector, said Viorel Gutu, FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative...

Azerbaijan increases oil exports to Netherlands this year

Azerbaijan increases oil exports to Netherlands this year 29 September 2025 14:07 (UTC+04:00) The Netherlands ranked 10th among destinations for Azerbaijani crude oil exports in 2025, moving up from 15th place in 2024. This reflects a notable...

Italian president visits Azerbaijan to talk ties with Aliyev and attend university inauguration

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Garabagh and East Zangezur advance as “zero-emission zones” with renewable energy projects

Renewable energy sources are being actively deployed in Garabagh and East Zangezur, which have been declared “zero-emission zones,” while master plans are being prepared for 12 cities and 90 villages, Azernews reports. Chairman of the State...

Azerbaijan to boost renewable energy potential through Karabakh and East Zangezur

The renewable energy potential in Azerbaijan is 27 gigawatts and this figure is aimed to be increased, said Chairman of the Milli Majlis Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Ecology, Sadig Gurbanov, during his speech at the round table held...

Azerbaijan’s expanding global role: Building bridges between East and West

In recent years, Azerbaijan has demonstrated a remarkable ability to transform itself from a country primarily known for its oil and gas resources into a dynamic player on the global stage. This transformation has not happened overnight; it has...