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China’s factories and service industries pick up in September
By Alimat Aliyeva China’s General Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 51.2 in September, while the Services PMI reached 52.9, according to fresh data released Tuesday by RatingDog. Both figures remain above the 50-point mark,...

Jailed journalists turn the spotlight on Azerbaijan’s prisons
Prison - © Minuscrew blur/Shutterstock Since November 2023, around thirty journalists have been arrested in Azerbaijan. From behind bars, these journalists have revealed the appalling conditions of the prison system, something previously...

Organized by PASHA Holding, INMerge Innovation Summit 2025 Kicks Off in Baku
The first day of INMerge Innovation Summit has taken place in Baku. Organized by PASHA Holding, the Summit sets a dynamic tone for two days of innovation, investment, and collaboration. INMerge brings together policymakers, corporates, investors,...

Green corridors, global partnerships put Azerbaijan at heart of energy transition
Green corridors, global partnerships put Azerbaijan at heart of energy transition 1 October 2025 08:30 (UTC+04:00) The green energy transition is also a vehicle for regional development, particularly in post-conflict territories such as Garabagh...

Presidents of Azerbaijan and Italy delivered press statements VIDEO
Baku, September 30, AZERTAC Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Sergio Mattarella, President of the Italian Republic, delivered press statements on September 30. First, the President of Azerbaijan made his statement....

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held expanded meeting with President of Italy Sergio Mattarella VIDEO
Baku, September 30, AZERTAC On September 30, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, held an expanded meeting with Sergio Mattarella, President of the Italian Republic. Addressing the meeting, President Ilham Aliyev said: - Dear Mr....

Schlumberger Limited explores geothermal energy potential in Garabakh
Baku, September 30, AZERTAC “Schlumberger (SLB) is exploring the geothermal energy potential in Azerbaijan’s Karabakh region,” said the company’s Managing Director for Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkmenistan, Jodi Wood, during her address at a panel...

Azerbaijan’s mine victims’ “speaking photos” call for justice from Nuremberg to the world
Baku, September 28, AZERTAC On September 27, an open-air photo exhibition dedicated to Azerbaijan’s mine victims was held in the heart of Nuremberg, Germany, within the historic city walls at a site visited by international tourists. The...
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AzerGold Chairman holds discussions with Kyrgyzstan's Ambassador [PHOTOS]
Chairman of the Board at AzerGold CJSC Zakir Ibrahimov has met with the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Azerbaijan Maksat Mamytkanov, Azernews reports. During the meeting, Ibrahimov emphasized the shared Turkic cultural ties between the two nations...

AzerGold Chairman holds discussions with Kyrgyzstan's Ambassador
Chairman of the Board at AzerGold CJSC Zakir Ibrahimov has met with the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Azerbaijan Maksat Mamytkanov, Azernews reports. During the meeting, Ibrahimov emphasized the shared Turkic cultural ties between the two nations...

Diplomatic World Sweden publishes article on Baku’s contribution to the Nobel Prize
Stockholm, September 30, Nargiz Jafarli, AZERTAC An article on Baku’s contribution to the Nobel Prize has been published on the website of Diplomatic World Sweden, a platform intended for politicians and staff of foreign embassies in Sweden. The...

Azerbaijani Minister of Agriculture invites investors to liberated territories
The government of Azerbaijan is working to develop mutual cooperation with partner countries in the field of food safety in order to facilitate the export of locally produced goods, Minister of Agriculture Majnun Mammadov said during a panel...

Azerbaijan launches twin green projects to drive sustainable growth
Azerbaijan launches twin green projects to drive sustainable growth 28 September 2025 08:30 (UTC+04:00) In a world increasingly conscious of environmental footprints, Azerbaijan is quietly steering itself onto the fast lane of green innovation....

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held expanded meeting with President of Italy Sergio Mattarella-UPDATED
On September 30, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, held an expanded meeting with Sergio Mattarella, President of the Italian Republic, APA reports. Addressing the meeting, President Ilham Aliyev said: - Dear Mr. President,...

Putin’s oil and SOCAR plant: EU sanctions impact Azerbaijan
EU 18th sanctions package The 18th sanctions package adopted by the European Union in July bans the import of petroleum products made from Russian oil, including those refined in third countries. The restrictions also cover Turkey’s SOCAR STAR...

President: Today, the development of Italian-Azerbaijani relations is obvious
“Today, the development of Italian-Azerbaijani relations is obvious,” President Ilham Aliyev said during the expanded meeting with President of Italy Sergio Mattarella, APA reports. The Head of State stated: “Our cooperation is multifaceted. We...

President of Azerbaijan: We have contributed to the energy security of many countries
“Numerous important projects have been implemented in the energy sector (with Italy - ed.). In particular, by exporting Azerbaijan’s oil and gas to Italy, we have been able to supply significant volumes of our natural resources to global markets,”...

AzerGold Chairman meets with Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan
Baku, September 27, AZERTAC Chairman of the Board of AzerGold CJSC Zakir Ibrahimov has met with Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Azerbaijan Maksat Mamytkanov. Ibrahimov highlighted the shared Turkic cultural heritage of the two nations, noting that...

AZERTAC staff visits Victory Park in Baku
Baku, September 27, AZERTAC Five years have passed since the Patriotic War, a glorious chapter in Azerbaijan’s military history. The Azerbaijani nation honors with deep respect the memory of the sons and daughters of the homeland who sacrificed...

Polish parliamentary delegation pays tribute to Heydar Aliyev and Azerbaijan’s martyrs
A delegation led by the Chairman of the Polish-Azerbaijani Interparliamentary Relations Group of the Polish Parliament, Przemysław Witek, who is on a visit to Azerbaijan, visited the Alley of Honor on September 30 and paid tribute to the memory of...