Gabala, Sheki Remain Azerbaijan’s Top Tourist Hotspots After Baku

Azerbaijan’s tourism industry continues to thrive beyond the capital, with the scenic cities of Gabala and Sheki emerging as the country’s most popular destinations for international visitors after Baku. Tural Musayev, Chairman of the Azerbaijan Tourist …

Egypt’s planning minister discusses new phase of partnership with Azerbaijan

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, has held an extensive meeting with Elkhan Polukhov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Egypt, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, advancing economic relations between the two …

Azerbaijan, Armenia advance peace talks as next meeting set for Baku

On June 14, a working meeting was held in Dilijan, Armenia between Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia. During the meeting, the sides …

Azerbaijan women’s basketball team reach Europe Cup Qualifier final

Baku, June 14, AZERTAC The Azerbaijan women’s basketball team advanced to the final of the FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup 2026 Qualifier after defeating Kosovo in the semi-finals. Azerbaijan secured a dominant 21–5 victory to book their place in the final. The …

Azerbaijan rowers win bronze at World Rowing Cup

The athletes represented Azerbaijan in the lightweight men’s double sculls event and secured a podium finish, News.Az reports, citing Report. *** Ziya Mammadzada and Nurlan Pashayev finished third in the 2,000-meter race, crossing the finish line behind …

Armen Grigoryan and Hikmet Hajiyev discussed a range of matters related to the peace agenda between Armenia and ...

With Jordan’s Participation, Azerbaijan Hosts Islamic Development Bank Group Annual Meetings

Azerbaijan is set to host the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group from June 16 to 19 under the theme "Regional Integration for Sustainable Prosperity." The event will feature delegations from the 57 member countries …

Turkish Cyprus- Azerbaijan direct flights to begin soon

BAKU Direct charter flights between Turkish Cyprus and Azerbaijan are expected to begin soon, as preparatory work has made significant progress, Turkish Cypriot Prime Minister Ünal Üstel said on June 13. “I believe that with the cooperation agreements we …

Azerbaijan establishes National Cybersecurity Agency to protect against attacks of Russian and Iranian origin

Azerbaijan has established the National Cybersecurity Agency (NCA) to strengthen the protection of state digital systems and critical infrastructure amid rising cyber threats, particularly attacks of Russian and Iranian origin. The new structure is …

Winners of Azerbaijan Open Dance Championship announced in Baku [PHOTOS]

The final tournament of the 2025–2026 Azerbaijan Open Dance Championship in non-sport dance disciplines has concluded in Baku, becoming one of the most striking events of the dance season, AzerNEWS reports. Amid high competition for the main awards, more …