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70-Year-Old Artsakh Prisoner Reportedly Hospitalized In Azerbaijan

YEREVAN (Azatutyun.am)—One of the Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan has reportedly been hospitalized after what authorities in Baku described on Tuesday as a sharp deterioration of his health. The 70-year-old Vagif Khachatryan is a former resident of Nagorno-Karabakh who was arrested by Azerbaijani security services in July 2023 as he was escorted by the International Committee of the Red Cross to Armenian hospitals for urgent treatment. He …Baku · Baku Read Article

Clumsy approach — Baku undertook to accuse Russia of "pressure on Circassians": EADaily

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

EADaily, December 23rd, 2025. Chairman of the Azerbaijani public association "Cultural and Historical Studies of the Silk Road" Aida Eyvazli Gokturk in the Parliament of Lithuania at a conference entitled "Genocide of Circassians in the context of history and modern politics" accused Russia of persecuting Circassians and other peoples of the Caucasus.Baku · Baku Read Article

Türkiye, Azerbaijan reaffirm commitment to expand trade, investment ties at Baku forum

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'We are committed to maintaining steady mutual investments,' says Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov - Anadolu AjansıTrade · Baku Read Article

Azerbaijan expresses doubts about joining Gaza international force

Coverage: 2 sources

A senior adviser to the presidency says Baku has concerns about the UN mandate and lacks the troops to spareHamas · Baku See the Story

First Divine Liturgy in Azerbaijani language celebrated in Baku

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The Cathedral of the Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women in Baku hosted the first Divine Liturgy in the Azerbaijani language in the history of the Orthodox Church on December 15.Baku · Baku Read Article

PROFILE: A BALOCH TEEN WITH BIG DREAMS

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Zunaira Qayyum was the youngest delegate at COP 29 in Baku last year and has been appointed as a youth advocate by Unicef. But theUNICEF · Baku Read Article

Azerbaijan Tourism: Bridging Europe and Asia with Silk Road Heritage and Modern Adventures – EUROP INFO

Baku, Azerbaijan – Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Azerbaijan is rapidly establishing itself as a unique tourism hotspot that seamlessly fuses its rich Silk Road heritage with contemporary travel experiences. Once a pivotal node on the ancient trade route, the country is now leveraging its diverse cultural tapestry, stunning landscapes, and modern infrastructure to attract travelers from around the globe. As tourism emerges as a vi…Baku · Baku Read Article

Azerbaijan and Montenegro discuss energy partnership and supply routes to Europe

Azerbaijan is strengthening its position as a key player in the transportation of energy resources, while Montenegro sees itself, in the long term, as a potential energy hub between the Balkans and the European Union. This statement was made by Montenegro’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ervin Ibrahimović during a joint press conference with Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Baku. According to Ibrahimović, M…Baku · Baku Read Article

Baku Port Handles 37% More Containers in 2025

The Baku International Sea Trade Port, a key hub on the Middle Corridor, will have handled 37% more containers in 2025 than the previous year and aims to increase the volume again in 2026…Baku · Baku Read Article

Azerbaijan Seeks Life Sentence for Billionaire Former Karabakh Official ...

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Azerbaijani prosecutors are seeking a life sentence for Ruben Vardanyan, a former Karabakh official, on 42 charges including terrorism. Vardanyan disputes the fairness of the trial, having previously protested through hunger strikes. Amid broader legal actions against Karabakh leaders, Armenia and Azerbaijan are exploring treaty negotiations to resolve their conflict.Ruben Vardanyan · Baku See the Story