latest news in Azerbaijan

Opinion from Yerevan: Baku steps up pressure on Armenia with new tools

Armenia-Azerbaijan

October 06, 2026

According to political analyst Suren Surenyants, Azerbaijan is seeking to achieve its desired outcomes as quickly as possible, before the “window of opportunity” for exerting unilateral pressure on Armenia closes.

Azerbaijan’s Meydan TV case: ‘Investigator, prosecutor and judge in this case is Ilham Aliyev’

Azerbaijan

September 29, 2026

Journalist Shamshad Agha rejected the charges, pointed to inconsistencies in the criminal case and linked his arrest to his journalistic work.

Armenia is building AI factory with Nvidia chips: what has been implemented for Azerbaijan under Washington agreement?

Armenia-Azerbaijan

September 07, 2026

Azerbaijan received a strategic partnership document from Washington and a number of commitments to cooperate.

Azerbaijan is building drone fleet on Caspian sea: what will SALVO and KAYRA change?

Azerbaijan

September 07, 2026

Azerbaijan has begun local production of armed naval drones and kamikaze drones based on Turkish technology.

Azerbaijani activist living in France: 'My father in Baku and I have received threats'

Azerbaijan

September 07, 2026

Ramazan Tagiyev says he is being threatened over critical social media posts.

'Even if nuclear power plant is shut down, Armenia will not face serious problems': Reaction to Aliyev's remarks

Armenia-Azerbaijan

August 13, 2026

Yerevan reacts to Aliyev's AzTV interview: Armenian ruling-party MP responds, political analyst comments

Mecca defence pact: new opportunities for South Caucasus and Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

August 11, 2026

The agreement could also have a strategic impact on the future security architecture of the South Caucasus.

'Regional stability is main achievement': assessing Washington peace summit one year on

Armenia-Azerbaijan

August 10, 2026

A historic summit was held in the US on 8 August 2025, where Armenia and Azerbaijan initialled a peace agreement. The Armenian prime minister's message marking the anniversary, and an analyst's assessment.

Azerbaijan’s Meydan TV case: ‘We are Ilham Aliyev’s personal prisoners – treat us with respect’

Azerbaijan

July 28, 2026

Judges objected to mentions of Ilham Aliyev’s name during the Meydan TV trial.

Azerbaijan may quit Council of Europe, Aliyev says at Shusha media forum

Azerbaijan

July 13, 2026

At the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum, he also spoke about support for Ukraine, the repeal of Section 907, increasing gas exports to Europe, and relations with the US, the EU, France and Russia.

Can Islamic finance and green transition drive Azerbaijan's diversification strategy?

Azerbaijan

July 13, 2026

As the country's economic stability can no longer rely solely on oil, attracting sustainable sources of investment has become essential.

Opinion: TRIPP and Middle Corridor are central to US strategy in South Caucasus

Azerbaijan-USA

July 09, 2026

During his visit to Baku, Steve Daines met President Ilham Aliyev, Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov and SOCAR President Rovshan Najaf.

Meydan TV trial: 'Journalists arrested, but not those behind financial dealings'

Azerbaijan

July 06, 2026

The Meydan TV trial resumed after a three-month break before a new panel of judges and a new state prosecutor.

Rail link between Tbilisi and Baku to resume after six-year break

Azerbaijan-Georgia

May 18, 2026

From 26 May, the Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway route will begin operating at full capacity.

Rain disrupts opening of UN urban development forum in Baku - what is WUF-13 and why Azerbaijan is hosting it?

Azerbaijan

May 18, 2026

The opening of WUF-13, attended by representatives from more than 180 countries, was disrupted by heavy rain.

US–Iran conflict boosts Azerbaijan as Trans-Caspian demand surges fivefold

Azerbaijan

April 28, 2026

A meeting in Baku of prime ministers from the Organization of Turkic States, followed by visits from Kazakhstan’s prime minister and foreign minister, gave institutional shape to this new reality.

How Israel helped Azerbaijan uncover Iran’s plot to attack Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan pipeline

Azerbaijan-Iran

April 21, 2026

Israeli agencies — Mossad, Shin Bet and the Israel Defense Forces — are reported to have jointly taken part in the operation to uncover the IRGC-linked terrorist network.

Deal on Azerbaijani plane downed by Russian air defences: Baku drops demand to punish those responsible

Azerbaijan-Russia

April 16, 2026

A joint statement by the foreign ministries of Azerbaijan and Russia officially acknowledges the “unintentional downing” of an AZAL passenger plane in December 2024

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