Azerbaijan

Cult

Gabala Music Festival: Six days of opera and jazz in the Caucasus

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Every summer, the Gabala International Music Festival turns this Azerbaijani mountain resort into an open-air stage, hosting world-class jazz, opera and orchestras against the backdrop of the Caucasus.

20/08/2025

Culture Series

Meet the mastermind behind Azerbaijan’s pioneering Sea Breeze Resort

In partnership with Azpromo

Fuelled by his passion for music and business, Emin Agalarov is transforming Azerbaijan’s Caspian coast with Sea Breeze—a bold, multi-use development blending lifestyle, tourism, and culture.

14/08/2025

USA

Azerbaijan and Armenia sign peace agreement after decades of conflict

After almost four decades of a bloody conflict that until recently had no end in sight, Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a peace agreement in the presence of the US President Donald Trump. Notably absent in this historic moment is Russia, which no longer plays a central role in the South Caucasus.

08/08/2025

USA

Trump hosts historic peace summit between Armenia and Azerbaijan

After almost four decades of bitter conflict, Baku and Yerevan might finally settle for peace in the region.

08/08/2025

Energy Frontiers

An inside look at Azerbaijan’s newest and most advanced power station

In partnership with Azpromo

In this episode, we look at Azerbaijan’s 8 November Power Plant, the South Caucasus’s largest gas facility. With hydrogen-ready technology, it’s a major step in the country’s energy transition.

07/08/2025

World News

Historic Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement might be signed in the US

Donald Trump is hosting the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Washington this week for a summit which could advance a much-anticipated peace agreement between the two. The meeting would send a strong signal to Moscow regarding the two countries' commitment to finding a solution without Russia.

06/08/2025

World News

Kilis-Aleppo natural gas pipeline opened: Gas flow to Syria started

Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar called on European countries to support infrastructure projects for the return of Syrians in Europe. Turkey, Qatar, Azerbaijan and Syria are supporting a project that will provide electricity to 5 million households in Aleppo.

02/08/2025

Focus

AI and media cooperation in focus at 3rd Shusha Global Media Forum

In partnership with Azpromo

With 52 countries represented, the 3rd annual Shusha Global Media Forum explored AI’s impact on journalism, highlighting the need for ethics, media literacy, and global cooperation.

31/07/2025

Energy Frontiers

Can Europe’s energy grid survive war, weather and cyber attacks?

In partnership with Azpromo

Eurelectric’s Kristian Ruby explains why Europe must modernise its energy networks to withstand extreme weather, rising cyber attacks and geopolitical threats in an increasingly electrified future.

29/07/2025

Business

Azerbaijan’s SOFAZ invests in Italy’s solar future

A sovereign wealth fund built on hydrocarbons is helping power Europe’s clean energy transition.

25/07/2025

Culture Series

Baku artist preserves Azerbaijani culture through handmade jewellery

In partnership with Azpromo

Azerbaijani artist Rasmina Gurbatova blends heritage and innovation, crafting handmade jewellery rooted in ancestral culture, identity, and timeless design.

24/07/2025

Focus

ECO summit in Azerbaijan focuses on trade routes and cooperation

In partnership with Azpromo

At the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, leaders prioritised trade, transport corridors, and stronger regional ties across member states and invited countries.

15/07/2025

Business

Central Asian countries unite for a Green Corridor to Europe

In a move aiming to reshape the regional energy landscape and bring Central Asia closer to Europe, the three countries have launched a joint venture, seeking to develop a new transcontinental green energy corridor.

15/07/2025

World News

Armenia and Azerbaijan move closer to peace, pushing Russia out

Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan meet in Abu Dhabi to finalise the peace agreement and forge a future side by side after nearly four decades of conflict. What was previously seen as an impossible peace became a reality after Russia’s all-out war against Ukraine.

10/07/2025

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan reinforce ties ahead of ECO Summit

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visits Azerbaijan, discussing trade, energy, and regional connectivity with President Ilham Aliyev. They also laid the foundation stone for a new park.

03/07/2025

Culture Series

Azerbaijani vocalist channels ancient sounds into global expression

In partnership with Azpromo

Azerbaijani singer Alim Qasimov reflects on his roots, artistry, and how traditional mugham carries emotion and meaning far beyond borders.

03/07/2025

Azerbaijan

New evidence suggests Russian forces caused Azerbaijan Airlines crash

An Azerbaijani news outlet released evidence Tuesday suggesting the Russian military ordered the 2024 missile strike on Flight 8243, causing a crash in which 38 passengers died and another 29 were injured.

01/07/2025

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan jails Sputnik execs amid escalating tensions with Russia

Azerbaijan and Russia have engaged in a rare escalation of judicial measures against each other over the last days, as relations between the two countries reach a new low.

01/07/2025

Energy Frontiers

Azerbaijan embraces AI and smart grids for energy transformation

In partnership with Azpromo

Fariz Jafarov of Azerbaijan’s C4IR explains how AI, smart grids, and digital innovation are reshaping energy systems and accelerating the country’s shift toward a more sustainable future.

01/07/2025

Europe News

Azerbaijan cancels Russian cultural events over deaths of two citizens

Baku has cancelled all Russian cultural events in protest over the deaths of two Azerbaijanis during police raids in Yekaterinburg, demanding justice.

30/06/2025