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US says Russian air defences may have caused Azerbaijan plane crash

An official probe into the crash has not yet finished but survivors told authorities they heard three blasts that seemed to come from outside as the aircraft flew over Grozny.

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan plane crash investigation to determine type of rocket used

A total of 38 passengers were killed, while 29 survived on Wednesday after an Azerbaijan Airlines flight from Baku to Grozny crashed as it attempted to make an emergency landing near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.

Europe News

Military expert: Azerbaijan Airlines plane likely downed by missile

Those comments come after Azerbaijani government sources exclusively confirmed to Euronews that a Russian surface-to-air missile caused the aircraft to crash in Aktau.

Europe News

Azerbaijan Airlines crash: authorities urge against speculation

Authorities in Azerbaijan, Russia and Kazakhstan have been cautious in their initial assessments of the plane crash near Aktau but local media have been less hesitant.

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Azerbaijan

Pilots and crew of doomed Azerbaijan Airlines flight hailed as heroes

Captain Igor Kshnyakin, co-pilot Aleksandr Kalyaninov and purser Hokuma Aliyeva lost their lives in the crash landing, while the other two flight attendants, Zulfugar Asadov and Aidan Rahimli, reportedly survived and were being treated in hospital.

Azerbaijan

Exclusive: Russian missile caused Aktau crash, investigation confirms

38 passengers were killed on Wednesday after Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 crashed as it attempted to make an emergency landing near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.

Azerbaijan

Aliyev launches criminal probe into Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash

Earlier on Wednesday, Euronews obtained information from official sources tied to the investigation that a missile launched by Russian air defence near the Chechen capital Grozny might have caused the crash.

Kazakhstan

Kazakh regional governor visits Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash site

An Azerbaijani airliner has crashed in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, with Kazakhstan’s Emergency Ministry saying more than 30 people survived the crash, which could mean that dozens are likely dead.

Azerbaijan

Watch: The moment Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan

An Azerbaijani airliner has crashed in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau with Kazakhstan’s Emergency Ministry now saying that at least 28 people survived the crash, and more than 30 are likely dead. Four bodies have been recovered. Watch the footage from the scene here.

Kazakhstan

Russian missile emerges as likely cause of Azerbaijan Airlines crash

According to Azerbaijan Airlines, 37 passengers were Azerbaijani citizens. There were also 16 Russian nationals, six Kazakhstani and three Kyrgyzstani citizens.

Cult

COP29 focuses on culture’s role in global climate solutions

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

In this episode of Cult, we explore how COP29 in Baku is redefining climate action by emphasizing culture’s essential role in driving sustainability, fostering resilience, and inspiring global collaboration.

Meet The Locals

Meet Nazrin Garibova, the ski mountaineer who pushes boundaries in Azerbaijan's Mountains

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

In this episode of Meet the Locals, we explore Azerbaijan's rugged Shahdag Mountains with Nazrin Garibova, a ski mountaineer whose journey from urban life to alpine trails highlights resilience, passion and cultural pride.

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A winter’s tale in Azerbaijan: From exciting slopes to serene forests

Partner content presented by Azerbaijan Tourism Board

Azerbaijan is the perfect place for an off-the-beaten-track winter adventure.

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Travel Zagatala: Tour Azerbaijan's abundant Land of Roses

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A rose-scented region in Azerbaijan’s mountainous northwest, Zagatala attracts travellers seeking a sweet, scenic escape.

Focus

Baku COP29 ends with $300bn deal for developing countries by 2035

In partnership with Azpromo

COP29 has concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan. The two-week climate conference overran two days as negotiations worked towards a new global finance goal.

Green News

COP29: Azerbaijan proposes $250bn annual climate finance target

The coming hours will reveal whether this is enough to placate developing countries and small-island states.

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Azerbaijani Flavours: Slow Food tours in north Azerbaijan

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Appreciation of Azerbaijan's diverse culinary landscape has never been easier on the Greater Caucasus Slow Food Travel route.

Green News

COP29: $250 billion climate finance proposal slammed by activists

Euronews Green brings you the latest updates from the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Green News

'Clearly unacceptable': EU unconvinced by COP29 compromise proposal

Azerbaijan’s first bid for a climate finance deal has failed to break a stand-off between rich and poor nations, though it says a ‘breakthrough’ is imminent.

Green News

Azerbaijan promises late night compromise for climate finance goal

The COP29 presidency plans to release a draft agreement on a bitterly fought new climate finance goal in a bid to break the deadlock over who pays and how much.

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