Azerbaijan

Cult

How DJs and producers connect local and global sounds in this capital

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

In Baku, artists and DJs say electronic music is being developed as a platform for cultural exchange, collaboration and youth expression, connecting local performers with international acts and audiences.

18/03/2026

Azerbaijan

Balkan ex-presidents slam Iran war at Global Baku Forum

Two former Balkan leaders criticised the US-Israeli war against Iran as intensifying a global crisis after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

14/03/2026

Azerbaijan

Global Baku Forum: Contrasting views on Iran war as hardship spreads

Former European Commission President Romano Prodi told Euronews it is high time a diplomatic solution was found to the crisis.

13/03/2026

Azerbaijan

Global Baku Forum opens with Iran war raging across the border

As a supplier of gas to the EU, Azerbaijan has been increasing its deliveries to help fill the gap from the shutdown of the shipments from the Gulf as a result of the Iran war, said President Ilham Aliyev's chief foreign policy advisor.

12/03/2026

Focus

Southern Gas Corridor meeting reviews energy cooperation

In partnership with Azpromo

Energy leaders and policymakers discussed supply security, diversification and renewable cooperation, highlighting the evolving role of the Southern Gas Corridor in Europe’s energy strategy.

12/03/2026

Art

Heritage and hope: Renowed photographer Reza's 'Rising Light' in Baku

A mixture of cultural heritage and enduring optimism is what the French-Iranian photographer Reza hopes visitors take away from 'The Rising Light', an illuminating exhibition of his work that's currently on in Baku.

10/03/2026

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan releases footage after foiling Iran-linked terror plots

Video aired by Azerbaijani media shows investigators displaying explosives allegedly recovered during the operation, including blocks of C-4 that officials say were smuggled into the country as part of a planned attack.

07/03/2026

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan says it stopped Iranian terror attack plot

Baku said it foiled Iranian-linked terror plots on four key sites, including a major pipeline and Jewish community targets, as tensions with Tehran sharply escalate.

06/03/2026

Azerbaijan

International community condemns Iranian drone attack on Nakhchivan

Baku says it is continuing to formulate its response to Iran's drone attack on Thursday, as the country’s armed forces remain on heightened alert.

06/03/2026

Spotlight

Urban planning strategy outlines future development of a capital

In partnership with World Urban Forum

Urban planners and experts explain how Baku’s Master Plan 2040 aims to reshape the capital through polycentric development, green corridors and vibrant community spaces, balancing sustainability, economic growth and the preservation of the city’s rich cultural heritage.

06/03/2026

Azerbaijan

Aliyev vows attacks on Azerbaijan 'will face our Iron Fist' after Iran drone strike

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev accused Tehran of committing an “act of terror” after Iranian drones attacked its exclave of Nakhchivan, injuring four civilians and damaging an airport building, opening the prospect of the Iran war consequences widening further towards the South Caucasus.

06/03/2026

Azerbaijan

Hundreds cross Azerbaijan's Astara border as Iran war intensifies

Azerbaijan’s foreign minister says he held a phone call with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas to discuss evacuation efforts of European nationals trapped in Iran amid US and Israeli attacks.

05/03/2026

Azerbaijan

Watch: Drone strike hits Nakhchivan airport in Azerbaijan

Videos obtained by Euronews appear to show flashes, explosions and damage at Razi Airport in Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan region. Authorities say three Iranian drones targeted the airport’s passenger terminal, as emergency crews responded at the scene.

05/03/2026

Azerbaijan

Iranian drones strike Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan international airport

In a major escalation of the ongoing Iran war, Tehran's drones have targeted the passenger terminal of the airport in Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan and a school near the village of Shakarabad, close to the border with Iran. Tehran has since denied involvement in the incident.

05/03/2026

Azerbaijan

Hundreds have fled from Iran to Azerbaijan amid intensifying conflict

Estimates suggest that at least 370-400 people have safely sought refuge in Azerbaijan after crossing the Astara border checkpoint. Some 100 of those were Azerbaijani nationals with the rest being expats from 19 different countries.

02/03/2026

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani soldiers are assisting those fleeing the conflict in Iran at the Astara border

While most are returning Azerbaijanis, 50 foreign nationals, including diplomats, have also used the corridor to evacuate.

02/03/2026

Spotlight

Designing resilient settlements in Karabakh

In partnership with World Urban Forum

Karabakh and East Zangazur are rebuilding through smart villages, sustainable housing and heritage-led urban recovery.

27/02/2026

Azerbaijan

Khojaly tragedy remembered as region moves towards peace

Commemorations are taking place to mourn the deaths of hundreds killed in February 1992 in the town of Khojaly during the Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

27/02/2026

Earth News

Azerbaijan urges action on Caspian Sea climate crisis

Azerbaijan has highlighted rising environmental threats to the Caspian Sea as UN introduces cross-border environmental assessments.

15/02/2026

Azerbaijan

US seals pact with Azerbaijan and Armenia in Vance's historic visit

US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Azerbaijan on Tuesday to sign a complex strategic partnership with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, the day after visiting Armenia on a historic trip set to reinforce the US engagement with the two former foes after their US-brokered peace process.

11/02/2026

Business

Azerbaijan joins Trump-backed peace board to boost global profile

The decision to become a founding member of the “Board of Peace” marks Baku’s attempt to translate regional clout into international weight, while navigating sensitive regional dynamics with Iran.

06/02/2026

Culture Series

Meet Vafa Musayeva, Azerbaijan’s first woman on Everest

In partnership with Azpromo

Vafa Musayeva recalls her journey to the world’s highest peak after becoming the first Azerbaijani woman to summit Everest and complete the Everest–Lhotse combination in one season.

05/02/2026

Azerbaijan

Vance to visit Armenia and Azerbaijan as US advocates TRIPP corridor

JD Vance’s trip to Armenia and Azerbaijan underscores renewed US focus on South Caucasus peace and the TRIPP corridor’s trade and digital ambitions.

05/02/2026

Business

Azerbaijan oil fund leans on gold to protect state reserves

Azerbaijan’s SOFAZ oil fund is benefiting from the continuous rise in gold prices, generating significant revenue for the country. The gains come as sovereign investors worldwide boost gold holdings in response to global instability.

05/02/2026

Eurasia Talks

President Ilham Aliyev outlines strategy on global order, peace and energy security

Speaking at Davos, President Ilham Aliyev outlines Azerbaijan’s response to global geopolitical shifts, progress towards peace in the South Caucasus and expanding energy cooperation with Europe.

04/02/2026

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan ships Russian grain to Armenia as part of peace agenda

Grain wagons from Russia were dispatched to Armenia via Azerbaijan Sunday as part of the normalisation process between Baku and Yerevan, totalling 1,746 tonnes.

01/02/2026