South Caucasus

President Ilham Aliyev honors injured AZAL crew members with 1st Class 'Rashadat' Order

President Ilham Aliyev awards crashed plane crew members the title of National Hero of Azerbaijan

Air Canada flight catches fire during rough landing at Halifax airport

An Air Canada flight made an emergency landing in Halifax after a landing gear issue caused skidding and an engine fire. All passengers were safely evacuated, with no injuries reported.

Tribute ceremony for deceased AZAL crew members

A solemn farewell ceremony was held at Heydar Aliyev Airport to honor the AZAL crew members lost in the tragic Embraer 190 crash on December 25.

Kavelashvili takes presidential oath

Georgia's Mikheil Kavelashvili sworn in as president amid protests over EU application freeze; outgoing leader Zourabichvili disputes his legitimacy.

Vladimir Putin apologises to Ilham Aliyev over Aktau plane crash

During the phone conversation, Vladimir Putin expressed his apologies regarding the tragic incident on December 25 involving an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane operating the Baku-Grozny route, which experienced external physical-technical interference within Russian airspace.

Russia refuses to comment on the Azerbaijani Airlines plane crash

The Kremlin has declined to comment on the Azerbaijani Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan, saying that they are waiting for the official investigation results.

Azerbaijan Airlines crash: 13-year-old was flying to celebrate the holidays with mother

Flights to several Russian cities temporarily halted

Flights from Baku to several Russian cities are suspended from December 28 due to safety concerns. Affected passengers can request a full refund or free ticket exchange.

Second black box found in Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash

The second black box from the Azerbaijan Airlines crash near Aktau has been recovered, aiding ongoing investigation efforts.

AZAL flight to Mineralnye Vody returned to Baku

AZAL flight J2-8717 returned to Baku due to Makhachkala airspace closure. The plane landed safely; updates on Russia flights to follow.

AZAL announces compensation for plane crash victims

AZAL to compensate injured passengers and families of victims from the December 25 Embraer 190 crash in Kazakhstan.

Unearthing the Hidden History of the Caucasus: Groundbreaking Archaeological Discoveries in Azerbaijan

Researchers have uncovered over 1,300 archaeological sites in Azerbaijan, revealing the Caucasus as a historical hub of cultural exchange