01:51
Uzbekistan embassy baku
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan presidents open new embassy in Baku
Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Shavkat Mirziyoyev jointly inaugurated the new embassy of Uzbekistan in Baku, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral strategic partnership on 2 July.
23:30
Eight Russian citizens remanded in Baku over drug smuggling from Iran
A court in Baku has ordered four months of pre-trial detention for all eight Russian citizens accused of trafficking drugs from Iran.
15:50
Russian nationals held in Baku over drug trafficking and cyber fraud
Azerbaijan's Interior Ministry has dismantled two criminal groups in Baku, detaining Russian nationals suspected of trafficking drugs from Iran and conducting cyber fraud operations.
01:55
Azerbaijanfilm fire
Fire extinguished after explosion at Azerbaijanfilm studio in Baku
A fire that broke out Thursday evening at the 'Azerbaijanfilm' studio in Baku has been brought under control, following an explosion reported in an old pyrotechnics area of the complex.
14:45
Fintex Summit 2025 opens in Baku, spotlighting future of finance and technology
The two-day Fintex Summit 2025 – Finance and Technologies Expo – has officially opened in Baku, bringing together key players from the financial and tech sectors to explore innovation, digitalisation, and regulatory trends.
23:20
“Baku ID-2025” innovation festival kicks off in Baku
One of the region’s largest innovation events, “Baku ID-2025”, has officially kicked off in Baku. Organized by SABAH.HUB in partnership with government agencies and leading representatives of the private sector, this year’s festival is held under the theme “The Regional Nexus”.
01:06
PABSEC Assembly
Baku Hosts 65th PABSEC Assembly on regional cooperation
The 65th General Assembly of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC) convened in Baku on 18 June, bringing together parliamentary delegations and international representatives to discuss regional cooperation and sustainable development.
14:34
Baku hosts International Symposium of Ombudsmen
The International Symposium of Ombudsmen, titled "Strengthening the Rule of Law: The Role of Ombudsmen and National Human Rights Institutions", began in Baku on June 18.
00:06
Azerbaijan-Armenia
Peace or Powerplay? Yerevan, Baku Speak on Foreign Influence
Peace is no longer a dream. It is a discussion. On the streets of Baku and Yerevan, it is also a question, of trust, of foreign interests, and of who truly wants it.
13:56
Azerbaijan Airlines
Azerbaijan Airlines cancel some flights for safety reason
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has cancelled certain flights scheduled for 13th and 14th June amid recent escalation of situation in the Middle East and the closure of airspace in several countries for security reasons.
04:00
Baku piano festival
Baku hosts 4th piano festival unites cultures through music
Azerbaijan's capital of Baku will become a focal point of the international music scene from the 14 to the 28 June as it hosts the 4th Baku Piano Festival.
12:00
Central Asia
How Central Asia connects the World through Baku: The strategic gateway transforming global trade
Baku, Azerbaijan's capital, has emerged as the pivotal hub connecting Central Asia to global markets, with the Middle Corridor transport route experiencing unprecedented growth in 2024.
11:00
Qantas A380 makes emergency landing in Baku
A Qantas A380 flying from London to Singapore made an emergency landing at Baku’s Heydar Aliyev International Airport after a passenger onboard required urgent medical attention.
14:48
GameSummit 2025
Baku hosts GameSummit 2025, turning Caspian coast into gamer’s paradise
The Caspian coast transformed into a hub for gaming, tech, and pop culture this weekend as GameSummit 2025 kicked off in Baku, bringing together developers, esports players, cosplayers, and tech enthusiasts for the region’s largest gaming and innovation festival.
17:25
climate action in tourism
Baku hosts high-level conference on advancing climate action in tourism
Azerbaijan hosted a high-level conference titled "From Momentum to Milestones: Advancing Climate Action in Tourism Beyond COP29" as part of the 71st session of the UN Tourism Commission for Europe.
07:40
U.S.-China
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping expected to hold trade talks this week
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to speak this week to discuss recent trade tensions, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
19:30
international conference
Baku to host international conference on decolonization
On June 3, Baku will host an international scientific conference entitled "Imperial Structure: Colonial Ideologies and Realities."
10:53
Region News
Second day of international conference on Islamophobia underway in Baku
The second day of the international conference on Islamophobia has started in Baku, focusing on unveiling biases and combating discrimination.
09:18
Armenia to host next “3+3” meeting
Armenia announced its readiness to host the next ministerial meeting during the third “3+3” consultation platform held in Istanbul in 2024.
10:18
Islamophobia
Baku hosts global conference on Islamophobia, marking International Day to combat prejudice
An international academic conference titled "Islamophobia: Exposing Prejudice and Destroying Stigma" has officially opened in the capital of Azerbaijan, bringing together global scholars, experts, and policymakers to address the rise and consequences of anti-Muslim discrimination.
22:03
South Caucasus
AnewZ Asks: How Do You See Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan?
AnewZ takes to the streets of Yerevan and Baku to ask a simple yet deeply complex question: How do you see peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan? In the first part of our special report, we hear the hopes, doubts, and scars still shaping people’s perspectives on both sides.
16:35
International Carpet Festival opens in Icherisheher
The International Carpet Festival kicked off near the iconic Gosha Gala Gates in Icherisheher (Old City), aiming to promote the global legacy and future of Azerbaijani carpet weaving.
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