In the wake of the AZAL flight 8243 tragedy, President of the European Council, António Costa, extended his condolences to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and emphasized the EU's support for a transparent investigation.
In a statement shared on X, Costa said: "In my phone call with Azerbaijan President Aliyev, I expressed EU’s heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, the Azerbaijani people and the government for the tragic loss of AZAL flight 8243. EU supports impartial and transparent investigation of the crash."
"Also discussed opportunities to enhance EU-Azerbaijan relations. Looking forward to meeting President Aliyev soon to continue strengthening our cooperation."
The European Union Council will hold hearings on May 27 regarding the possible suspension of Hungary’s voting rights within the Union. The information was published on the Council’s official website.
EU foreign ministers will convene in Brussels on 20th May. The upcoming Foreign Affairs Council will be chaired by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.
Foreign Secretary heads to EU Foreign Ministers meeting to highlight the need for a new, ambitious security relationship. David Lammy will attend attends high-level Gymnich EU talks in Poland.
The European Commission has presented a roadmap to ensure the EU fully ends its dependency on Russian energy, while ensuring stable energy supplies and prices across the EU.
In a boost for the green transition in the Middle East and North Africa, a joint guarantee agreement worth €300 million to facilitate the green transformation of urban areas and support the development of green hydrogen market in the Middle East and North Africa has been signed.
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha discuss ongoing efforts for peace amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict during a joint press conference.
Former midfielder Xabi Alonso has been appointed as Real Madrid’s new head coach on a three-year contract, returning to the club where he won multiple titles as a player.
Poland’s ruling party holds a "patriotic march" in Warsaw on Sunday, just days before the second round of the presidential elections.
The Netherlands will complete its pledge of 24 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine on Monday, as the final aircraft is set for delivery, Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced on Sunday.
Ukraine and Russia finalized a major prisoner exchange, with 303 captives returned to Ukraine on Sunday as part of a broader swap of 1,000 detainees each, agreed upon during talks in Istanbul.
Tensions flare in the India-France Rafale deal as France refuses to share the fighter jet’s source code, limiting India’s ability to integrate indigenous weapons and reducing its combat autonomy.
France has rejected India’s request to share source codes needed to integrate indigenous weapons into Rafale fighter jets. Despite repeated appeals, French manufacturer Dassault Aviation has refused to compromise on the issue
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.
Anton Kobyakov, adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin, claimed at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum that the USSR’s dissolution was legally invalid and that the Soviet Union still exists under constitutional law, framing the Ukraine war as an “internal process.”
Kyiv faced a large-scale Russian drone and missile assault overnight, with explosions and gunfire echoing throughout the city, forcing residents to shelter in subway stations.
During his visit to Azerbaijan on May 25, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha commemorated historical and cultural connections between the two countries by visiting symbolic landmarks in Baku.
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha discuss ongoing efforts for peace amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict during a joint press conference.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on May 25, reaffirming Baku’s continued humanitarian support and both nations’ mutual commitment to sovereignty and territorial integrity.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has signed a law ratifying the 2025 Financing Framework Agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), paving the way for nearly $222 million in funding for national development projects.
S&P Global Ratings has revised Uzbekistan’s outlook to positive from stable, affirming its 'BB-/B' ratings. The change reflects steady economic reforms, resilient growth, and support from high gold prices, which are helping stabilize the country’s fiscal and external positions.
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha discuss ongoing efforts for peace amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict during a joint press conference.
Former midfielder Xabi Alonso has been appointed as Real Madrid’s new head coach on a three-year contract, returning to the club where he won multiple titles as a player.
Poland’s ruling party holds a "patriotic march" in Warsaw on Sunday, just days before the second round of the presidential elections.
The Netherlands will complete its pledge of 24 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine on Monday, as the final aircraft is set for delivery, Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced on Sunday.
Ukraine and Russia finalized a major prisoner exchange, with 303 captives returned to Ukraine on Sunday as part of a broader swap of 1,000 detainees each, agreed upon during talks in Istanbul.
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