From international tourism and major reconstruction projects to a film premiere and political developments, Garabagh’s transformation takes centre stage in the AnewZ Daily Brief for 16 October 2026.
A delegation of around 40 travellers from 13 countries has completed a three-day tour of Azerbaijan’s Garabagh and East Zangezur regions.
Led by Charles Veley, founder of Most Traveled People (MTP), the group visited historic sites, including Azykh Cave, Shusha, Khudavang and Ganjasar monasteries.
The travellers also explored reconstruction projects in Zangilan, the Horadiz-Aghband railway and ongoing demining operations in Jabrayil, gaining first-hand insight into the region’s cultural heritage and reconstruction efforts.
The trip marked the 17th organised visit by major international travellers’ clubs to Garabagh and East Zangezur since 2021.
The sixth Rebuild Garabagh exhibition is being held at Baku Expo Center from 14 to 16 October, uniting companies working to rebuild the region.
Focusing on infrastructure, investment and business partnerships, the event showcases developments in construction, transport, energy and environmental restoration.
Part of Caspian Construction Week, the exhibition also hosts business meetings and discussions on urban development, reconstruction and cultural heritage.
The Azerbaijani feature film “44”, which portrays events surrounding the 2020 Garabagh War, premiered at the Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku on 12 October.
Supported by Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Culture, the Cinema Agency of Azerbaijan (ARKA) and the Baku Media Center, the film follows the experiences of soldiers and civilians caught up in the conflict.
Shot over five years across more than 130 locations, the production features Azerbaijani actors alongside Turkish actress Özge Gürel. It was released in cinemas nationwide on 15 October.
Caspian Construction Week has brought more than 200 domestic and international companies to Baku, highlighting opportunities in construction and regional development.
Discussions have explored how digital media, education and innovation can support Garabagh’s recovery and long-term growth.
Participants also emphasised the need to combat disinformation, strengthen accurate reporting and involve younger generations in shaping the region’s future.
The event concludes on 16 October.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev highlighted the liberation of Azerbaijani territories during his address at the seventh CICA Summit.
Recalling military tensions with Armenia in July and August 2020, Aliyev outlined the events that preceded the 44-day war.
He said Azerbaijani forces liberated more than 300 cities and villages during the conflict, which ended following the signing of a trilateral statement on 10 November 2020.
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The U.S. has banned government employees working in Saudi Arabia from using airports in the country without special authorisation. It comes after a deadly Houthi strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed at least 13 people last week.
Ukraine is set to restart attacks on Russian oil refineries following a two-day pause, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, amid growing tensions with Washington over energy strikes and U.S. military support.
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Iran says it is progressing with the reconstruction of civilian areas, including residential and industrial units, that were bombed in Israeli-U.S. attacks.
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Türkiye says talks with Washington are continuing over six F-35 fighter jets it purchased but never received, as Ankara pushes for the lifting of U.S. sanctions on its defence industry.
Uzbekistan's freight volumes along the Middle Corridor have doubled in five years, highlighting the growing importance of Azerbaijan and the Port of Baku as key links in its trade routes to Europe.
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