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Azerbaijan celebrating Victory Day

Azerbaijan celebrating Victory Day

Today marks the 79th anniversary of the historic Victory over fascism. President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva visited …

Bulgarian President arrives in Azerbaijan

Bulgarian President arrives in Azerbaijan

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev arrived in Azerbaijan today to meet with Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev. An official welcome ceremony for the President of the Republic of Bulgaria was held in Baku. A guard of honor was arranged for the …

Slovakia's PM welcomed in Baku

Slovakia's PM welcomed in Baku

Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic Robert Fico arrived in Azerbaijan on an official visit on May 6. An honor guard was lined up at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, where the state flags of the two countries were waving in …

Azerbaijan's largest stadium among best worldwide arenas

Azerbaijan's largest stadium among best worldwide arenas

The Baku Olympic Stadium has ranked among the TOP 50 best arenas according to FourFourTwo's updated list of the best stadiums in the world. The list of 100 arenas includes the Baku Olympic Stadium. The Baku arena, commissioned in …

Baku becomes world's "Sports Capital"

Baku becomes world's "Sports Capital"

By the decision of the European Capitals and Cities of Sport Federation, the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, was named the world's "Sports Capital" in 2026. The city received this assessment thanks to the work of the authorities with the population and the creation of sports infrastructure.

Сurling sports section to appear in Azerbaijan

Сurling sports section to appear in Azerbaijan

A curling section will begin operating in Baku at the Sports and Concert Complex named after Heydar Aliyev. The country plans to further develop the infrastructure for this sport.

Aktoty Raiymkulova: Azerbaijan showed high level of organization of major international events again at VI World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue

Aktoty Raiymkulova: Azerbaijan showed high level of organization of major international events again at VI World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue

The VI World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue ends in Baku. Representative delegations from over 110 countries, including Russia, took part in the event. Vestnik Kavkaza talked with the former Minister of Culture and Sports of Kazakhstan, President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation Aktoty Raiymkulova about the results of the forum and the importance of intercultural dialogue.

Hungarian Foreign Minister arrives in Baku

Hungarian Foreign Minister arrives in Baku

Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó has arrived in Azerbaijan for a state visit. The FM will participate in the 10th meeting of the Azerbaijan-Hungary Intergovernmental Commission in …

Azerbaijani gymnasts win bronze at World Cup in Baku

Azerbaijani gymnasts win bronze at World Cup in Baku

Azerbaijan clinched the bronze medal in the Group 5 Hoops event on April 21 at the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup held in Baku. The Azerbaijani team of Zeynab Hummatova, Gullu Aghalarzada, Kamilla Aliyeva, Elizaveta Luzan, Daria …