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Armenia increases exports to EU countries 15-fold
Armenia's exports to European Union countries increased 1.5-fold year-on-year in January-September 2026, Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said.
Russian grain exports to China reach record high
Russia has exported a record 6 million metric tons of grain to China since the beginning of 2026, which is a record high figure above the whole last-year volume, said the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision, Rosselkhoznadzor.
Istanbul to host first-ever R4-E3 talks
Istanbul will host meetings of top diplomats of the R4 mechanism (Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia) and the European E3 mechanism (UK, Germany, and France), including in an unprecedented combined format, on October 23.
Ilham Aliyev ratifies allied treaty with Kyrgyzstan
The "Treaty on Allied Relations between Azerbaijan and the Kyrgyz Republic," signed in Cholpon-Ata city on July 31, 2026, has been approved. President of Azerbaijan …
Presidents of Azerbaijan and Türkiye hold phone call
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, and the two leaders discussed relations between Baku and Ankara.
New nature reserve established in Azerbaijan
A new nature reserve closely linked to archaeology, the Azykh‑Taghlar Archaeological Park, has been established in Azerbaijan
Armenia increases exports to EU countries 15-fold
Armenia's exports to European Union countries increased 1.5-fold year-on-year in January-September 2026, Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said.
Armenian officials visit Syunik to discuss launch of TRIPP infrastructure work
Armenian government officials visited Syunik Province to discuss organizational issues related to the launch of TRIPP infrastructure design work and determine the next steps.
Armenia's economic losses from EAEU exit may amount to 40 percent of GDP
Armenia’s potential withdrawal from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will entail catastrophic consequences for the country, with its losses amounting up to 40% of GDP, according to a Eurasian Rating Agency’s survey.
Georgia's 2026 inflation forecast worsens
The National Bank of Georgia (NBG) has raised its inflation forecasts for 2026-2027 due to ongoing risks of imported inflation and restrictions on oil supplies …
Poti port in Georgia hits record cargo volume
During the first nine months of the year, the port of Poti in Georgia handled a total of 525,000 cargo containers; in July alone, 66,000 containers were processed, setting a new record.
Azerbaijan and Georgia aim to increase trade turnover to 2 billion dollars
This year, the authorities of Azerbaijan and Georgia plan to leverage their full economic potential to raise bilateral trade turnover to $2 billion.
Istanbul to host first-ever R4-E3 talks
Istanbul will host meetings of top diplomats of the R4 mechanism (Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia) and the European E3 mechanism (UK, Germany, and France), including in an unprecedented combined format, on October 23.
Presidents of Azerbaijan and Türkiye hold phone call
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, and the two leaders discussed relations between Baku and Ankara.
Türkiye advocates for Mecca Pact expansion
The Mecca Agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan is not an alternative to NATO and is open to other countries, spokesperson for the ruling Justice and Development Party Omer Celik said.
Analysis
Drivers of Azerbaijan success in the 21st century
Within recent decades, Azerbaijan has gone a long and successful way to become the strongest country of the South Caucasus and an important actor in international affairs
Earliest known author may have been a woman
A priestess named Enheduanna claimed authorship to poetry and other texts—sometimes in first-person—more than a millennium before Homer.
Why China’s property recovery is held back?
Despite a slew of measures to boost demand and the end of Covid Zero, Chinese residents remain reluctant to commit their savings to a sector that’s seen its worst downturn. That’s prompting analysts to expect more policy …
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Chemist Yusif Mammadaliyev aviation fuel Molotov cocktails satellites and rockets
Baku hosted a two-day international conference titled "Yusif Mammadaliyev: Science. Heritage. Innovation," dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the chemist, professor, and academician who once managed to elevate Soviet science to a new level. Who was Yusif Mammadaliyev and what leaders of international organizations said about him at the conference?
Mirmemmed Cavadzade - A Man with a kind heart and a sharp scalpel
Ten years ago, on September 15, 2015, a branch of the First Moscow State Medical University opened in Baku. Today, it possesses a substantial clinical base comprising fifteen medical centers, dispensaries, research institutes, and clinics. Among these is Mirmemmed Cavadzade Republican Clinical Urology Hospital. This is an article about the man it honors and his significant contribution to the field of urology.
Biden says goodbye 46th US Presidents farewell address
After four years in the White House and a half-century in Washington U.S. President Joe Biden has finally said farewell. Sitting in the Oval Office on Wednesday evening, the one-term Democratic leader used a 17-minute address to frame his four-year presidency. With only days left in the White House, Biden was saving a few surprises for his farewell address Wednesday evening, as President-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20, 2025.