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Russians soon be able to travel to Saudi Arabia visa-free
The Russian Foreign Ministry noted a mutual increase in tourist flow between the countries
Ski resort to be built in Abkhazia
Implementation will begin soon, Yumshanov stated
Operation against Iran cost the US 100 bln dollars, Araghchi says
On April 29, the Pentagon reported that, according to preliminary estimates, the US spent approximately $25 bln on the military operation
Foreign diplomats arrive in Karabakh
The diplomats already visited Khojaly and the city of Khankendi
Sabah claims historic first Azerbaijani Championship title
For the first time in the club's history, Sabah have won the Azerbaijani championship, dethroning Qarabag well before the end of the season.
European Rhythmic Gymnastics Cup kicks off in Baku
Baku is the venue for the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Cup, with the opening ceremony having been held in Azerbaijan's capital.
Armenia to gradually deploy its border guards to Iran-Türkiye border
According to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Armenian authorities plan to gradually raise the number of Armenian border guards stationed along the borders with Türkiye and Iran.
Grain and fertilizers to be shipped to Armenia via Azerbaijan today
Grain and fertilizer will be sent to Armenia in transit through the territory of Azerbaijan today.
Armenia, Türkiye discussed restoration of Gyumri-Kars railway
The meeting was held in the Turkish city of Kars as part of agreements aimed at normalizing relations between Armenia and Türkiye
It's time for the US and Georgia to restore strategic partnership, Tbilisi says
Representatives of the US State Department are expected to visit Tbilisi this month
Zakharova highlights Georgia's contribution to victory in Great Patriotic War
The Russian Foreign Ministry acknowledged the role of Georgia and its citizens in achieving victory in the Great Patriotic War, highlighting the strong historical connections between the two nations.
Anaklia Port master plan to be revised in Georgia
The authorities in Georgia have entered into an agreement with a European firm to create a comprehensive master plan for the Anaklia Port and to formulate a revised budget for the initiative
Erdoğan discusses Moscow-Ankara relations with Vershinin
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a meeting with Sergey Vershinin, the newly appointed Russian Ambassador to Türkiye. During their talks, they focused on the bilateral relations between the two countries.
Armenia to gradually deploy its border guards to Iran-Türkiye border
According to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Armenian authorities plan to gradually raise the number of Armenian border guards stationed along the borders with Türkiye and Iran.
Russia ranks second in number of tourists visiting Türkiye
At the beginning of 2026, the number of Russian tourists visiting Türkiye reached 650,000, making Russians the second-largest tourist flow in the country.
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.