Aliyev and Tokayev inaugurate Trans-Caspian fibre-optic cable line
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Kazakh President Kassym‑Jomart Tokayev held an online inauguration of the Trans‑Caspian fibre‑optic cable line today
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Kazakhstan increases oil shipments via Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan route by 24 percent
In the first nine months of the year, KazTransOil increased shipments of Kazakh oil from the port of Aktau into the Baku‑Tbilisi‑Ceyhan system by 24%.
Dredging begins at Aktau port as Caspian Sea level drops
Kazakhstan has announced the start of large-scale dredging operations at the port of Aktau, aiming to increase cargo shipments along the Trans-Caspian route by 30%.
Middle Corridor projects cost more than 25 bln
The cost of initiatives involving Azerbaijan directly is estimated at $3.2 bln
Kazakhstan increases oil shipments via Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan
KazTransOil increased the volume of oil transshipment in the direction of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline by 12% to 1.034 million tons in January-August 2026, the company said.
Russian Foreign Ministry announces appointment of new Consul General in Aktau
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed a new Consul General in Aktau. Rinat Anderzhanov has assumed this position.
Russian Consulate General to be established in Aktau
The Russian Consulate General will be established in Aktau, following an order from Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to establish the diplomatic mission.
Mikhail Galuzin and Rahman Mustafayev confirm Moscow-Baku commitment to advancing ties
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin and Azerbaijani Ambassador to Moscow Rahman Mustafayev held a meeting in Moscow, during which the sides confirmed their commitment to developing cooperation.
AZAL plane crash victims commemorated in Baku
On the anniversary of the tragedy that occurred on December 25, 2024, during the operation of AZAL passenger flight en route Baku-Grozny, a commemorative event was held in Baku in honor of the victims, with the participation of representatives of state authorities and the public.
Azerbaijan remembers victims of AZAL plane crash near Aktau
One year ago, on December 25, 2024, an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) plane crash-landed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, while operating a flight from Baku to Grozny. A year ago, on December 25, 2024, an Embraer 190 passenger jet …
Investigation into AZAL plane crash causes-ongoing - Baku
The commission investigating the causes of the AZAL plane crash will continue to work for some time, AZAL Vice President Ilham Amirov said at the presentation of a postage stamp commemorating J2-8243 flight.
Pegasus flight diverted to Aktau due to dense fog conditions
A Pegasus flight made an emergency landing in Aktau due to fog. The flight was en route from Istanbul to Aktobe
Memorial site for plane crash victims to be established near Aktau
In an initiative led by local residents, a memorial site is being established in Kazakhstan’s Aktau to commemorate those who lost their lives in the AZAL plane crash.
Aktau Airport closes runway due to snowfall
Snowfall forced the closure of the runway at Aktau Airport in Kazakhstan. Dozens of cars have also been stranded on the roads around the city.
Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan turns red
The Caspian Sea has changed color in Kazakhstan. Its waters have become brown and, in places, red. Ecologists have explained the reasons behind this phenomenon.
Kazakhstan to release results of its probe into AZAL flight crash soon
Kazakhstan’s Transport Ministry is planning to release the early results of its probe into the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) flight crash near …
Aktau plane crash results to be released next week
The Kazakh Transport Ministry may release the preliminary results of the investigation into the AZAL plane crash near the city of Aktau next week, Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev said. "Hopefully, …
Russian Investigative Committee to carry out examination in connection with AZAL plane crash
A number of factors will be checked
Air Astana flight-makes emergency landing in Aktau
An Air Astana flight heading from Türkiye’s resort city of Antalya to the Kazakh city of Almaty made an emergency landing in the city of …
Plane from Baku experiences problems after landing in Aktau
Today, a Gulfstream G450 business-class jet of the Azerbaijani airline ASG Business Aviation LLC landed in Aktau. While the landing proceeded normally, a malfunction of the nose landing gear was discovered.
