liberated territories of Azerbaijan

26 Feb. 12:30

Ilham Aliyev: now is the time for construction

Now is the time for construction, the state has created conditions for citizens, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said during a visit to Khojavend town and meeting with its residents.

25 Feb. 12:00

Residents returning to Horovlu village in Azerbaijan

The next group of former internally displaced persons is returning to the Jabrayil district's Horovlu village in Azerbaijan.

23 Feb. 17:55

Another 1,000 hectares of Azerbaijan cleared of mines

Over the past week, mine clearance operations in Azerbaijan covered more than 1,600 hectares of territory. A total of 203 mines and nearly 800 explosive remnants were located and neutralised.

23 Feb. 15:20

Residents continue returning to Aghdara settlements

New relocation caravans have been dispatched on February 23 to four restored settlements in Azerbaijan's Aghdara district.

20 Feb. 13:40

Population returns to Khojavend

Today marks the first return of former internally displaced persons (IDPs) to the city of Khojavend and the village bearing the same name within the Khojavend district, located in the liberated territories of Azerbaijan.

19 Feb. 17:55

First group of former IDPs arrives in village of Khanabad in Khojaly district

Nearly four dozen families have become the first to resettle in Khanabad, a village in Azerbaijan's Khojaly district, under the "Great Return" programme.

17 Feb. 13:30

Former IDPs return to Aghdam

The next group of former internally displaced persons is returning to the Azerbaijani city of Aghdam.

16 Feb. 20:40

School 1 reopens in Aghdam after nearly 33-year hiatus

For the first time in 33 years, children have resumed their education at School No. 1 in Aghdam. The school's building was constructed under the "Great Return" initiative.

16 Feb. 15:40

Residents returning to Khojaly, Hadrut and Girmizi Bazar

Azerbaijan's “Great Return” program to the territories liberated from occupation continues: today, 60 families are moving to their native places.

9 Feb. 17:25

Another 669 hectares of Azerbaijani territory cleared of mines

In the past week, deminers neutralized 328 explosive devices, successfully clearing more than 669 hectares of liberated land in the Republic of Azerbaijan from the mine threat.

30 Jan. 15:50

More than 150 IDPs returned to liberated territories of Azerbaijan

More than 150 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned to the city of Khankendi and villages in the Khojaly and Aghdere districts, according to Azerbaijani media.

28 Jan. 14:00

20 families return to Horovlu village in Azerbaijan

Today, the next group of former internally displaced persons is returning to the Azerbaijani village of Horovlu in the Jabrayil region.

27 Jan. 14:40

Mammadbayli village in Zangilan welcomes new residents

In accordance with the instructions of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, the Great Return program continues to be implemented in the territories liberated from occupation.

21 Jan. 9:30

Citizens returning to Khankendi

Today, the first group of former internally displaced persons is returning to the Azerbaijani city of Khankendi in the Karabakh economic region.

19 Jan. 17:25

Population in Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur reaches 73,000

The population in Azerbaijan's liberated territories of Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur has increased to over 73,000 people as of January 2026, according to the State Statistics Committee.

14 Jan. 16:00

45 private homes renovated in Azerbaijan's Aghdara region

As many as 45 private houses have already been fully renovated and are ready for use in Heyvali village of the Aghdara district of Azerbaijan, the Restoration, Construction and Management Service in Khankendi city, Aghdara and Khojaly districts reported.