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Azerbaijan’s Supreme Court Chief Justice: Cooperation must become the very foundation of global justice
Baku, October 12, AZERTAC “Since the restoration of our independence, Azerbaijan has undertaken the great task of rebuilding its judicial system on the pillars of democracy, legality, and fairness. Under the visionary leadership of National Leader...

Azerbaijan backs India to host CBM forum on Asian matters
Synopsis Azerbaijan, as the current CICA chair, has backed India's request to host the forum in 2026, a significant shift from China's traditional leadership. This decision, made using Azerbaijan's prerogative, marks India's first time organizing...

Azerbaijan Airlines flight crash — Putin admits Russian air defense missiles exploded near plane
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin admitted that Russian air defense missiles exploded near the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in late 2024. He stated this at a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Tajikistan, Russian propaganda...

Baku hosts 67th Annual Meeting of International Association of Judges-
The 67th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Judges has started in Baku, APA reports. The opening ceremony is currently underway at the Baku Congress Center. At the invitation of Inam Kerimov, Chairman of the Judicial-Legal Council,...

67th Annual Meeting of International Association of Judges kicks off in Baku
Baku, October 12, AZERTAC The 67th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Judges (IAJ) commenced at the Baku Convention Center. Chairman of the Azerbaijan Judges Union Ramiz Rzayev read out President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev’s...

President of Azerbaijan: Today, International Association of Judges also serves as a space for international dialogue and cooperation
Baku, October 12, AZERTAC “Bringing together national judges’ associations from nearly 100 countries, the International Association of Judges has, since its establishment, become an important institution that has undertaken major initiatives to...

Moscow, Baku never halted contacts — Kremlin spokesman
MOSCOW, October 12. /TASS/. Contacts between Russia and Azerbaijan never stopped, with presidential administrations and aides continuing to be in touch, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said. "Contacts with Azerbaijan were never...

Ukraine Coach Serhiy Rebrov Prepares Team for Key World Cup 2026 Qualifier Against Azerbaijan
The head coach of the Ukraine national team, Serhiy Rebrov, took part in a press conference ahead of an important match against Azerbaijan as part of the qualifying cycle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In the previous match, Ukraine secured a 5-3...

Number of political prisoners in Azerbaijan reaches 392
On October 7, the “Freedom for Azerbaijani Political Prisoners” Union released a new report on political prisoners in the country. According to the document, there are currently 392 political prisoners in Azerbaijan. The report classifies the...

Events, Passes & Race Weekend Tips from Baku to Abu Dhabi
Formula 1 is not just about high-speed racing; the 2025 race weekends are set to offer fans a unique blend of adrenaline and artistry. As the fastest cars in the world compete on racetracks, the accompanying music festival atmosphere will add an...

Inflation in Azerbaijan remains within Central Bank’s target range in September
Inflation in Azerbaijan remains within Central Bank’s target range in September 12 October 2025 18:37 (UTC+04:00) The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA), which is responsible for maintaining price stability, has set its inflation target range...

Azerbaijan strengthens ties with Mexico and Peru through diplomacy and dialogue
by Peter Tase Within the framework of close relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Mexico, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Mexico, His Excellency Mammad Talibov, delivered a distinguished keynote lecture on the history of the...

Peskov: Contacts between Russia and Azerbaijan continue despite tensions
Contacts between Russia and Azerbaijan have not completely ceased, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with Pavel Zarubin, the author and host of the program “Moscow. Kremlin. Putin”, Azernews reports. “It must...

Azerbaijan rewrites the rules of post-Soviet diplomacy
The CIS summit in Dushanbe followed the traditional format of such gatherings: an informal dinner, a closed meeting, and then a plenary session. The atmosphere was calm, businesslike, and warm — without scandals, disputes, or protocol blunders....

Azerbaijan extends condolences to Qatar over diplomats’ tragic death in Egypt
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan has expressed its condolences to Qatar following the tragic death of Qatari diplomats in a car accident in Egypt, Azernews reports. The message of condolence was shared on the official Facebook page of...

Kremlin: Moscow awaits resolution of problematic issues with Baku
Contacts between Russia and Azerbaijan were not completely severed, press secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with Pavel Zarubin, the author and host of the program "Moscow. Kremlin. Putin", APA's Moscow bureau...

Azerbaijan invited to peace summit in Egypt on Gaza ceasefire
Azerbaijan has been invited to participate in the upcoming Peace Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, dedicated to the signing of a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, Azernews reports via Axios. Outlet’s correspondent Barak Ravid shared the...

EBRD issues manat bonds in Azerbaijan, signaling confidence in local capital market
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will issue manat-denominated bonds in Azerbaijan for the first time. According to official information, the volume of the issuance will be 50 million manat (≈29.5 million USD), with 500...

Iran’s imports from Azerbaijan decline in first half of current year
Iran’s imports from Azerbaijan decline in first half of current year 12 October 2025 13:56 (UTC+04:00) During the first six months of the current Iranian year (March 21 – September 22, 2025), Iran’s imports of Azerbaijani products saw a notable...

Average monthly wage of hired workers continues to rise in Azerbaijan
Average monthly wage of hired workers continues to rise in Azerbaijan 12 October 2025 14:28 (UTC+04:00) The highest average wages were recorded in the mining industry, financial and insurance activities, information and communications,...