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AzerNews - News from Azerbaijan, Business, Energy, Analysis

Azerbaijan’s green transition accelerates with global partners backing BESS project

Azerbaijan is stepping into a new era of energy security and sustainability with the development of the region’s first industrial-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). With a planned capacity of 250 megawatts and a total storage volume of 500 megawatt-hours, the system is designed to stabilize the country’s growing renewable energy network and ensure grid reliability. The announcement was made by Yusif Garayev, First Deputy Vice President of AzerEnergy OJSC, during the 30th Anniversary Baku Energy Forum.

Azerbaijani female judokas participate in int'l training camp

Azerbaijan's female judokas across all age groups have participated in an international training camp held in Graz, Austria, Azernews reports.

Azerbaijan to submit candidacy for UN Tourism Regional Commission for Europe

Azerbaijan will put forward its candidacy for membership in the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Europe for the 2025–2029 term, according to Fuad Naghiyev, Chairman of the State Tourism Agency of Azerbaijan.

Central Bank earns record income from foreign exchange asset management

The performance reflects a careful balancing of risk and return, with the CBA adapting its approach amid evolving market conditions to maintain a robust income stream while navigating fluctuations in global financial markets.

National Art Museum holds educational-entertainment programs for children

The Azerbaijan National Art Museum has hosted a series of captivating events and educational-entertainment programs in celebration of International Children's Day, Azernews reports.

Azerbaijan to lead sustainability efforts ahead of 2026 World Environment Day & Urban Forum

In anticipation of hosting World Environment Day and the 13th World Urban Forum in 2026, Azerbaijan is ready to contribute to the joint efforts of the international community by sharing its knowledge and best practices, and by promoting solutions that foster the development of more sustainable and livable cities and communities.

President Ilham Aliyev congratulates people of Azerbaijan on occasion of Eid al-Adha

President Ilham Aliyev has extended his congratulations to the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, Azernews reports.

Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan deepen cultural and media partnership

Director of the Azerbaijani Cultural Center named after Heydar Aliyev in Uzbekistan and Deputy Director of the Agency for Information and Mass Communications under the Uzbekistan Presidential Administration Kairat Bazarov have discussed the prospects for cooperation, Azernews reports.

Pilot irrigation project launched in Aghali as part of reconstruction efforts

Restoration and reconstruction efforts continue in a phased manner across Azerbaijan’s liberated territories. Infrastructure networks are being rebuilt, historical monuments restored, and the regions of Garabagh and East Zangazur are experiencing a revival, Azernews reports. As part of these ongoing efforts, a new pilot project will be implemented in Aghali village of Zangilan district, where a modern internal irrigation system is planned to cover...

Azerbaijan announces its teams for European Wrestling Championship

The European Championship for wrestlers under 17 years old will be held in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, from June 9 to 15, Azernews reports.

Azerbaijan-Switzerland trade sees fivefold growth

Trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Switzerland witnessed a significant surge in the first four months of 2025, increasing nearly five times compared to the same period last year. During the reporting period, Azerbaijan’s exports to Switzerland reached...

Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov attends CIS Heads of Government Meeting in Dushanbe

Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ali Asadov, took part in a meeting of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Council of Heads of Government, held in the capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, Azernews reports.

State Chamber Orchestra thrills music lovers with classical masterpieces

Azerbaijan State Chamber Orchestra has thrilled the audience with spectacular performance, Azernews reports.

Azerbaijan’s oil prices drop below budget benchmark as markets weaken

The price of Azerbaijan's "Azeri Light" crude oil at Italy’s Augusta port (on a CIF basis) has dropped by $1.40, or 2%, compared to the previous level, settling at $68.47 per barrel, Azernews reports.

Azerbaijani diaspora leaders in Belgium meet to boost unity and outreach

Chairman of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Fuad Muradov, met with Azerbaijani Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Vagif Sadigov, as well as leaders of Azerbaijani diaspora organizations based in Belgium, Azernews reports.