AZERBAIJAN BREAKING NEWS

Baku, October 23, AZERTACThree Azerbaijani fighters have advanced to the final of the European U15 Boxing Championships taking place in Trabzon, Türkiye.Sanan Nasibli (52kg), Yusif Ali (57kg) and Sarkhan Hakhverdiyev (70kg) won their semifinal bouts to advance to the finals.Meanwhile, Alakbar…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC“According to the information obtained, all three of Azerbaijani citizens who were among the 13-member crew of the foreign cargo vessel named "KHORYV," which came under drone attacks near the Romanian coast, have been rescued,” Aykhan Hajizada, spokesperson for Azerbaijan’s…

Washington, October 23, AZERTAC“Information and communications technologies (ICTs) continue to transform societies, creating significant opportunities for sustainable development, economic growth, innovation and enhanced connectivity, while supporting the delivery of essential public services,…

AZERTAC presents the top news as of 20:00 today: Baku, October 23, AZERTAC President Ilham Aliyev presented “Istiglal” Order to People’s Artist Farhad Khalilov China completes first demo unit of next-gen heavy-ion cancer therapy accelerator Forty-two more families relocated to Khojavend and Aghdara…

Baku, October 23, AZERTACAn event marking the United Nations Day was held at the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator’s Office in Turkmenistan in Ashgabat. Azerbaijan was represented at the event by a special stand organized by the country’s Embassy in Turkmenistan.Deputy Minister of Foreign…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian has launched a new air bridge to support humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza, according to WAM. The first flight,…

Khankendi, October 23, AZERTACDelegations from Türkiye and Uzbekistan attending the international forum “SOCGOV 2026: Digital Analytics for Smart Governance” visited Victory Park in Khankendi.Azerbaijan’s Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Population Anar Aliyev briefed the guests…

Nakhchivan, October 23, AZERTACA 12-member Moroccan delegation is visiting Azerbaijan from October 16 to 25 as part of a cultural exchange programme to strengthen youth cooperation between the two countries.On October 21–22, the delegation visited historical and cultural sites in Nakhchivan,…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC Azerbaijan is set to host the Snow Polo World Cup for the first time on February 19–21, 2027, in Shahdag.Over three days, teams from four countries will vie for the trophy. Switzerland’s Evviva Polo Club St. Moritz, Austria’s “Kitzbühel” and the United States’ “Aspen”…

Baku, October 23, AZERTACHead of Azerbaijan’s Mission to NATO Jafar Huseynzada met with NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Partnerships, Ambassador Kevin Hamilton.During the meeting, parties had a fruitful…

Khankendi, October 23, AZERTAC “Every mine-cleared area opens up opportunities for housing, farming, infrastructure development and community life. Azerbaijan’s designation of mine action as its 18th National Sustainable Development Goal is a testament to this,” said Dmytro Shlapachenko, UN…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC AZERTAC continues its conversation with Italian composer, musician, and cultural figure Francesco Maggio, who actively promotes Azerbaijani music, mugham, and Azerbaijani national motifs in Europe. The author of musical compositions inspired by Azerbaijan’s culture, he has…

Baku, October 23, AZERTACAn Azerbaijani delegation led by Mazahir Panahov, Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC), embarked on a visit to the Republic of Serbia.During the visit, taking place at the invitation of Chairperson of the Republic Electoral Commission of Serbia Vladimir…

Baku, October 23, AZERTACThe first meeting and international conference of the Capital Market Development Forum (CMDF) of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The Central Bank of…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC South Korea renewed its offer Friday to hold military talks with North Korea to discuss their conflicting views on where the inter-Korean border sits, seeking to deescalate tensions sparked by last month's land mine blast inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), according to…

Baku, October 23, AZERTACIn January-September 2026, Azerbaijan’s goods exports to India totaled $413 million 65.9 thousand, an increase of 7-fold or $353 million 929.44 thousand compared with the same period last year, according to figures released by the State Customs Committee.During the…

Khankendi, October 23, AZERTAC Anar Aliyev, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, met with Vedat Işıkhan, Türkiye’s Minister of Labor and Social Security, on the sidelines of the international forum “SOCGOV 2026: Digital Analytics for Smart Governance,” held in…

Bucharest, October 23, AZERTACIn the first nine months of 2026, cargo transportation volume along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor) recorded a 30 percent growth, while container transportation from China westward increased by 64 percent. Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC A Final Statement has been adopted following thematic group discussions held as part of the international forum “SOCGOV 2026: Digital Analytics for Smart Governance” in Khankendi.AZERTAC presents the statement:“We, the participants of the International Forum ‘SOCGOV 2026:…

Khankendi, October 23, AZERTAC A high-level strategic dialogue titled “SDG Moment in Garabagh: Azerbaijan–United Nations Partnership for the Future” was held at Garabagh University in Khankendi to mark the 81st anniversary of the UN.Discussions focused on sustainable development cooperation, the…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC A meeting was held with German Ambassador to Azerbaijan Dirk Lölke at Sumgayit Industrial Park, which is managed by the Economic Zones Development Agency under the Ministry of Economy.During the meeting, the German ambassador was briefed on the conditions created for…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC Nenad Lalovic was re-elected as the President of United World Wrestling for another six-year term at the Ordinary Congress held on Thursday in Astana on the sidelines of the World Championships, according to UWW.Lalovic will serve as UWW President till 2032. He was elected…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC At least 12 people were killed and over 20 others injured after a passenger coach collided head-on with a minibus in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province on Friday, Xinhua reported.The accident took place near the Quetta-Karachi Highway when a coach traveling from…

Baku, October 23, AZERTACEvery shallow-water coral reef ecosystem in Australia faces an extremely high risk of collapse by 2075, largely driven by projected ocean warming, Xinhua reported citing global assessment.The assessment, led by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)…

Baku, October 23, AZERTACMihail Bușu, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Business Administration in Foreign Languages, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, visited the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) as part of an inter-university exchange program.He met with Fariz Mammadov,…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC One person was killed and four others were injured in northern France after a man opened fire on Friday morning, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced."Very serious incidents have just occurred in Trappes, in the Yvelines department. One person has been killed and…