Azerbaijan
COMMENT: Ukraine eyes key role in Azerbaijani gas transit to Europe
Kyiv wants to become a transit hub for Azerbaijani gas after ending Russian gas transport, but plan faces political, logistical and economic hurdles.
Families of Karabakh Armenian leaders condemn sham trials in Azerbaijan
Trials of Russian-Armenian billionaire Ruben Vardanyan and fellow former Karabakh leaders draw little Western attention despite Azerbaijan’s poor human rights record.
China enhances position as Central Asia’s economic overlord
Trade balance heavily favours Beijing.
Azerbaijan's President Aliyev demands land corridor through Armenia as tensions rise
Ilham Aliyev's repeated demand for Armenia to open a land corridor to its Nakhchivan exclave fuels fears of renewed military conflict.
CAUCASUS BLOG: Is it the end of the honeymoon between Azerbaijan and Russia?
Tensions have risen following diplomatic exchanges over critical media reports and an unresolved investigation into a deadly air crash involving an Azerbaijani passenger plane.
Saving the Caspian Sea for Central Asia and Kazakhstan
The Caspian Sea has long been a cornerstone of life for Central Asia, especially for Kazakhstan, where it plays a critical role in supporting local economies, biodiversity and communities.
Fatal road accident triggers widespread protests in Azerbaijan
Crash involving a police car became a flashpoint for public frustration over systemic issues including government negligence, police impunity and corruption.
NEO: Why pick-up points for online orders are gaining popularity vs. home delivery
The share of European consumers preferring home delivery for online orders dropped from 73% to 64% over the past year, according to a Last Mile Experts study.
Gas exports to Europe to boost Azerbaijan's growth over next decade
Fitch Solutions projects Azerbaijan’s economy will grow by 2.9% annually until 2023, up from an average of 1.7% during 2012-2022.
OUTLOOK: Caucasus 2025
What is in store for the Caucasus countries in 2025? bne IntelliNews’ annual OUTLOOK: Caucasus 2025.
Azerbaijan’s Aliyev sees potential alignment with Trump, criticises Biden administration
Azerbaijan’s president accused outgoing US President Joe Biden of favouring Armenia, and expressed hope for a renewed strategic dialogue after US president-elect Donald Trump returns to office.
Former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan faces life in prison
Vardanyan's son and lawyer tell bne IntelliNews he is being used as a "bargaining chip" by Azerbaijan after new charges are filed.
Putin apologises for Azerbaijan Airlines disaster amid missile speculation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologised to Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev for what he termed a "tragic incident."
Russian missiles blamed for downing of Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet
Thirty eight killed as Flight J2-8243 engulfed by fireball on crash-landing. Twenty nine survive after back of plane breaks off during impact.
Did Russia shoot down the Azal passenger plane that crashed in Kazakhstan?
Confusion reigns over what on December 25 brought down the Azal passenger plane, killing 38 of 72 people on board. Some evidence points to a bird strike, other evidence to a Russian missile.
Plane crashes in Kazakhstan on Baku-Grozny flight with nearly 70 onboard
An Azerbaijan Airlines flight traveling from Baku to Grozny crashed in Kazakhstan with nearly 70 passengers onboard on December 25. Two dozen survivors are in a critical condition, according to reports.
Azerbaijan trades barbs with French and US diplomats in online "Twiplomacy"
Azerbaijani foreign ministry spokesperson Aykhan Hajizada calls France a "failed state" and slams US "hypocrisy" in heated exchanges on X.
Azerbaijan’s Aliyev lines up with Russia and Trump, admits Georgia interference
Azerbaijan’s president voices rightwing narratives and slams Western meddling in Rossiya Segodnya interview.
Trial of seven AbzasMedia journalists begins in Baku
Defence alleges political motives in case that could result in prison terms of up to 12 years of Azerbaijani journalists.
COMMENT: Could Iran open new fronts against Israel and Azerbaijan?
Hikmat Hajiyev, assistant to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev, met with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar in Jerusalem on December 9. in what could be a historic meeting.