CURRENT EVENTS

Preparatory exercises for the joint operational-tactical training “Peace Shield – 2026”, which will be held in Abu Dhabi with the participation of servicemen of the Azerbaijani Army and the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates, continue. Elchi.az reports with reference to the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense that safety rules were first communicated to the […]

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with European Union (EU) Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos during his working visit to Brussels. Teleqraf reports that the information was released by the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It was reported that the parties discussed the implementation of the Armenia-EU strategic partnership agenda adopted in December 2025. At […]

Taking into account the high interest in partner events to be held within the Thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), which will be held in Baku on May 17–22, 2026, the registration period has been extended. Elchi.az reports that the deadline for accepting applications has been set as February 3, 2026. WUF13, an […]

Employees of the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SCC) have been awarded the highest special ranks. Elchi.az reports that President Ilham Aliyev signed an Order in this regard. According to the Order, the following employees of the SCC were awarded the highest special ranks. The highest special rank of “Colonel-General of the […]

Penalties for deliberate destruction or damage to historical and cultural monuments have been tightened. Elchi.az reports that this is reflected in the amendment to the Criminal Code, which President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree on its application. According to the current law, deliberate destruction or damage to historical and cultural monuments protected by the state […]

“Agreement on cooperation between the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia” has been approved. Elchi.az reports that President Ilham Aliyev signed a Decree on this matter. According to the Decree, after the Agreement enters into force, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic […]