Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 29 September-3 October, 2025

● The 5th INMerge Innovation Summit, organized by PASHA Holding, is taking place in Baku. The main goals are to bring together startups and investors and to create a platform for sharing ideas and experiences among all participants in the...

Drug smuggling attempt prevented on Azerbaijan-Iran border

A violation of the state border from the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Azerbaijan was prevented in the service area of the “Horadiz” border detachment of the State Border Service, Azernews reports. As a result of joint border search...

Ombudsman's Office highlights its publications and awareness activities at Baku Int'l Book Fair

As part of the 11th Baku International Book Fair, the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Ombudsman) held a presentation on October 1, Azernews reports. The event showcased the Ombudsman's publications and...

Expert: The journey from Baku to Belém is not just a route between two climate conferences, but a path to building a long-term partnership — INTERVIEW

Baku, October 1, AZERTAC These days, Baku is hosting the Climate Action Week (BCAW-2025), a large-scale event aimed at accelerating climate initiatives and fostering collaboration between governments, businesses, and the scientific community. The...

European Court Demands Report from Baku on Armenian Prisoners

STRASBOURG — The European Court of Human Rights has demanded that Azerbaijan provide a report on the conditions and health status of 23 Armenian prisoners held in Baku’s prisons, setting a deadline of November 4. Siranush Sahakyan, the legal...

ECHR orders Azerbaijan to provide information on Armenian captives

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European Court Seeks Information About Armenian Captives In Azerbaijan

Siranush Sahakian told RFE/RL’s Armenian Service that Azerbaijani authorities had objected to continued provision of such information in a petition filed in the Strasbourg tribunal in July. Sahakian said the resulting ECHR order is important...

ECHR demands update on Armenian captives in Baku

October 1, 2025 - 17:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Azerbaijan to submit a report by November 4 detailing the conditions and health status of 23 Armenian captives currently held in Baku prisons....

Italy evacuates more children from Gaza for medical treatment

Baku, September 30, AZERTAC Italy has evacuated another group of sick and wounded children from the Gaza Strip along with their families, Anadolu Agency reports citing the Defense Ministry. The ministry confirmed that 15 children in need of urgent...

Vardanyan requests interpreter in Baku court, denied due to illness

October 1, 2025 - 13:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On September 30, the trial of prominent businessman, philanthropist, and former State Minister of Artsakh Ruben Vardanyan continued in Baku, where he faces fabricated criminal charges. The session at...

Jailed journalists turn the spotlight on Azerbaijan’s prisons

Prison - © Minuscrew blur/Shutterstock Since November 2023, around thirty journalists have been arrested in Azerbaijan. From behind bars, these journalists have revealed the appalling conditions of the prison system, something previously...

Audiovisual Council chairman: Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan gain new opportunities in media cooperation

“Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan peoples are united not only by a common history and culture but also by feelings of brotherhood, friendship, and mutual connection,” said Ismat Sattarov, chairman of the Azerbaijan Republic Audiovisual Council, during...

Ruben Vardanyan’s trial in Baku continues with testimonies of victims and their families

The trial of Armenian national Ruben Vardanyan, charged under multiple articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan for crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, financing of terrorism, and other grave offenses,...

Brazil gains access to Azerbaijan for pork, poultry exports

BRAZIL – The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) confirmed that Azerbaijan has authorized the entry of thermo-processed pork and poultry products from Brazil. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock in Brasília made the announcement...

Our joint efforts, will further strengthen traditional friendship between Azerbaijan and China and deepen our comprehensive strategic partnership

10:20 En I am confident that by seizing the existing opportunities in the interest of the well-being of our peoples, who share a deep mutual affinity, our joint efforts will further strengthen the traditional friendship between Azerbaijan and...

Kazakhstan and the United States Strengthening Their Partnership

“Kazakhstan today holds leading positions in Central Asia, accounting for more than 60% of all attracted investments in the region. This is direct evidence of international business confidence and the effectiveness of our economic policy,” noted...

Penn State wrestler Mitchell Mesenbrink will vie for a U-23 World Championship on Saturday

Penn State wrestler Mitchell Mesenbrink will compete for a U-23 world wrestling championship at 74 kilograms on Saturday in NoviSad, Serbia, while teammate Josh Barr, if healthy, will vie for a bronze medal at 92kg. Mesenbrink, a defending NCAA...

Turkmenistan takes part in the 3rd CIS games in Azerbaijan

On September 28, 2025, the official opening of the III Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Games took place at the city stadium in Ganja, Azerbaijan, with the participation of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. About...

Documents reveal civilian attacks during April 2016 Battles at Baku court

The criminal trial of Armenian citizens accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity continued on September 29 at the Baku Military Court, Azernews reports. During the session, documents detailing various episodes of violence against...

Brazil gains access to Azerbaijan for pork, poultry - ABPA

New deal opens market for thermo-processed products The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) celebrated the announcement made on Friday by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, regarding the opening of the Azerbaijani market to...