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Azernews Weekly Major Output Review: Dec 26 - Jan 1

02 January 2023 [09:59] - TODAY.AZ

By Azernews

Ayya Lmahamad

Azernews presents another weekly issue of covered major stories.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Baku draws UN attention to Armenia's efforts to politicize eco-activists' protests
  • Unwary of impending threat, Kremlin man in Azerbaijan's Karabakh goes all out to steal the thunder
  • New EU civilian mission in Armenia expected to sail into uncharted waters of geopolitical maelstrom
  • Azerbaijan renews call on Armenia for peace deal, urges withdrawal of troops from Karabakh
  • UAE expert upbeat about investment opportunities, business dynamics in Azerbaijan
  • First container train from Uzbekistan to Europe arrives in Baku
  • Azerbaijan hosts international conference on transport corridors
  • Azerbaijan, Japan ink convention on double taxation elimination
  • Karabakh to turn into major tourism destination
  • Icherishahar visitors flock to Magic Fortress Fair
  • Best ways to embrace winter magic in Baku
  • Azerbaijani carpets kindle Romanians' interest

NATION

Baku draws UN attention to Armenia's efforts to politicize eco-activists' protests

In a letter of address to the UN Secretary-General, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov provided detailed information about the illegal exploitation of mineral deposits in the territory of Azerbaijan.

Russia's top diplomats express country's readiness to mediate Azerbaijani-Armenian ties

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan doesn’t understand the realities on the ground, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said. She made the remarks during a weekly press conference, commenting on Pashinyan’s criticism of the Russian peacekeeping contingent temporarily deployed in Azerbaijan’s Karabakh region.

Unwary of impending threat, Kremlin man in Azerbaijan's Karabakh goes all out to steal thunder

On December 25, several hundred separatists with the blood of innocent Azerbaijanis on their hands took to the streets of Khankandi in protest at the ongoing picket of Azerbaijani eco-activists on the Lachin road.

Azerbaijan renews call on Armenia for peace deal, urges withdrawal of troops from Karabakh

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has urged Armenia to honor its commitments under the November 10, 2020, peace deal and find a middle ground with Baku to restore peace and order in the region to pave the way for comprehensive regional cooperation.

Azerbaijan summons French ambassador over slander & prejudice campaign

Azerbaijan has summoned French ambassador Anne Bouillon to the Foreign Ministry to present a note of protest addressed to the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France.

BUSINESS

UAE realtor assesses real estate in Baku, advises on business ventures

In an exclusive interview with Azernews Sabina Mammadli, Partner & Managing Director of BlackOak Real Estate, a leading Dubai-based international property company, Riad Gohar spoke about the Dubai real estate sector, as well as the development of the real estate sector in Baku, gave advice to Azerbaijanis seeking business in the UAE and bilateral cooperation.

UAE expert upbeat about investment opportunities, business dynamics in Azerbaijan

In an exclusive interview with Azernews' Sabina Mammadli, Managing Partner of AG MENA, a leading multi-services firm headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Zain Dhareeja spoke about the UAE Golden Visa, new opportunities for investors, businesses in the UAE and business dynamics in Azerbaijan, as well as objectives of his visit to Azerbaijan.

First container train from Uzbekistan to Europe arrives in Baku

The first container block train carrying copper concentrate from Uzbekistan to Europe arrived in Baku. The container train arrived in Baku via the CASCA+ (Central Asia, South Caucasus, and Anatolia) multimodal transport route project.

Azerbaijan hosts international conference on transport corridors

Azerbaijan has held a conference on “North-South and East-West transport corridors – the basis for mutual communication and joint cooperation” in a virtual format together with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.


Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan look into prospects for transport co-op

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation in the transport sector. The discussion took place during a meeting between Azerbaijani Digital Development and Transport Minister Rashad Nabiyev and Uzbek Transport Minister Ilkhom Makhkamov.

Azerbaijan, Japan ink convention on double taxation elimination

Azerbaijan and Japan have signed a convention on the prevention of tax evasion and elimination of double taxation in relation to income taxes.

Oily Rocks: World's first city on piles in open sea

The Oily Rocks is an entire city at sea, a unique technical project, located 110 kilometers off Baku, in the middle of the Caspian Sea. Launched in 1947, the Oily Rocks platform made it into the Guinness Book of Records as the world's first offshore oil platform.

CULTURE

Best ways to embrace winter magic in Baku

In Azerbaijan, a festive mood reigns everywhere, especially in Baku. Hundreds of thousands of dazzling lights brighten up all streets in the capital city. AZERNEWS invites its readers to get in the holiday mood, walking through Baku.

Icherishahar visitors flock to Magic Fortress Fair

Azerbaijani citizens and foreign guests have wasted no time getting in the festive mood. Icherishahar visitors are strolling through the streets of the Old City to find perfect handmade gifts at Magic Fortress Fair.

Azerbaijani carpets kindle Romanians' interest

The Romanian Contemporary Art Museum has demonstrated Azerbaijani carpets in Sibiu city. The exhibition "Azerbaijani Carpets: Learning Through Art" marks the National Carpet Museum's 55th anniversary and thirty years of Azerbaijani-Romanian diplomatic ties.

Polish history & architecture in lens of photographer

Professional photographer Aydin Sadixov has traveled around European countries, capturing some of the most famous landmarks. Throughout his journey, the photographer showcases stunning historical and cultural monuments of great importance.

TRAVEL

Azerbaijan's go-to-destination: Nohur Lake to escape from urban hustle & bustle

Virgin nature with all its beauty is the best way to eliminate stress and escape from the urban hustle and bustle of everyday worries and hard work in order to breathe in the fresh air and feel the serenity and complete delight. The winter holidays are the perfect time for such outings and one of the go-to destinations that Azerbaijanis should consider is Gabala’s Nohur Lake.

Karabakh to turn into major tourism destination

Infrastructural activities in the liberated territories continue at a great pace. Currently, both luxury and mid-level hotels are being built in Shusha and Aghdam. In her statement, Chief Executive Director of the Azerbaijan Hotel Association Gunay Saglam stressed that these lands enjoy great tourism potential and called entrepreneurs to build high-quality hotels that fit the geographical environment.

Azerbaijan explores new winter tourism opportunities

From snowy views to bustling New Year markets, Azerbaijan has much to offer at the most wonderful time of the year. Here you can experience the world's most thrilling winter activities.

Azerbaijan,Turkiye to create joint tourism route

Azerbaijan and Turkiye are planning to create a joint tourism route.

WORLD

New EU civilian mission in Armenia expected to sail into uncharted waters of geopolitical maelstrom

Brevity may be the soul of wit, but it is not readily applicable in relation to everything that one may need to dwell upon, particularly when what one should contemplate is deeply vague, with a dearth of factual gist providing the scope for uninhibited assumptions to cloud one’s mind. In some ways, this is the case regarding the EU’s new civilian mission to be deployed in Armenia, set forlornly amidst the latter’s ongoing troubles with Azerbaijan and Russia’s gradually, but not swiftly, fading influence in the South Caucasus.


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