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Shahdag National Park is undoubtedly one of the best places to visit this autumn, especially as the weather begins to cool and the landscape transforms into a breathtaking canvas of vibrant fall colors. Established in December 2006, the park was created with the primary goal of protecting the unique mountain …

The Ahmed Parvez Art Gallery in Karachi, Pakistan, has hosted the opening of the exhibition “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Azerbaijan,” organized by the Arts Council Azerbaijan and Arts Council Pakistan as part of the World Cultural Festival Karachi 2024, Azernews reports. The event drew numerous art enthusiasts, artists, creative professionals, and officials …

The second group of Georgian travelers arrived in Shusha. The members of the delegation are expected to visit the sights of Shusha and get acquainted with the restoration and construction works carried out in the city. Tourists will especially visit Natavan Palace, “Khan Gizi” spring and Shahbulag, as well as …

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) held a meeting with executives from various banks, convening under the wider Presidium of the Azerbaijan Banks Association, as shared by CBA Chairman Taleh Kazimov on X, Azernews reports. “During the meeting, we reviewed the banking sector’s results for the third quarter and discussed medium-term goals. …

Efforts to improve Azerbaijan’s water resource management, ensure water security, and expand drinking water access have led to a new pilot project focused on desalinating sea water. Initiated by a presidential decree, the project aims to advance socio-economic development by introducing innovative technologies in drinking water production, Azernews reports. As part of …

On November 3, the Azerbaijani delegation attending the 41st International Book Fair in Istanbul visited the Heydar Aliyev monument in Heydar Aliyev Park, located in the Sariyer district, Azernews reports. The participants laid flowers at the monument and paid tribute to his memory. Attendees included Farid Jafarov, Deputy Minister of Culture of …

The 2nd High-Level Ministerial Dialogue for Culture-Based Climate Action is scheduled to take place in Baku on November 15, as part of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Azernews reports. According to Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Culture, the meeting will be …