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Iran has inaugurated its Chabahar-Zahedan railway line that will help transport cargo to Europe through Azerbaijan via Kazvin- Rasht- Astara (Iran)-Astara (Azerbaijan) railway, Azertag reported on July 9 with reference to the Iranian media. The railway is located in Sistan Baluchestan province and will play an important role in uniting Asia and …

The food in Azerbaijan blends regional influences from Iran, Turkey and the Mediterranean. Dishes tend to be meat-based, especially mutton, with recipes passed down generations to give distinct flavours. If you’re visiting Azerbaijan, sample some of these traditional meals. Plov Plov, or Pilaf, is a traditional food in Azerbaijan as …

Mud baths, naturally occurring hot springs and swanky hotel spas and wellness centres make Baku an obvious choice for a relaxing break in the Caucasus. Long before homes had indoor bathrooms, the bathhouse, hamam or natural spring was not only a place to wash, but also the centre of a …

Some 542 people tested positive COVID-19 in Azerbaijan in the past 24 hours, bringing the tally of coronavirus cases to 21,916, the Operational Headquarters under the Cabinet of Ministers reported on July 8. In addition, nine patients have died and 465 have recovered. So far, 274 people have died of …

Azerbaijan Ambassador Elmira Akhundova and Ukraine’s Minister of Infrastructure Vladyslav Krikliy have discussed infrastructure projects and prospects for further cooperation between two countries in different areas during the meeting held in Kyiv on July 7, the Ukrainian media reported. During the meeting, Krikliy emphasized that Ukraine highly values friendly relation …

YARAT Contemporary Space has presented a virtual lettuce of Russian art expert Olga Polyanskaya. During the lecture, Olga Polyanskaya provided insight into the collection of Azerbaijani paintings (1960-1980s) stored at the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow. YARAT is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to nurturing an understanding of contemporary art in Azerbaijan and to creating a platform for …

From July 16 to August 27, the national air carrier of Azerbaijan will perform special flights on the Baku-London-Baku route. Flights are scheduled to be performed once a week (on Thursdays). Tickets for this route will be sold subject to special conditions. Only passengers entitled to enter the UK can …