The Latest Breaking News from Azerbaijan

Human rights groups criticise EU’s Azerbaijan gas deal

Agreement with autocratic ruler to double supplies within five years comes as EU seeks to reduce reliance on Russian energy

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2022

Europe's leaders look to ink energy deals to sidestep Russia

European leaders have ramped up their push to secure alternative energy supplies as fears escalate of a complete natural gas cutoff by Russia

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022

EU agrees gas deal with Azerbaijan as Italian PM travels to Algeria

Italy is increasingly looking to diversity its network beyond the EU as nations look to hamper Russia

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2022

Mercedes would have broken FIA porpoising limit in Baku

Mercedes has admitted that it would have fallen foul of Formula 1’s new porpoising limits if they had been in place at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Autosport · Jul 2, 2022

Armenia, Azerbaijan trade new Karabakh accusations

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan traded new accusations on Monday with the president of Azerbaijan, saying his neighbour was failing to take action on a treaty to end 30 years of hostility over Nagorno-Karabakh.

Reuters · Jun 27, 2022

Russia's Lavrov to discuss Karabakh tensions with Azerbaijan - RIA

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Baku this week to discuss tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, Russia's RIA news agency said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Jun 22, 2022

Leclerc to Start From Back of the Grid in F1’s Canadian GP

Ferrari fitted new engine components after a power unit issue at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix that led to his second DNF in three races.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 18, 2022

Ferrari reveals Leclerc's Baku F1 engine is "beyond repair"

Ferrari has revealed the Formula 1 power unit that blew up and eliminated leader Charles Leclerc in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is “beyond repair”, setting him up for potential grid penalties.

Autosport · Jun 17, 2022

Ferrari confirms Leclerc's Baku F1 engine is "beyond repair"

Ferrari has revealed the Formula 1 power unit that blew up and eliminated leader Charles Leclerc in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is “beyond repair”, setting him up for potential grid penalties.

Motorsport · Jun 17, 2022

Schumacher admits he was battered by Baku’s F1 main straight

Mick Schumacher says he was left bruised by the seatbelts of his Haas Formula 1 car after last weekend’s Azerbaijan GP.

Autosport · Jun 17, 2022