The Latest Breaking News from Baku

Azerbaijan accuses Iran of ‘terrorist’ drone attack on airport that injured four people

Tehran denies responsibility but strike raises prospect of US-Israel war on Iran spreading beyond Middle East

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5

SOCAR gets EU green light for major Italian petrol bid

The European Commission cleared the acquisition of Italiana Petroli, paving the way for Baku to deepen its footprint in Europe’s downstream energy market.

Euronews · Feb 26

Life after ruin: Aghdam's fragile rebirth after the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Three decades after war reduced the city of Aghdam to ruins, deminers and returning residents are laying the groundwork for its revival.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 23

Azerbaijan joins Trump-backed peace board in a bid to increase its global profile

The decision to become a founding member of the “Board of Peace” marks Baku’s attempt to translate regional clout into international weight, while navigating sensitive regional dynamics with Iran.

Euronews · Feb 6

Azerbaijan ships Russian grain to Armenia as part of peace agenda

Grain wagons from Russia were dispatched to Armenia via Azerbaijan Sunday as part of the normalisation process between Baku and Yerevan, totalling 1,746 tonnes.

Euronews · Feb 1

Israel’s Foreign Minister Sa'ar visits Baku amid regional tensions

The Israeli foreign minister discussed cooperation in energy, defence and tourism. Israel supports Iranian protesters, while Baku monitors its ethnic Azeri population in Iran.

Euronews · Jan 27

How Azerbaijan plans to shake its dependence on neighbouring countries for water security in 2026

Azerbaijan is set to overhaul its national water management system this year, introducing an integrated, digital and climate-adaptive framework.

Euronews · Jan 26

Azerbaijan launches new train connecting historic Ganja with the ski resort town of Gabala

This marks the second regional train service that is not connected to Baku and operates outside the capital.

Euronews · Jan 20

Baku sets peace agenda with Armenia for 2026, highlighting progress on the ground

In his annual end-of-year press conference, Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov summed up the progress made in the reconciliation process with Armenia and looked ahead to its future.

Euronews · Dec 27, 2025

Survivors seek justice year after Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash killed 38

Survivors and relatives are seeking justice as the first anniversary approaches of the Azerbaijan Airlines crash that killed 38 people after a Russian air defence missile struck next to it mid-flight, causing critical damage.

Euronews · Dec 24, 2025