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Azerbaijan
Baku real estate expo showcases Azerbaijan’s tech-driven urban future
What makes a city attractive to investors and the people who live there? From affordable housing and urban planning to smart technologies and changing lifestyles, Azerbaijan’s first International Real Estate Exhibition put the future of the built environment in focus.
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Baku puts intercultural dialogue and understanding in focus
In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Baku brought together cultural figures, religious leaders and international representatives to explore how art, faith and dialogue can bridge divisions, challenge prejudice and promote peace and mutual understanding.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan and Ukraine forge new energy defence and trade agreements
An Azerbaijani delegation led by its energy minister travelled to Ukraine to sign a 2026-2027 Action Plan. Bilateral talks focused on emergency winter grid equipment, joint manufacturing, and expanding European transit via the Trans-Balkan route.
Travel News
A ‘dream’ lifestyle: Could Thailand be your second home?
The Thailand Privilege Card offers long-stay visa options through memberships lasting up to 20 years, with perks ranging from priority airport services and luxury experiences to practical help with setting up a new life in the country.
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Japan: Commuters flock to see two goats grazing at Tokyo station
Two white goats have become unlikely celebrities in central Tokyo after being recruited to clear overgrown vegetation near Yotsuya railway station. Their eco-friendly gardening duties are attracting crowds of delighted onlookers.
Iran
Hormuz standoff ‘not sustainable’, senior Iranian MP tells Euronews
MP and foreign minister under Ahmadinejad, Manouchehr Mottaki, told Euronews that multiple ships a day were being disabled as the IRGC Navy worked to bring unauthorised transit to zero. He called on Washington to lift its naval blockade strangling the Iranian economy before talks resume.
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World Investment Forum looks at investment barriers and jobs
In partnership with Media City
Foreign investment remains concentrated in relatively few countries, while others struggle to attract funding. At the World Investment Forum in Doha, governments and businesses discussed how more economies could benefit and turn investment into jobs.
Business Series
This country balances aviation growth with lower emissions
In partnership with Azpromo
Azerbaijan is working to reduce aviation emissions while handling growing air traffic. From fuel-efficient aircraft and airport carbon accreditation to digital air navigation, the industry is exploring ways to make flying more sustainable.
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New Tashkent takes shape as a city for two million
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Nearly 7,000 apartments are complete, three ministries already operate there and university facilities have opened. Projects worth $50bn (€44.8bn) are planned for the first phase, with a FIFA-standard stadium under construction and a metro connection proposed.
