As we broadcast this week from the U.N. climate talks in Baku, human rights groups have warned of Azerbaijan’s escalating crackdown on civil society groups, government critics and the press. Since the ...

Azerbaijan is one of those destinations that manages to feel both familiar and unexpected at the same time. Located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, the country combines futuristic architecture, ...

The initiative by Azerbaijan's state tourism agency launched earlier this year is not surprising, given the government's long history of footing hefty bills for image boosts. Whether hosting the ...

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Azerbaijan is hosting the next UN climate summit, Cop29, in November. Their proposed agenda omits discussions on phasing out fossil fuels and excludes civil society participation. This is not a ...

Global leaders, diplomats and climate advocates are gathering to hammer out climate finance agreements at the latest U.N. climate summit being held today (Nov. 11) through Nov. 22 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The 29th session of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) will reconvene next year in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The decision resolved a months-long stalemate over where the United Nation's ...

Azerbaijan has begun installation of solar panels at its 230 MW Garadagh plant, the country's first major solar power plant. Developed by United Arab Emirates-based renewable energy company Masdar, ...

(CNN) — For some, home is where the heart is. In Azerbaijan, however, the saying goes, “xalçam harada, yurdum orada,” meaning “wherever my carpet is, that’s where I live.” Azerbaijan’s love affair ...

Azerbaijan is among the 20 biggest net oil exporters and the 12th largest for gas, according to 2022 figures – Copyright AFP/File ETIENNE LAURENT, EVARISTO SA ...

Despite decreasing poverty rates, inequality between rural and urban areas is persistent in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan is well-positioned to take advantage of digital-driven growth. The Smart Villages ...