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POLITICS2d agoFrance investigates Thales contracts in Azerbaijan denounced by jailed former employee'A forgotten Frenchman in Baku' (2/2). Mehmet Sahan, a French-Turkish dual national detained in Azerbaijan since early 2022 after a complaint by Thales, has alleged corruption. French prosecutors, who searched the premises of the defense giant in 2024, are investigating the contracts in question.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 5Azerbaijan-UK commission to meet in Baku on October 6A commission involving Azerbaijan and the UK is scheduled to meet in Baku on October 6. This meeting signifies ongoing diplomatic and bilateral relations between the two countries.trendaz · azerbaijan
POLITICSOct 1After Belarus Prisoner Release, US Senators Call For Similar Steps In AzerbaijanIn mid-September, Belarus released 25 prisoners held in politically linked cases after the United States agreed to lift sanctions on two major Belarusian companies. Now three US senators from both major parties are calling on President Donald Trump's administration to pursue a similar approach with Azerbaijan, where rights groups say some 300 political prisoners, including journalists and activists, are behind bars.RFE/RL
BUSINESSSep 30UK amends General Licence for Azerbaijan Shah Deniz projectThe UK has amended its General Licence concerning the Azerbaijan Shah Deniz project. This indicates a regulatory update related to an international energy initiative.trend.az · Azerbaijan
BUSINESSSep 29Azerbaijan Tourism Board CEO: Baku-Brussels flights on the horizon for 2027Azerbaijan is boosting connectivity with four-weekly flights between Baku and Brussels. But beyond the capital, Azerbaijan Tourism Board CEO Florian Sengstschmid told Euronews that visitors should discover the country’s hidden villages.EuroNews [en]
CONFLICTSep 28Russian Overnight Attacks On Ukraine Kill Azerbaijani Citizen, Injure 10 ChildrenRFE/RL
WORLDSep 24Chess Olympiad : Gukesh misses his chance as India drew with Azerbaijan ; Savitha Shri wins seventh gameIndia drew with Azerbaijan at the Chess Olympiad, with Gukesh missing an opportunity and Savitha Shri winning her seventh game. This reports on the recent results of a major chess tournament.ianslive.in · India
WORLDSep 24France announces start of 'normalisation' process with Azerbaijan after Frenchman released from prisonThe day after Azerbaijan pardoned Martin Ryan as part of the multi-national Usmanov deal, France says his release is the result of a “patient” dialogue with Azerbaijan that it “intends to continue.”EuroNews [en]
WORLDSep 23From Classical to Mugham: Montreux hosts Azerbaijan’s musical heritageFrom centuries-old mugham to opera, jazz and traditional dance, Azerbaijan takes centre stage as the Montreux-Vevey festival celebrates its 80th anniversary.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 23Azerbaijan pardons French businessman Martin Ryan after EU lifts sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher UsmanovAzerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree pardoning French businessman Martin Ryan and 19 other people.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 23Azerbaijan frees French prisoner after EU lifts sanctions on Russian billionaireMartin Ryan had been convicted of espionage charges earlier this year.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 23Azerbaijan pardons jailed Frenchman after EU lifts sanctions on Russian billionairesAzerbaijan's President ​Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday pardoned a ​French national imprisoned for espionage a day ​after ‌the ⁠EU lifted sanctions on a Russian billionaire.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 18Foreign Ministry: We call on France to refrain from groundless and biased allegations against AzerbaijanAzerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has called on France to refrain from what it describes as groundless and biased allegations. This indicates ongoing diplomatic friction between the two nations.azertag_az · azerbaijan