Day: May 24, 2025

Cannes Film Festival has been struck by a major power outage, sparking disruption to the event as it prepared to hand out its prestigious top prize, Azernews reports.

Gold prices jumped sharply on Friday evening following an announcement by US President Donald Trump recommending steep new import tariffs on European Union goods, fueling global market uncertainty, Azernews reports.

The Araz Valley Economic Zone, one of the two industrial parks established in the Garabagh and East Zangezur regions, is emerging as a cornerstone for economic revival and employment in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories. Designed as a logistics and trade hub, the park includes customs facilities, a TIR parking area, retail and wholesale infrastructure, gas stations, and repair centers—providing essential groundwork for regional development.

On May 24, the latest edition of the “Kharibulbul” International Music Festival officially opened in Shusha, marking a vibrant celebration of Azerbaijani culture and music, Azernews reports.

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev rejected accusations that Moscow used excessive force in its recent strikes on Ukraine, Azernews reports.