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Russian orchestra performs in Baku as token of gratitude for evacuation assistance


As a token of gratitude for assistance in evacuating from Iran, the Tchaikovsky State Academic Big Symphony Orchestra (TSO) has performed a concert at the Azerbaijan State Academic Philharmonic Hall, Azernews reports.

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ISSA poll: what do Georgians think about municipal elections and country’s direction?


ISSA poll on Georgia's municipal election

ISSA poll on Georgia’s municipal election

According to a survey conducted by the Institute for Social Studies and Analysis (ISSA), 54.5% of Georgia’s population believe the opposition should take part in the municipal elections scheduled for autumn 2025. A further 22.3% think the opposition should not participate, while 23.2% either could not or chose not to answer the question.

The poll also revealed a generally high level of voter readiness to participate in the upcoming municipal elections. The strongest willingness was observed among supporters of the ruling Georgian Dream party (60%), while the lowest was among voters of the opposition Coalition for Change (33%).

Respondents were split on the timing of the elections: 36% supported holding municipal and repeat parliamentary elections simultaneously, while 39% preferred municipal elections to take place without new parliamentary elections.

According to the poll, a majority of Georgia’s population (57.1%) believe the country is moving in the wrong direction. 33% believe, however, that the country is developing in the right direction.

A majority of respondents (66% in the regions and 81% in Tbilisi) also stated that, in their opinion, Georgia’s economy is currently weak.

The research was conducted by the Georgian Institute for Social Studies and Analysis in cooperation with the American organisation Rosner Research LLC between 5 and 20 May 2025.

  • Type of study: Quantitative research.
  • Target group: Adult population (18+) of Georgia.
  • Sample size: 2,000 respondents.
  • Method: Face-to-face interview.
  • Sampling: Cluster sampling with preliminary stratification.

Margin of error: ±2.2% for the entire sample, with a confidence level of 95%.

The data were weighted by demographic variables (gender, age, education level, region, urban/rural), as well as the results of the 2024 parliamentary elections.


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Иранские ракеты поразили штаб-квартиру израильской разведки Моссад недалеко от Тель-Авива



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Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation joins G-cloud initiative


Implementation of President Ilham Aliyev’s June 3, 2019 Decree No. 718 on the establishment of the “Government cloud” (G-cloud) and the provision of cloud services continues across Azerbaijan, Azernews reports.

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Hinge-Gründer: Wie McLeod aus Herzschmerz eine App machte


So erreicht der Hinge-Gründer seine Zielgruppe. Ein entscheidender Faktor für den Erfolg von Hinge ist die enge Verbindung zur Zielgruppe und die klare Ausrichtung auf die Bedürfnisse junger Erwachsener, die nach echten Beziehungen suchen. Während viele Dating-Apps vor allem auf schnelle Matches und Oberflächlichkeit setzen, hat Hinge …

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Ilham Aliyev received President of Assembly of North Macedonia – President.az


Ilham Aliyev received President of Assembly of North Macedonia  President.az

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Social insurance collections surpass expectations amid strong public & private sector growth


Revenues from mandatory state social insurance contributions in Azerbaijan exceeded projections by 187.2 million manats, or 7.8%, during the January–May period of 2025, Azernews reports, citing the State Social Protection Fund (SSPF).
According to information, contributions from public sector organisations rose by…

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“Everyone leave Tehran immediately!” – Trump’s stern call to Iranians



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Azerbaijan, OPEC Fund sign strategic partnership framework to boost renewable infrastructure


As part of the OPEC Fund Development Forum, Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Economy and the OPEC Fund for International Development have signed a Country Partnership Framework document covering the period from 2025 to 2030, Azernews reports.

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President Ilham Aliyev receives President of Assembly of North Macedonia [PHOTOS/VIDEO] – AzerNews


President Ilham Aliyev receives President of Assembly of North Macedonia [PHOTOS/VIDEO]  AzerNews