Day: July 4, 2025

1. Russia’s friends: Taliban and Pyongyang in, Azerbaijan and Armenia out  Euronews
2. Relations nose-dive between Russia and former close ally Azerbaijan  The Washington Post
3. Two deaths in Russian custody spark row with former ally Azerbaijan  BBC

Russia’s friends: Taliban and Pyongyang in, Azerbaijan and Armenia out  Euronews.com

Composition by Russudan Meipariani with the Anchiskhati Choir. https://t.co/lXij8EZAwJ

— Notes from Georgia/South Caucasus (Hälbig, Ralph) (@SouthCaucasus) July 4, 2025

We often think of economic strength in terms of factories, pipelines, and trade deals. But sometimes, growth arrives on foot, carrying a suitcase and a camera. In the case of Azerbaijan, the remarkable rise in regional tourism — particularly from member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) — is emerging as a quiet but potent driver of the national economy.

The prime minister versus the church  Meduza

The total production value of computers, electronic and optical products, and electrical equipment in Azerbaijan reached ₼100.3 million ($59 million) in the first five months of 2025, Azernews reports, citing the State Statistics Committee.
The data shows a 7.8% decrease in the production of computers, electronic, and optical products compared to the same period in 2024. In contrast, the production of electrical equipment saw a modest increase of …