Day: December 16, 2025

In recent decades, the number of Turkish hamams in Europe has surged. While many attribute this trend to the growing influx of Middle Eastern immigrants, research reveals a fascinating shift: increasing numbers of indigenous Europeans are becoming “addicted” (in the most positive sense) to this traditional Oriental wellness ritual, Azernews reports.

Afghanistan has exported 22.13 tons of saffron worth approximately $30.03 million from its western Herat province over the past eight months, Azernews reports, citing foreign media.

As Armenia and Azerbaijan edge toward peace, tensions are rising between Baku and Georgia. Azerbaijani media accuse Tbilisi of obstructing trade to protect its transit monopoly and possibly serve Russian interests amid plans for the new TRIPP corridor. #SouthCaucasus #Geopolitics

— OilPrice.com (@OilandEnergy) Dec 16, 2025

Russia Insists On Role In Armenian Transit Link For Azerbaijan  Ազատություն Ռադիոկայան