Day: February 16, 2026

A conceptual exhibition titled “Antinomy” by visual arts theorist and artist Elchin Shamilli has been launched at the Azerbaijan National Art Museum, AzerNEWS reports.

The decision was made during a hearing at the Baku Court of Grave Crimes, following a request from prosecutors who said testimony from absent witnesses is crucial for the case. The defense did not object to the request. The next hearing is scheduled for March 16, News.Az reports, citing the State Security Service of Azerbaijan.
The case involves allegations of collecting sensitive information, including data related to military production in Azerbaijan, army logistics during the 2020 war, and defense cooperation with foreign countries.
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Authorities allege Martin Ryan was recruited and used as an agent by members of France’s external intelligence service, DGSE, who were later declared persona non grata in Azerbaijan.
The suspects were detained on December 4, 2023. Martin Ryan is charged under Article 276 (espionage), while Azad Mammadli is charged under Article 274 (treason) of Azerbaijan’s Criminal Code.

 
 

 

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In January of this year, Azerbaijan exported goods worth $2.404 million to Armenia, according to data from the State Customs Committee, AzerNEWS reports.

In January 2026, gross domestic product (GDP) production in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic amounted to 113,805.1 thousand manats (about $66.9 million), a 1.6 per cent increase compared with January 2025, AzerNEWS reports.

The Supervisory Board of TƏBİB has dismissed Vugar Gurbanov from his post as executive director of the state healthcare management agency. Anar Israfilov has been appointed as acting head, the body said in a statement.

According to local media outlet Unikal.az, the decision follows financial inspections that allegedly uncovered irregularities,…