Day: February 22, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was re-elected on Friday as chairman of the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), securing 91.17 percent of the delegate votes at a party congress held in Stuttgart, AzerNEWS reports citing Xinhua.

The Azerbaijan Defense Ministry has released a summary video based on information shared last week (February 15-22).

The UEFA Champions League play-off second leg between Newcastle United and Qarabağ FK will be overseen by a team of experienced officials from Italy, AzerNEWS reports.

The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) and the Union of Turkic Ski Resorts (UTSR) have held a high-level meeting to explore the role of ski resorts and sports events in advancing winter tourism, AzerNEWS reports.