Month: March 2026

A Chinese company has been offered land in Azerbaijan’s Alat Free Economic Zone (AFEZ) for the construction of a solar power plant, as the country steps up efforts to expand renewable energy capacity and industrial output, AzerNEWS reports, citing Trend.

European Union member states must be ready for potential long-term disruptions in energy supplies due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, EU Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jorgensen has warned in a letter to ministers of the bloc, AzerNEWS reports.

Trade turnover between Azerbaijan and the European Union totaled $2.8 billion in January-February 2026, marking a 30.6% decline compared to the same period last year. As reported by AzerNEWS, citing the State Customs Committee, Azerbaijan’s exports to EU countries dropped by 31.7% to $2.43 billion, while imports from the EU decreased by…

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A prominent figure linked to Iran’s missile development efforts, Jamshid Eshaqi, has reportedly been killed along with members of his family, according to emerging reports from regional sources, AzerNEWS reports.

Azerbaijan National Library has introduced a virtual exhibition titled “March 31 – A Genocide That Cannot Be Erased from Our Historical Memory,” along with an electronic database called “March 31 – Day of the Genocide of Azerbaijanis”, AzerNEWS reports.

An alliance of opposition parties in Georgia has announced the launch of a nationwide mobilisation campaign, set to culminate in a large-scale rally on 26 May, the country’s Independence Day.

Georgia’s opposition forms alliance. What is their agreement about?

The document sets out a political strategy and a code of conduct

The alliance’s statement was delivered at a briefing on 31 March by Zurab Japaridze, leader of the party Girchi — More Freedom. He said the launch date was chosen symbolically, marking the 31 March 1991 referendum, when Georgians voted to restore independence. He also recalled 26 May 1918, when Georgia first declared independence.

The statement notes that both dates—31 March and 26 May—are among the most significant milestones in the country’s history and are tied to the question of statehood. According to the alliance, Georgia now faces a similar challenge once again.

The opposition grouping says the campaign is designed for broad public participation. It aims to strengthen direct communication with citizens, counter what it describes as “regime propaganda”, transform public protest and demands for change into political action, overcome fear, and increase participation in the protest movement.

The campaign will last for two months, leading up to the planned rally in Tbilisi on 26 May.

Nine Georgian opposition parties form alliance

They also agreed on a unified strategy and common rules of action.

Alliance members also called on other political and civic groups, as well as active citizens, to join the process. The statement expressed gratitude to those who, as they put it, are “held captive by the regime” or face such a risk, as well as to people taking part in ongoing protests in various cities across Georgia.

“We promise no easy path or miracles, but we know this: if we do not act, nothing will change. If we do act, a change of regime will become only a matter of time and cost,” the statement said.

Nationwide mobilisation campaign in Georgia

United States President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the countries that are having issues with jet fuel supply because of the Strait of Hormuz, should go there and “TAKE IT”, AzerNEWS reports.

Qatar has issued a strong call for restraint in the ongoing regional conflict, urging all parties to avoid targeting energy and nuclear infrastructure, warning that such actions could trigger severe and far-reaching consequences.