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The Caspian Post
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In Turkic mythology, the Gray Wolf symbolizes the origins of Turkic, Altai, and Mongol tribes. This symbol, preserved for centuries, appeared in Euro 2024 when Merih Demiral celebrated his goal with a ‘Wolf Salute’.
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#Afghan parents passing their children to #Azerbaijani peacekeepers at the airport in #Kabul . They are saying in Azerbaijani "pass him to me, be careful on the barbed wire, easy, easy now..."
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“You can talk about a #church , you can talk about a #mosque , you can talk about any other temple. But for us our houses were our temples,” @gulmammad explained about his journey after #Armenia occupied his native #Lachin in 1992 and all of #Karabakh .
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On April 2, 1993 #Azerbaijan 's Kalbajar district was invaded by #Armenia . 14-year old Zabil & his grandmother Seadet were desperate to leave their village to reach safety. We visited Zabil to hear from him about the events that changed his life forever.
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With a full peace treaty between Azerbaijan and Armenia in sight, one thing is still unclear: what will happen to the individuals who led the separatist movement in Karabakh? Azerbaijan's president has an idea. Read more:
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She was only 12 years old when she had to flee from #Khojaly with her mother & brother to avoid a massacre where 613 civilians were killed by the attacking Armenian army. @SamiraBekirli told us the details of what she saw in the early hours of Feb 25th, 1992. #Azerbaijan #Armenia
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In the 20th century, Aghdam became Azerbaijan's major industrial and cultural hub, also playing a prominent role in breeding the famous Karabakh horse. Now, after its liberation, join @ArzuJaeed as she witnesses its rejuvenation and the construction of Karabakh University.
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The Caspian Post
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Russian military planners must have hoped that their attack on Ukraine would have finished by mid-March – as spring is known for impossibly deep mud across the region as the winter freeze suddenly thaws.
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Though they are a great potential source of wealth, mineral ore mines are also potential sources of environmental harm and political dispute. The Caspian Post looks at various cases in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Read more:
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On Sunday, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev visited various towns and cities in Karabakh, including Khankendi, to raise the Azerbaijani flag, symbolizing the country’s full sovereignty over its previously occupied lands. Read more:
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Recently, three Azerbaijani siblings returned to their hometown of Tugh, Karabakh, with fond childhood memories of the town and their Armenian neighbours, only to find their home in ruins. Learn about their story.
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Following the Shusha Global Media Forum, many international journalists were harassed by pro-Armenia lobbyists for attending the event. Is this an attack on the freedom of the press? Read more:
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In 1993, one #Azerbaijani family made a dug-out shelter to hide from #Armenia 's artillery fire. They stashed food and belongings before they fled #Zangilan and became IDPs. @Keefayet tells The Caspian Post how it felt to return after these 27 years.
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Approachable affability is not the image that the press tends to portray Azerbaijan's president, but that was very much the Ilham Aliyev that was on show this week in Shusha as he fielded a merry scrum of selfie-taking conference participants. Read more:
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Since Sunday, thousands of Armenians have left Karabakh citing fears of “ethnic cleansing,” but what are the real reasons behind this mass exodus? Read more:
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Azerbaijan’s recently liberated Karabakh region has now celebrated its very first wedding. Join @ArzuJaeed as she commemorates both love and liberty at this momentous occasion.
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400 Azerbaijani soldiers combined state-of-the-art technology with old school strategy to defeat 2000 Armenian combatants at the Battle of Shusha. It’s “something that a movie should be made about.” Read the recap of our podcast with @SpencerGuard .
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Luis @MorenoOcampo1 ’s report, in which he accuses Azerbaijan of genocide, is "fundamentally flawed," according to Rodney Dixon KC’s preliminary observations. Read more:
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For some former Azerbaijani IDPs, the 2023 Novruz holiday can’t be beat. The “smart village” of Aghali, Zangilan, has welcomed back former residents displaced for more than 30 years by the Armenian occupation. The Caspian Post visited to see how the resettlement is going.
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BREAKING: #Azerbaijan has sent two airplanes with 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid to #Ukraine . Also Ukrainian ambulances and firefighters will be able to fuel at 59 gas stations of @SOCARofficial Ukraine for free.
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Tamam Gurbanova, was one of many people forced to leave her life behind during the First #Karabakh War between #Armenia and #Azerbaijan . Almost 30 years later, she returns to #Agdam to witness for herself the sheer devastation that remains.
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In a village near Agdam, Azerbaijan, in 1994, a trench was dug through a graveyard by the Armenian army, separating the graves of two sisters. @AzimOrkhan ’s photos tell the story. #Azerbaijan #Armenia
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"I am one of hundreds of thousands... people whose normal childhood was ripped from our hands before we could even recite the alphabet with confidence." Part two of @gulmammad 's story, a former Azerbaijani refugee. #Azerbaijan #Armenia #Karabakh
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The Caspian Post
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International standards for sportsmanship reached a new low in Yerevan today when the Azerbaijani national flag was grabbed from its bearer and set alight at the opening ceremony of the European Weightlifting Championships.
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Azerbaijan’s @presidentaz Ilham Aliyev has spent nearly three hours explaining his detailed positions on geopolitics, energy and development at a Baku conference. Check out our short overview here.
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Landmine maps could have spared the lives of Maharram Ibrahimov, Siraj Abishov, and Arif Aliyev. #Azerbaijan #Armenia
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Azerbaijanis have been demonstrating for over a month on the "Lachin" highway and don't intend to leave anytime soon. What do they want?
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In 1992, Meher Quliyev was forced to flee his home village of Zabukh. The area was under Armenian occupation until 2020 and then part of the Russian-protected Lachin Corridor. Today, for the first time in 30 years, his village is under complete Azerbaijani control again.
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The Caspian Post
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BREAKING: @RTErdogan and @presidentaz just signed a declaration of alliance between Turkey and Azerbaijan in Shusha.
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At a press conference with his Armenian counterpart @NikolPashinyan the French President @EmmanuelMacron 's comments excite news-sites in Yerevan. But is this simply a storm in a tea cup? @LAbdullayevaMFA #Azerbaijan #Armenia #France
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Azerbaijan's Zelym Kotsoiev secures Olympic gold in the 100kg judo category, defeating Georgia's Ilia Sulamanidze at the Paris 2024 Summer #Olympics .
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This week, @ArzuJaeed explores Baku’s beautiful philharmonic gardens and visits the philharmonic hall and its performances. This is a second video of the series that takes you virtually to visit the various regions and attractions of Azerbaijan.
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The Alkhanovs hid their children in a water truck tank and fled #Lachin , #Azerbaijan , on the day it was occupied by #Armenian forces. They never saw many of their friends again. We have been wanting to translate and share this video for a long time.
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On January 20th, #Azerbaijan mourns at least 133 civilians brutally mown down in 1990 on the streets of #Baku by #Soviet troops. Article here:
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The Caspian Post has arrived in Azerbaijan! We were able to visit Agdam, the "Hiroshima of the Caucasus," last week. The city, once home to 60 000, was completely demolished during the occupation, but that's not the end of the story. Read more here:
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The most prominent Azerbaijani-Turkish rap artist in Iran - @PayamTurk . His music has millions of views, despite rejection by authorities as "inappropriate." Is it the rap that's the problem, or his mother tongue? Read @VahidQarabagli 's interview here:
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How often do you hear an Azerbaijani speaking in Armenian? Irada Rzazade fled Yerevan in 1988, but dreams of returning home to this day. Here, she recalls her hometown, her students, and her previous life in Armenia before the war.
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Azerbaijan's Lamiya Valiyeva wins gold in the T13 100m at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, setting a new world record!
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Azerbaijan's @FKQarabaghEN , for decades a 'soccer team in exile,' has proceeded to the @ChampionsLeague Playoffs after beating Ferencváros 1-3 in Hungary (2-4 on aggregate). Hopes are now high for the team to reach the competition’s group stages for the first time since 2018-19.
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Follow Ilham Karimov and his daughter Khumar back to the ruins of Gecegozlu - the village they left just before it was burned to the ground by Armenian forces in 1993. #Fizuli #Karabakh #Azerbaijan #IDP
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Episode 3 of our cultural exploration series that takes you on a journey through the heart of Azerbaijan! Join @ArzuJaeed as she delves into the rich legacy of legendary jazz pianist Vagif Mustafazade at his enchanting house museum. #Jazz
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This week we’re launching the first in a series of videos that takes you virtually to visit the various regions and attractions of Azerbaijan. Come with us as we explore. 📹: @ArzuJaeed
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Great question from @TarasKuzio . "Would Canada have condemned Ukraine and slapped further export bans on Turkey if Ukraine had used drones [with Canadian technology] in response to a Russian invasion this month, as NATO feared?"
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Learn from @AzimOrkhan how two communities driven apart by war, managed to "organize an amicable ‘village swap’” to protect each other's graves, and keep their own traditions and cultures alive. #Azerbaijan #Armenia #Karabakh
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When one river runs through three countries, pollution is everyone's business. Can #Armenia , #Azerbaijan and #Iran work together on this one? #Voghji #Okhchuchay #Araz
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Khash, one of Azerbaijan’s most unique—but divisive—dishes, is a breakfast staple in winter. @ArzuJaeed explores the origins and history of this distinctive bone broth in episode 11 of our video series.
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After Armenia's lack of commitment to provide transport connections between Azerbaijan and its Nakhchivan exclave, Azerbaijan signed a transport deal with Iran.
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Founded by a holy man from Ardabil, the Azerbaijani Safavids ruled much of the Caucasus, Iran, parts of Iraq, and Central Asia for over two centuries. In a detailed article, we look at the dynasty, especially its Azerbaijani roots and use of language:
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#Azerbaijanis in Canada, such as groups like @azcanet , have been more politically active since the 2nd #Karabakh War. Here, people gather at an outdoor skating rink during an anti-war protest for #Ukraine in #Toronto , #Ontario , #Canada , February 27, 2022. REUTERS/Chris Helgren
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“Today, on land that Azerbaijan regained after the 2020 Second Karabakh War, there are an evil pick-n-mix of landmines, pink-ribboned cluster bombs, grenades, and all. But Armenia is in no mood to give up the locations of this fearful harvest.”
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With winter just around the corner, here's our mouthwatering guide to eating 'piti' - a dish famous in Sheki, Azerbaijan, also found in Iran as 'abgoosht' or 'dizi.'
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London police have removed and arrested the radical Shi'ite intruders who attacked the Azerbaijani Embassy in a daring protest today.
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The Caspian Post
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Natig Gasimov, Azerbaijan's iconic 'lost soldier' from the 1990s Karabakh conflict, was posthumously declared a National Hero on June 25. His legacy lives on in film and history.
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Armenia’s PM Pashinyan criticizes Baku's military spending. Azerbaijan’s Presidential Assistant Hajiyev fires back, accusing Armenia of militarization with Western support.
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Omid is the name of the very last Siberian Crane to fly the ‘Western Route’ between Iran and Arctic Russia. Every year ornithologists flock to Azerbaijan’s Shirvan National Park in the hopes of seeing him stop to take a break.
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Explore the ancient Khudavang Monastery, a remarkable testament to Albanian heritage in Kalbajar, Azerbaijan. A symbol of spiritual and architectural brilliance, this complex has withstood centuries of history.
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Minoritized groups in #Iran have taken to Twitter with the hashtag #ManoFarsi , meaning "Farsi and Me." The campaign is building awareness of ethnolinguistic rights issues and solidarity among non-Farsi speakers. #منوفارسی @VahidQarabagli 's article:
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During his address in Reykjavik, Armenian PM Pashinyan declares Armenia's recognition of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity, spanning 86,600 square kilometres. The detail is important in that the figure includes formerly occupied Karabakh region of Azerbaijan.
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For a brief moment in time, before Stalin's repressions, American jazz flourished in Baku, laying the foundation for Azerbaijan's very own Mugham jazz genre. A fascinating look at the resilience & survival of Azerbaijani jazz. By: @NikaJabi #IntlJazzDay
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Tomorrow marks the 32nd anniversary of the Khojaly Massacre, in which Armenian forces killed at least 613 Azerbaijanis. Commemorating the victims remains as important as ever, with recent mass grave discoveries highlighting the true tragedy of that day. #Khojaly
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On 29 April, 27 year old Azerbaijani Ulviyya Fataliyeva won gold at the European Women’s Chess Championship in Rhodes, Greece.
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FBI raids on the home of #US Congressman @RepCuellar have led to press reports suggesting a Federal ‘Azerbaijan probe’. Are these links based on fact or just rumours? #Azerbaijan 's Ambassador @ElinSuleymanov shared his thoughts on the issue with us.
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"The history of the Mountain Jews and their unity and coexistence with Azerbaijani Muslims, extends back two centuries..." @NikaJabi recounts her visit to Qirmizi Qesebe or "Red Town" in northeastern Azerbaijan. @bnaibrithcanada @jca_the
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November 20, 2020 now marks the day Agdam, the "Hiroshima of the Caucasus," was returned to Azerbaijan. Under Armenian occupation for 27 years, the once busy town lies in ruins - but perhaps not for much longer. #Agdam #Karabakh #Azerbaijan #Armenia #Caucasus
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“Inshallah, we’ll meet after Shabat,” say Muslim Azerbaijanis and Azerbaijani Jews to each other. Who are the Mountain Jews of Azerbaijan? @bnaibrithcanada @CanadianFSWC @CIJAinfo @azcanet @AzerbaijaniJews @Azerbaijan @Israel #MountainJews
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On 28 May, the first group of IDPs returned to Lachin, over 30 years since they were forced to leave. Read more:
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In a recent speech, the former First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Gerard Libaridian, gave his opinion on Karabakh.
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Heads of state of Azerbaijan, Armenia, France and EU Council president met in Prague Thursday, and already some positive statements have emerged. Azerbaijan's @presidentaz Ilham Aliyev said that he hoped with a coming peace treaty "we will turn the page of war and enmity."
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While known in the West mainly for its architectural wonders in Iran, the Safavid dynasty traces its roots to Azerbaijan, with its administration continuing to use the Azerbaijani language well into the 17th century.
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Farewell to Khojali survivor and peace advocate Durdane Agayeva, who passed after a 4-year battle with cancer. A voice for all atrocity survivors, her legacy of compassion endures. @KhojalySurvivor
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In Azerbaijan, March 31 commemorates "March Days," a horrible week in 1918. Azerbaijanis and other Muslims in the city of Baku, 12000 of them, were slaughtered by the Bolsheviks and the Armenian Republic Federation (ARF). @urthishome 's article:
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Who is Ruben Vardanyan? An Armenian philanthropist who renounced Russian citizenship to protect his billions from sanctions? Or a Putin stooge positioning himself in the long-game as a potential pro-Moscow candidate to replace Pashinyan? Read more:
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After thirty years of Armenian occupation, displaced residents return to Shusha. @AybanizIsm reminds us of the poets, musicians, and thinkers that made Shusha Azerbaijan’s cultural capital. #Shusha #IDP #Azerbaijan
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During high level meetings this week in Tashkent, Azerbaijani @presidentaz and Uzbek @president_uz discovered they can speak to each other without a translator.
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"Every single place was destroyed... we couldn’t make sense of all the ruins. Yet this is where we grew up!" Four childhood friends return to #Jabrayil , Azerbaijan, after 28 years. #Azerbaijan #Karabakh #Armenia #IDP
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Kabul is in chaos as the Taliban takes over Afghanistan. Meanwhile 120 Azerbaijani Peacekeeping troops are still guarding the airport with no immediate plan to leave. #Afghanistan #Taliban #Azerbaijan
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Founded in 1752, Shusha, also known as "the temple of art of the Caucasus," is known as the birthplace of many notable Azerbaijanis. Join @ArzuJaeed as she explores the city that has had a profound impact on Azerbaijan's cultural legacy.
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How did Gazanfar Mirzayev become the best delivery driver in Shusha? Well, it helps to be the only motorbike in town!
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Duff Crerar gives his perspectives on Canadian foreign policy, Turkish drones, and weapons embargoes. Are ethnic- based lobby groups playing the "wolf?" High-mindedness and good intentions may become costly for #Canada . #Armenia #Turkey #TelemusSystems
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After decades of Armenian occupation, the Azerbaijani ghost town of Agdam City, once home to 60 000, has finally been declared free of mines. Next steps? Repopulation, rebuilding, and a football stadium. #Armenia #Azerbaijan #Karabakh
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#Borchaly or #Borchalo – whichever the spelling, the name represents an #Azerbaijani historic art form teetering on the edge of extinction in #Georgia . One organization, reWoven, is working with the community to change the carpet's destiny. Article here:
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According to preliminary reports, reformist Masoud Pezeshkian ( @drpezeshkian ), an ethnic Azerbaijani Turk, wins Iran's presidential runoff, defeating hardliner Saeed Jalili with 16.3M votes to 13.5M. #IranElection2024 #IranElections
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Nightingales are not just birds in Azerbaijan. They’re also celebrated singers - a member of the Karabakh Nightingale Ensemble producing one of the most celebrated recordings of 20th century Mugham music. Read more :
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Azerbaijan’s Be-200 amphibious plane is on the frontlines in Türkiye, battling fierce forest fires and saving homes.
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Surraya Mammadova, one of Azerbaijan's 700 000 Internally Displaced Persons, was born in Aghali, Zangilan - a district of Azerbaijan that was de-occupied of Armenian forces in November 2020. This video documents her first trip to Zangilan since 1993.
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Discover Azerbaijan’s rich history of carpet weaving with @ArzuJaeed as she explores Baku’s stunning Carpet Museum in episode 12. From the unique shape of the museum to the centuries-old carpets displayed inside, it’s a must-see for lovers of art and history.
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Mark Elliott ( @Markbek ) celebrates the cross-cultural appeal of the #folk song "Sari Gelin" throughout the #Caspian Region and even as far afield as #Canada . Article:
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Four friends explore the ruins of #Jabrayil , Azerbaijan. Their families fled the area in 1993 when Armenian forces moved in. Essentially abandoned and never re-settled, it was de-occupied during the 2nd Karabakh War, on October 4, 2020.
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President Ilham Aliyev on how Azerbaijan sees the resolution of disagreements on Lachin-Khankendi road: "It would be better if both 🇦🇲 and 🇦🇿 created their checkpoints at the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. We have made this proposal officially today" #MSC2023
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US Senator Bob Menendez found guilty of 16 corruption charges, including bribery and acting as an agent for a foreign country. Known for his pro-Armenian stance, Menendez spoke on many occasions, criticizing Azerbaijan’s actions in Karabakh.
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Shusha was the birthplace of many Azerbaijani heroines, and @ArzuJaeed explores the enduring legacy of two such women: Khurshidbanu Natavan, a celebrated poet, and Govhar Agha, a philanthropist revered for mosque construction and humanitarian deeds.
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Born on this day in 1884 was one of the most prominent statesmen of Azerbaijan’s first period of independence (1918-1920). #Azerbaijan #ADR #Rasulzadeh
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Join @ArzuJaeed as she explores Baku's stunning philharmonic gardens and experiences the performances at the philharmonic hall.
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Shusha was the birthplace of many notable Azerbaijani musicians, who all contributed to Azerbaijan’s proud musical style and traditions, especially Mugham. @ArzuJaeed explores the history and development of Azerbaijan’s instruments and genres over the years.
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Experts from Baku and Khankendi work together on a plan for Karabakh's Sarsang Reservoir. Read more here:
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February 26 marks the 30th anniversary of the horrific Khojaly Massacre. In 1992, #Armenian forces attacked the #Azerbaijani town of #Khojaly , brutally ending the lives of 613 people. 1275 hostages were taken, of which 150 are still missing. Article:
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The Caspian Post
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November 8 is "Victory Day" in Azerbaijan, commemorating the day Azerbaijani forces retook the city of Shusha during the 2nd Karabakh War. In this article, @Markbek takes us with him to see what's along the road to Shusha.
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The Caspian Post
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In November, 2020, Azerbaijan retook Shusha from Armenian forces who had seized it in 1992. The reclaimed town was a shadow of its former self, but now, it's being resurrected. Article:
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