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A study on the history of Khalaj, an Azerbaijani village in present-day Armenia that was left deserted after its Azerbaijani residents were driven out in the late 1980s, has been published as part of the "Sites of Memory of Western Azerbaijan" project. Report informs that the article was published in The Perished Civi…
Adif president Luis Pedro Marco de la Peña has resigned, a day after Transport Minister Óscar Puente quit over the deadly Urda high-speed crash. With Spain’s rail leadership upended just weeks before the 29 November snap election, what does the shake-up mean for freight, from Adif’s new 2026–2030 funding deal to the R…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Jordan discussed regional and global security challenges, as well as ways to expand bilateral cooperation during talks between President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and King Abdullah II Bin Al Hussein in Astana on No…
The Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (NAR) has significant potential for developing solar energy and tourism, British Ambassador to Azerbaijan Duncan Norman said during his visit to the region, Report informs. According to the ambassador, cooperation between the UK and Azerbaijan, particularly with Nakhchivan, is develo…
Veterinary oversight is essential when transporting and exporting fish products, said Galib Abdulaliyev, Azerbaijan's chief veterinary inspector and head of the Food Safety Agency's Animal Health and Biosafety Department. Report informs that Abdulaliyev was speaking at the first Azerbaijan Regional Aquaculture Forum i…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Central Asia’s role in shaping global governance, strengthening regional cooperation and advancing sustainable development was the focus of an international conference hosted by Narxoz University on Nov. 4 in Almaty, the univ…
A one-day general strike in France today over the rising cost of living is expected to bring some disruption to rail freight, according to one major operator. The strike is expected to be particularly widespread across the French rail network and also highly-localised in certain areas such as the Greater Paris region,…
Azerbaijan plans to provide subsidies to fish farming and aquaculture enterprises for purchasing equipment starting January 1, 2027, Elnur Musayev, deputy chairman of the Agrarian Credit and Development Agency (AKIA) under the Ministry of Agriculture, announced at the First Regional Aquaculture Forum in Baku, Report i…
Georgia is developing digital platforms and mobile service centers to make public and private services more accessible, Georgian Deputy Justice Minister Lana Morgoshia said. Report informs that Morgoshia was speaking at the UN Governance Innovation Summit in Baku. She said more than 600 public and private services wer…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – More than 300 people have been questioned and over 30 forensic examinations and expert studies have been conducted as part of an investigation into the deaths of servicemen during a military exercise in the Mangystau Region, …
Two oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday, as Iran continues to report a growing number of incidents with vessels trying to transit the Strait on routes unauthorized by the Islamic Republic. One of the oil tankers hit a naval min…
Combined transport (CT) volumes in Europe fell by 1.23% in the third quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to UIRR. After a brief stabilisation in the spring, the sector is back in negative territory, and its members now expect a negative business climate for the next 12 months. UIRR said in…
National rail operator Ukrainian Railways (UZ) could end 2026 with a net loss of up to 18 billion hryvnia (about €355 million). Despite more optimistic forecasts in summer, a sharp fall in freight volumes has led to a deterioration in UZ’s business. In summer, UZ still expected a net loss of 10 to 12 billion hryvnia (…
Azerbaijan has proposed exempting sales of agricultural tractors and imports of their spare parts from value-added tax (VAT), as well as customs duties, for a period of six years starting January 1, 2027. According to Report , the proposal is included in a draft law on amendments to the Tax Code. The document is part …
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan has improved its standing in several international digital development rankings, with progress in artificial intelligence readiness and e-government services highlighting the country’s growing role in the global te…
Azerbaijan plans to introduce hourly wages, particularly for employment contracts lasting less than a month or for jobs involving no more than 20 hours a week, as outlined in a draft law amending the Labor Code, Report informs. Hourly pay will be applied in specific economic sectors and at workplaces created by indivi…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Eurasia Group has secured $33 million in financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to expand agricultural machinery distribution, maintenance and farmer training networks in…
The Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea and the country's inland waters need effective fishery management, habitat protection, and responsible aquaculture development, Deputy Regional Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for the region of Europe and Central Asia Nabil G…
Garabagh and East Zangazur are priority areas for establishing a sustainable aquaculture cluster while preserving ecological balance, Latif Gasimov, Head of the Agricultural and Environmental Affairs Department at the Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers' Office, said at the 1st Azerbaijan Regional Aquaculture Forum in Ba…
Greater attention should be paid to the conservation of aquatic bioresources in the Caspian Sea, Chairman of the Milli Majlis Agrarian Policy Committee Tahir Rzayev said at the 1st Azerbaijan Regional Aquaculture Forum in Baku, Report informs. According to him, it is necessary to protect fish stocks, prevent illegal f…
The development of fisheries and aquaculture strengthens Azerbaijan's food security and opens up opportunities for employment growth in the regions, Minister of Agriculture of Azerbaijan Majnun Mammadov said at the 1st Azerbaijan Regional Aquaculture Forum in Baku, Report informs. According to the minister, the develo…
A majority of European Union citizens are in favor of an accelerated transition away from oil and gas and into alternative energy sources and transport electrification, a survey conducted by the European Investment Bank has shown, as reported by Reuters, which got an exclusive look at the survey. According to the surv…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan has opened a QazTrade office in Istanbul to help domestic manufacturers enter the Turkish market and find business partners in other countries, Kazinform reported on Nov. 4. A new Qaztrade office is located in Ista…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Kazakhstan has proposed establishing a United Nations regional center to combat cybercrime in Astana, as representatives from 27 countries and international organizations gathered in the capital on Nov. 4-5 to discuss cross-b…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s Cyberport is looking to deepen its ties with Central Asia as technology hubs in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan seek to connect their startup ecosystems with international markets, investors and partners. In two sepa…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry held a collegium meeting chaired by Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi to discuss the implementation of priorities outlined in President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s state-of-the-nation address, the …
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – King of Jordan Abdullah II Bin Al Hussein will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan on Nov. 5-6 at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Aibek Smadiyarov, the president’s press secretary, announced on his Telegram…
The United Arab Emirates currently operates one crude export pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz and announced earlier this year that it was building a second. A third pipeline is reportedly being planned to further expand crude capacity and reroute energy flows around Hormuz, reducing exposure to Iranian disr…
A book showcasing Azerbaijan's culinary traditions, national dishes and hospitality has been published in Bosnian in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Report 's Balkan bureau informs. Titled "Azerbejdžansko gostoprimstvo kroz kulinarske recepte – U gostima kod Natavan" ("Azerbaijani Hospitality Through Recipes - Visiting Natava…
“I was told in parliament the other day that the rail freight companies are, quote, ‘not in the most organised shape to drive growth’ – and I disagree”, the UK Minister of Transport Peter Hendy said. At the unveiling of Freightliner’s new logo and loco, Hendy underlined the importance of private players and the need f…