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Kazakhstan to complete investigation into deaths of servicemen during Caspian Sea exercises soon

Ammonia-Powered Bulk Carrier Takes on Green Fuel in Australian First

Australia has completed its first green ammonia bunkering operation involving an ammonia-powered bulk carrier, marking another step toward bringing alternative fuels into commercial shipping. The operation took place earlier this...

MARAD Approves $1 Billion Offshore Crude Oil Export Port Off Louisiana

The Trump administration has approved a $1 billion offshore crude oil export project off the coast of Louisiana, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for a facility designed to load some...

Shmyhal says Black Sea–Caspian links could open new trade and energy routes

Reliable links between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea could open new opportunities for trade and energy shipments, Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said, Report 's Eastern European bureau informs. Shmyhal, who co-chairs the Azerbaijan–Ukraine Intergovernmental Commission, was speaking at the opening of its 1…

War Comes to NATO’s Black Sea Coast, and Shipping Starts Saying No

Maritime experts warn that the westward spread of attacks between Russia and Ukraine, toward NATO coastlines, is now having commercial consequences.

Russia and Iran sign documents on Rasht–Astara railway project

Russia and Iran have signed a package of documents on the construction of the Rasht–Astara railway, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Nikitin told reporters, Report informs, citing Russian media. Nikitin said Russia's Caspian Services and Iran's CDTIC signed a protocol in Tehran granting access to land along the en…

Germany proposes €100 million in additional aid for Ukraine's infrastructure

Germany is proposing an additional €100 million ($113 million) to help Ukraine repair its water, energy and transport infrastructure and better withstand intensifying Russian attacks, Report informs, citing Reuters. In a letter to parliament's budget committee, Germany's Finance Ministry said the money would supplemen…

IMO Backs Dominguez for Second Term Amid Shipping Attacks and Climate Deadlock

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council has backed Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez for a second four-year term, extending its support for his leadership despite the organization’s failure to adopt its landmark...

Maersk’s 26-Ship LNG Order Adds Nearly Half a Million TEU to Newbuilding Pipeline

A.P. Moller-Maersk is pressing ahead with one of its largest containership ordering programs in years, confirming in its third-quarter earnings report that it has ordered 26 LNG dual-fuel vessels with...

Sites of Memory of Western Azerbaijan: Khalaj, an Ancient Turkic Village in Zangezur

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…

Kazakhstan, Jordan Focus on Security, Trade and Regional Stability

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 Hidden Liabilities In Maritime Acquisitions

What Buyers, Sellers and Investors Often Miss During Due DiligenceBy Sabrina Brigance, CMIP, Managing Director, Marine Practice, Hylant Maritime mergers and acquisitions can create significant opportunities for growth. Private equity...

France Extends Maritime Patrol Plane’s Stay in Black Sea After Cargo Ship Attacks

A French maritime patrol aircraft deployed to Romania to bolster surveillance after a series of deadly strikes on merchant ships in the Black Sea on the edge of NATO's eastern flank will extend its stay by several weeks, its commander said on Thursday.

Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan holds significant potential for solar energy, tourism, says British ambassador

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…

Azerbaijan's chief veterinary inspector outlines fish export requirements

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…

Narxoz Conference Explores Central Asia’s Path to Stronger Regional Cooperation

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…

Azerbaijan to subsidize aquaculture equipment purchases from 2027

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 offers more than 400 services through unified government portal

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…

Kazakh Prosecutor General Keeps Mangystau Military Investigation Under Oversight

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, …

Azerbaijan proposes six-year VAT exemption for agricultural machinery

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 …

Maersk Slides as Upgraded Guidance Is Lower Than Anticipated

AP Moller-Maersk A/S shares slumped after a guidance upgrade and third-quarter earnings from the world’s second-largest shipping line fell short of analyst estimates.

Kazakhstan Advances in Global Digital Rankings as AI Infrastructure Expands

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, electronic salary payments

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…

Tokayev signs law on opening customs service offices of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

IFC Invests $ 33 Million to Modernize Agricultural Services in Central Asia

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…

Effective fishery management needed for Azerbaijan's Caspian sector, FAO says

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…

Official: Garabagh, East Zangezur priority zones for aquaculture clusters

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 needed for preservation of Caspian Sea bioresources

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…

Fishery development to strengthen food security, regional jobs in Azerbaijan

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…

Kazakhstan Strengthens Export Push with New Istanbul Trade Office

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…