Azerbaijan’s rich culinary heritage has gained international spotlight after a leading Saudi-owned newspaper, Asharq Al-Awsat, published an extensive feature on the country’s traditional cuisine. The London-based publication presents Azerbaijani food not only as a collection of dishes, but as a cultural expression shaped by history, geography, and hospitality.

Italy celebrated UNESCO’s recognition of its cuisine as a living cultural heritage, highlighting seasonal, community-based, and ritual-driven culinary traditions. The listing is expected to boost tourism by up to 8% over two years, benefiting family-run restaurants and the broader agri-food sector, which contributes about 15% of Italy’s GDP.

The Day of Azerbaijani Culture was celebrated in Moscow, Russia, as part of the "Summer in Moscow. Everybody to the Street" festival.