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How Azerbaijanism became more than an idea and turned into a national identity project

Editor's note: Aysel Mammadzada is an Azerbaijan-based journalist. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of News.Az.

11 May 2026-10:15
Nigeria targets $1B monthly diaspora inflows amid reforms

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has called on commercial banks to take advantage of recent financial reforms to increase monthly diaspora transfers to $1 billion by the end of 2026, amid improving economic conditions and ongoing structural reforms.

22 Apr 2026-10:55
Former head of Azerbaijani diaspora in Urals Shahin Shikhlinski jailed for 9 years

The former head of the Azerbaijani diaspora in the Urals, Shahin Shikhlinski, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for using violence against a public official, while his son, Mutvali Shikhlinski, received an eight-year sentence.

13 Apr 2026-12:46
Yekaterinburg trial: Prosecutor seeks 9-year sentences for Shikhlinski and son

A court hearing has been held at the Kirovsky District Court in Yekaterinburg in the criminal case against the former head of the Azerbaijani diaspora, Shahin Shikhlinski, and his son, Mutvali Shikhlinski, on charges of using violence against a government representative.

09 Apr 2026-11:05
Azerbaijan’s global diaspora strategy: Unity, diplomacy, and influence

In recent years, Azerbaijan has made remarkable strides in consolidating its diaspora, leveraging soft power diplomacy, and establishing itself as a proactive international actor. Through a coordinated diaspora strategy, institutional innovations, and strategic geopolitical outreach, the country has successfully strengthened ties between its citizens abroad and the homeland.

11 Feb 2026-11:52
Istanbul hosts Azerbaijani Diaspora Youth Unity forum

A forum titled “Azerbaijani Diaspora Youth: Unity and Development” brought together young Azerbaijanis from 28 countries in Istanbul to discuss cooperation, identity, and future initiatives.

03 Feb 2026-14:15
Azerbaijan and Türkiye explore ways to strengthen diaspora cooperation

28 Nov 2025-20:30
Russia detains head of Azerbaijani Diaspora in Yekaterinburg

02 Aug 2025-20:58
Khankendi to host 6th Diaspora Youth Summer Camp

With only two days remaining, the 6th Summer Camp of Diaspora Youth, jointly organized by the State Committee for Work with Diaspora and the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, is set to launch. This year's camp is dedicated to the "Year of Constitution and Sovereignty."

01 Aug 2025-18:25
Russia releases Shahin Shikhlinski

02 Jul 2025-05:47

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