One man is reported dead in a tragic accident during excavation work in the Gobustan settlement near Baku after a sudden soil collapse left two workers trapped underground.

Azerbaijan has made significant strides in promoting its statehood history, national traditions, scientific achievements, and cultural heritage both domestically and internationally. Through a combination of educational programs, cultural festivals, museum initiatives, and international collaborations, the country continues to highlight its rich history and vibrant culture to audiences worldwide.

One of the strongest mud volcano eruptions recorded in Azerbaijan in recent years has occurred in the Gobustan geological region, highlighting the country’s globally significant mud volcanism activity.

The winner of the tender for the construction of the 100-megawatt Gobustan Solar Power Plant, supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), was announced during the ongoing COP29 climate conference in Baku on Thursday.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the opening of the Mud Volcanoes Tourism Complex in the Gobustan village of the Absheron district, News.Az reports.