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Karabakh War

Havel Prize for Vardanyan would damage Europe’s reputation

The attempt to portray Ruben Vardanyan, who is currently serving a sentence in a Baku prison, as a candidate for the 2026 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize goes beyond a symbolic gesture. It is a political test — not only for those promoting him as a “humanitarian”, but also for European institutions that claim to uphold human rights, transparency, and the rule of law.

22 May 2026-11:56
From ruins to return: Azerbaijan’s new model for post-conflict recovery

Editor’s note: Seymur Mammadov is a special commentator for News.Az and the director of the international expert club EurAsiaAz. The article reflects the author’s personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of News.Az.

20 May 2026-11:15
Defense Ministry: April battles paved way for Azerbaijan victory

Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense has marked the anniversary of the 2016 April battles in Karabakh, describing them as a decisive turning point that paved the way for the country’s eventual victory.

02 Apr 2026-09:59
Justice after war: Azerbaijan proves war crimes do not go unpunished

Editor's note: Faig Mahmudov is a journalist based in Azerbaijan. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of News.Az.

06 Feb 2026-11:08
34 years pass since Dashalti operation

Azerbaijan today marks 34 years since the Dashalti operation, a military mission carried out during the early stages of the First Karabakh War.

26 Jan 2026-11:05
Truth and justice after 44-day War: Azerbaijan’s victory and the facts delivered to world

The 44-day Patriotic War of 2020 became one of the most consequential turning points in modern Azerbaijani history. From 27 September to 10 November 2020, Azerbaijan fought a high-intensity conflict that ended with a Russian-brokered trilateral statement establishing a ceasefire and defining the return of several districts to Azerbaijan.

20 Jan 2026-17:28
Armenian PM warns unresolved Karabakh issue could spark new war

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has warned that ongoing disputes over the Karabakh issue could lead to a new war with Azerbaijan, new casualties, and further hardships.

11 Dec 2025-12:05
Azerbaijan marks five years since Lachin's liberation

On December 1, Azerbaijan marks five years since the liberation of the country's Lachin district from Armenian occupation, News.Az reports.

01 Dec 2025-10:26
Azerbaijan marks five years since Kalbajar’s liberation from Armenian occupation

Azerbaijan marks Kalbajar City Day on November 25, commemorating the fifth anniversary of the district’s liberation from Armenian occupation, News.Az reports.

25 Nov 2025-09:25
President Aliyev shares post on Aghdam liberation anniversary - VIDEO

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has shared a post on his social media accounts on the 5th anniversary of Aghdam’s liberation from occupation.

20 Nov 2025-09:57