Last week, an important meeting took place in Baku that nearly went unnoticed amid the dramatic events unfolding across the region. A launch seminar organized by the Asian Development Bank with the participation of the governments of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan was held on the Trans-Caspian Green Energy Corridor project.

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Southern Europe is facing a devastating wave of wildfires as record-breaking temperatures scorch the region, forcing evacuations, claiming lives, and prompting multiple arson arrests.

Wildfires driven by a record heatwave and strong winds are raging across southern Europe, destroying homes, factories, and farmland, and forcing thousands of people to evacuate.

Health and fire warnings have been issued across several southern European countries, as temperatures are forecast to surpass 40°C in some areas over the weekend. Authorities are urging residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses and the heightened risk of wildfires.

The geography of Azerbaijan’s gas supply in Europe will definitely grow, President Ilham Aliyev said on Friday.

Energy supplies today clearly demonstrate that national security cannot be separated from energy security, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev said on Friday.

President of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) Rovshan Najaf held a meeting with Bulgarian Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov.