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Transport

World Bank approves $372m loan for Georgia rail and road upgrades

The World Bank has approved a $372 million loan for Georgia to upgrade its rail and road infrastructure as part of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, known as the Middle Corridor, which links Europe and Asia while bypassing Russia.

04 Jun 2026-17:06
Iran-Azerbaijan energy cooperation: current realities and new prospects

The model of energy cooperation established between Iran and Azerbaijan has emerged as one of the most significant pillars of bilateral relations in recent years. Contacts held during Baku Energy Week demonstrate that both sides are committed to advancing existing projects and launching new initiatives, reflecting a strong political will to further deepen cooperation.

04 Jun 2026-09:47
Italy new car registrations up 7.6% y/y in May

New car registrations in Italy rose in May by 7.6% year-on-year to ‌150,096 vehicles, transport ministry data showed on Monday.

01 Jun 2026-21:13
Kaliningrad's Khrabrovo Airport closes to flights for first time

The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency, Rosaviatsia, officially stated that the unprecedented restrictions on aircraft landings and takeoffs at Kaliningrad's Khrabrovo Airport were imposed "to ensure flight safety."

26 May 2026-10:29
World Bank, Azerbaijan expand partnership in key sectors

Azerbaijan’s Finance Minister Sahil Babayev met Rolande Pryce, the World Bank’s Regional Director for the South Caucasus, in Baku on Wednesday to discuss the current state of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the World Bank, joint projects in the energy and transport sectors, and future priority areas.

20 May 2026-23:27
How the Middle Corridor is transforming Central Asia into a global trade powerhouse

For decades, Central Asia was often viewed as a geographically isolated region trapped between larger powers and dependent on limited export routes. Today, however, a major geopolitical and economic transformation is underway.

19 May 2026-22:23
Baku unveils WUF13 transport system

The transportation system for the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13) session in Baku was fully launched on May 15.

15 May 2026-19:53
Russian official blasts Armenia over Zelensky’s ‘repulsive’ remarks, defends regional role

A senior Russian Foreign Ministry official has lashed out at Armenia for ignoring what he described as “repulsive” anti-Russian remarks made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to Yerevan, while also defending Moscow’s role in Armenia’s railway sector and questioning Western-backed regional transport initiatives.

12 May 2026-11:46
President: We will transform Zangilan into a transport hub for Azerbaijan and the entire region

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has said the government intends to turn the Zangilan district, which was liberated from Armenian occupation during the 2020 war, into a transport hub for the entire region.

10 May 2026-13:16
Azerbaijan-led ITF summit wraps up

The Annual Summit of the International Transport Forum (ITF), chaired by Azerbaijan and held in Leipzig, Germany, concluded successfully on May 8.

08 May 2026-21:01