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Azerbaijani gas expands its presence in Europe

23 Apr 2026-10:21
EU moves to reduce energy reliance amid Middle East tensions

The European Commission has put forward a new package of measures designed to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and tackle rising energy costs linked to tensions in the Middle East, according to a press release issued on Wednesday.

22 Apr 2026-15:26
EU energy alert: Prolonged market disruptions expected

EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen has warned European governments to prepare for “prolonged disruption” to energy markets due to the ongoing war.

31 Mar 2026-13:21
Why India is carefully loosening its reliance on Russia

The German newspaper Die Welt reported that Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans his first official visit to India in 2026, reflecting broader structural shifts in India’s economic and strategic orientation. Rather than signaling a sudden geopolitical pivot, the visit is part of a longer-term process in which India has steadily expanded and diversified its international partnerships, particularly with Europe, while recalibrating the role traditionally played by Russia.

14 Jan 2026-12:53
Black Sea Energy gains PMI status, unlocking EU support

Black Sea Energy, a regional energy corridor delivering Azerbaijan’s green power to Europe through an underwater Black Sea cable, has officially received PMI status from the European Commission, marking a significant milestone in the project’s development.

05 Dec 2025-14:41
Azerbaijan, EU review cooperation agenda, energy security

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov on Thursday met with Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, to discuss bilateral ties.

04 Dec 2025-17:05
Baku seeks closer EU ties through Zangezur Corridor

Hikmat Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Department of the Presidential Administration, presented Baku’s case for closer cooperation with the European Union on connectivity, energy, and regional security during a briefing at the Azerbaijani Embassy in Brussels.

01 Dec 2025-13:25
Azerbaijan, EU review priority directions of partnership

Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov met Ambassador Marijana Kujundžić, Head of the EU Delegation to Azerbaijan, on Monday to review priority areas of bilateral cooperation.

17 Nov 2025-15:58
Kazakhstan at the crossroads: Between Russia’s grip and a multi-vector future

Editor's note: Moses Becker is a special commentator on political issues for News.Az, a PhD in political science and an expert on interethnic and interreligious relations. The article expresses the personal opinion of the author and may not coincide with the view of News.Az.

22 Aug 2025-10:10
EU increases Ukraine’s electricity export capacity to support energy recovery

The European Union has boosted Ukraine’s electricity export capacity by 38.5%, allowing the country to export up to 900 megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity. This move is aimed at helping Ukraine generate additional revenue to repair its energy infrastructure damaged during ongoing Russian attacks.

03 Jul 2025-17:58