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Gabala Int'l Music Festival holds concert dedicated to Uzeyir Hajibayli

AzerNews · July 28, 2025

As part of the 4th Gabala International Music Festival, music lovers have been presented with a concert program dedicated to the 140th anniversary of the great Uzeyir Hajibayli, Azernews reports. The concert took place at Heydar Aliyev Congress...

African music enjoys breakthrough on Shazam’s Global Top 200 Chart

Music Business Worldwide · July 28, 2025

Over 200 African artists appeared on Apple Music-owned Shazam’s Global Top 200 chart during the past year as African music continues to gain global recognition. That’s according to new data from Shazam on Monday (July 28), showing that 12 tracks...

Reiner De Ridder Finds Redemption 40,000 Miles Away Amid UFC Abu Dhabi Crowd & Media’s Disrespect

Essentially Sports · July 27, 2025

UFC middleweight standout Reinier de Ridder delivered a defining performance under the bright lights of Abu Dhabi, convincingly defeating former champion Robert Whittaker. In five intense rounds, both fighters displayed grit and exceptional skill,...

American citizen among five Iranian Jews still detained in Iran - Israeli media

Iran International · July 28, 2025

The man from New York is said to have left Iran 30 years ago and was among 35 Jews in the country detained on spy charges in the wake of the war with Israel. He had traveled to Iran along with another Jew of Iranian origin who was also arrested...

Ukraine signs gas deal with Azerbaijan’s SOCAR

Open Caucasus Media · July 28, 2025

Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...

Tbilisi Big Band leaves audience in awe at 14th Gabala Int'l Music Festival [PHOTOS]

AzerNews · July 28, 2025

Among the guests of the 14th Gabala International Music Festival is the renowned Georgian group Tbilisi Big Band, Azernews reports. The open stage at the Qafqaz Resort hotel was given to the musical ensemble from Georgia. The incredible...

Jon Jones explains why he still feels like a champion despite losing UFC belt

Bloody Elbow · August 2, 2025

Jon Jones does not plan on recognizing the ‘former’ in his UFC champion tag any time soon. Jones gave up the heavyweight belt in June after months of uncertainty about his future. The light heavyweight legend had been accused by many of holding...

Azerbaijan Introduces New Restrictions on Media

Transitions · July 24, 2025

The government expands its control over the press with new penalties and tighter registration requirements. From OC Media. Last week, the Azerbaijani parliament approved new restrictive changes to its media law, fining print media outlets and...

New music this week: Songs from Remember Monday, Marko Bosnjak, Ilinca and more

wiwibloggs · July 27, 2025

Summer is the quiet period for Eurovision fans as we wait for the new season to commence. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new songs for us to enjoy. Contrary to the commonly...

Azerbaijan’s Bar Association attacks independent lawyers over public statements

Open Caucasus Media · July 24, 2025

Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...

How corruption and cruelty define life inside Azerbaijan’s prisons

Global Voices · July 27, 2025

Image by Arzu Geybullayeva, created using Canva Pro. This article by Sevinc Vagifgizi, Nargiz Absalamova, and Elnara Gasimova first appeared in Abzas Media on July 17, 2025. An edited version is being republished on Global Voices under a content...

Dana White’s Team Refuse to Switch Main Event Strategy Despite Fans’ Early Exit in Abu Dhabi, Baku Arenas

Essentially Sports · July 27, 2025

It was meant to be a celebration as Dana White and the UFC returned to Abu Dhabi for the first time since October 2024 with a stacked card and a high-profile main event. But by the time Robert Whittaker and Reinier De Ridder stepped into the...

Azerbaijan Swimming Federation unveils new strategy and innovations [PHOTOS]

AzerNews · July 24, 2025

Azerbaijan Swimming Federation has hosted a conference to present its strategy and other innovations, Azernews reports. The event began with the performance of the National Anthem of Azerbaijan. The President of the Azerbaijan Swimming Federation...

Restrictions on movement of vehicles imposed amid concert at Baku Olympic Stadium [PHOTOS]

AzerNews · July 27, 2025

Restrictions on the movement of vehicles from Heydar Aliyev Avenue and Nizami District, Khalil Rza Ulutürk Street towards the stadium have been imposed in connection with the concert program to be held at the Baku Olympic Stadium, Azernews reports...

Azerbaijani-Russian relations at a new stage: causes of tension and future prospects

JAMnews · July 24, 2025

Relations between Azerbaijan and Russia In recent months, relations between Azerbaijan and Russia have grown increasingly tense. Key events that have contributed to the escalation include the downing of an Azerbaijani passenger plane, police raids...

Azerbaijan to transport natural gas to Syria from next month

APA ·

From August 1 of this year, the transportation of Azerbaijani natural gas to Syria via the Kilis pipeline via Türkiye will begin, APA-Economics reports, citing Turkish media. “The new energy pipeline, which is considered an important step in the...

Azerbaijan Hosts XIV Gabala Int'l Music Festival (PHOTO/VIDEO)

MENAFN · July 24, 2025

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 24. The XIV Gabala International Music Festival is set to begin this evening, initiated and organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, with support from the Ministry of Culture, the Baku Music...

Detashe-Sabah Violin Ensemble thrills audience at Gabala Int'l Music Festival

Today.Az · July 27, 2025

Laman Ismayilova Detashe-Sabah Violin Ensemble has performed a magnificent concert at Heydar Aliyev Congress Center as part of the 14th Gabala International Music Festival, Azernews reports. Before the start of the concert, the ensemble's leader,...

Detaşe-Sabah Violin Ensemble thrills audience at Gabala Int'l Music Festival

AzerNews · July 27, 2025

Detaşe-Sabah Violin Ensemble has performed a magnificent concert at Heydar Aliyev Congress Center as part of the 14th Gabala International Music Festival, Azernews reports. Before the start of the concert, the ensemble's leader, People's Artist...

NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 27, 2025

Mashable SE Asia · July 27, 2025

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like...