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Azerbaijan: Country straddling West Asia and Eastern Europe
Azerbaijan, officially the Republic of Azerbaijan, is a transcontinental country at the boundary of Eastern Europe and West Asia. It is a part of the South Caucasus region and is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia's republic of Dagestan to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia and Turkey to the west, and Iran to the south. Baku is the capital and largest city.

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'We will try to protect what we can’ – Ukraine’s environment minister at COP29 [Video]

'We will try to protect what we can’ – Ukraine’s environment minister at COP29

On the sidelines of the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Euronews spoke to Ukraine’s environment minister Svitlana Hrynchuk about why the country remains committed to climate action, and..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 02:27Published
Climate finance takes centre stage at COP29 [Video]

Climate finance takes centre stage at COP29

"Azerbaijan's COP is about finance," said Hikmet Hajiyev, the president's foreign policy adviser, in an interview with Euronews.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:32Published
'Azerbaijan cannot impose any kind of solution' COP29's host says [Video]

'Azerbaijan cannot impose any kind of solution' COP29's host says

'Azerbaijan cannot impose any kind of solution' COP29's tells Euronews, adding that the only way forward at the climate summit is through consensus.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:42Published
Why are Azerbaijan and France at odds? [Video]

Why are Azerbaijan and France at odds?

Political tensions stemming from France's support for Armenia and its accusations against Baku resurfaced at the COP29 climate summit. But what is driving the ongoing tension between the two sides?

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 02:32Published
Bomb Threat at Mumbai Airport: Suspicious Call Triggers High Alert| Search Underway [Video]

Bomb Threat at Mumbai Airport: Suspicious Call Triggers High Alert| Search Underway

Mumbai airport received a bomb threat when an anonymous caller claimed a traveler named Mohammad, heading to Azerbaijan, was carrying explosives. Authorities quickly initiated security protocols, with..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:20Published
Starmer pledges to cut emissions by 81% by 2035 [Video]

Starmer pledges to cut emissions by 81% by 2035

Sir Keir Starmer has committed to cutting UK greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035 during a speech at the COP29 climate change summit in Azerbaijan – but said he would not be “telling people how..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 00:46Published
Starmer thanks president of World Bank for his support [Video]

Starmer thanks president of World Bank for his support

Sir Keir Starmer meets president of the World Bank Ajay Banga on the fringes of the COP29 climate change summit in Azerbaijan – and thanks him for his support as he launches the CIF Capital Market..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 00:39Published
COP29: World leaders meet in Azerbaijan for climate talks [Video]

COP29: World leaders meet in Azerbaijan for climate talks

Credit: FRANCE 24 English     Duration: 01:55Published
Keir Starmer lands in Baku for COP29 [Video]

Keir Starmer lands in Baku for COP29

Sir Keir Starmer has touched down in Azerbaijan for COP29. The prime minister is expected to tell world leaders that the transition to green energy is an investment opportunity. Report by Brooksl. Like..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 00:34Published
Meet Babakan Rahmanov, the forest guide protecting Azerbaijan's wildlife in Hirkan National Park [Video]

Meet Babakan Rahmanov, the forest guide protecting Azerbaijan's wildlife in Hirkan National Park

In this episode of Meet the Locals, we meet Babakan Rahmanov, a dedicated forest guide in Hirkan National Park, preserving Azerbaijan’s wilderness and protecting endangered species like leopards for..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 05:00Published
Why Azerbaijan is the unexpected ski destination you need on your radar this winter [Video]

Why Azerbaijan is the unexpected ski destination you need on your radar this winter

Azerbaijan may not be the first country that comes to mind for skiing, but it’s gearing up to host its maiden Ski Mountaineering World Cup.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:38Published
Azerbaijan gears up for COP29: How Baku is preparing to host the world's biggest climate summit [Video]

Azerbaijan gears up for COP29: How Baku is preparing to host the world's biggest climate summit

In this episode of Road to COP29, we take a behind-the-scenes look at Baku's grand preparations to host the global climate summit.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 05:00Published
Exclusive: Putin, Macron will not attend COP29 in Azerbaijan - UN sources [Video]

Exclusive: Putin, Macron will not attend COP29 in Azerbaijan - UN sources

French and Russian presidents will not attend landmark climate summit in Azerbaijan - UN sources.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published
Baku’s Cinema Breeze event showcases Azerbaijan as a thriving global filmmaking hub [Video]

Baku’s Cinema Breeze event showcases Azerbaijan as a thriving global filmmaking hub

In this episode of Cult, Baku's Cinema Breeze event highlights Azerbaijan's growing presence in the global film industry.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 03:00Published

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