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Denis Pervushin's team defeated the Republic of Korea 4:1 in a match for 17th–32nd places at the tournament in Azerbaijan. Earlier, the Russians won all five group-stage matches with a goal difference of 44:1, but lost to Mexico 2:3 and dropped out of the race for the main trophy. Next opponent — Cameroon, match on October 29.
Aziz KarimovOn October 28, 2026, Euronews published a feature about traveling across Azerbaijan: Baku's Old City, Gobustan, mud volcanoes, and cooking dolma. According to the publication, in 2025 the country received 2.5 million foreign visitors from 198 countries.
Otabek YusupovOn October 26, Baku hosted the international conference 'Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan: Shared Historical Heritage, Islamic Civilization and Modern Scientific Cooperation'. As part of the event, the Center of Islamic Civilization and the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan signed a memorandum on joint research.
Shahnoza ErgashevaAt the FIFA youth World Cup in Baku, England's under-15 team refused to finish their match against Ireland after one of its players said an opponent had called him a 'monkey'. The match was stopped at 4:1 in Ireland's favour in the final minute. FIFA has opened an investigation, while Russia's team, meanwhile, advanced to the knockout stage from first place in Group AE.
Aziz KarimovThe Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), which brings together 28 states, is looking for ways to strengthen cooperation in regional security, economic development and responses to new challenges. Since 2024, when the chairmanship passed to Azerbaijan, discussions have focused on strengthening the organization's institutional framework and making cooperation more practical. Topics raised include migration, climate change, artificial intelligence, finance, education,
Sevara AzamovaEuronews told the story of 15-year-old Azerbaijani gymnast Azada Atakishiyeva, who began competing in international tournaments at age five and dreams of becoming a strong gymnast in the senior category and bringing glory to her country.
Sevara AzamovaArmenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that the initialed peace agreement with Azerbaijan may be signed in 2027–2028. He also announced the start of implementation of the TRIPP transit corridor project and did not rule out early parliamentary elections to adopt a new constitution.
Javlon TursunovAn unconventional FIFA tournament for under-15 players has begun in Azerbaijan: 189 teams, eight-a-side matches of 20 minutes each. Germany and 21 other countries declined to take part, 18 of them from UEFA. Ukraine said a number of countries did not want to play against Russia, which is taking part in a FIFA tournament for the first time since its 2022 suspension.
Sevara AzamovaOn October 22, the FIFA Council Bureau approved the dates of the 2027 U-20 youth World Cup, to be co-hosted by Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan: the tournament will run from September 17 to October 9, with 24 national teams taking part. Preliminary fan registration for tickets is open; prices and sales dates have not been announced. The tournament will be the 25th in history and is timed to the 50th anniversary of the first edition in 1977.
Sevara AzamovaThe Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry banned entry to the country for 31 Turkish citizens, including politicians, a member of parliament, an imam and a sports commentator. The reason cited was internet posts that Baku assessed as directed against the sovereignty and security of the republic, as well as containing calls for the violent change of power and incitement of religious hatred.
Javlon TursunovIn Brussels, demonstrations by families of missing Azerbaijanis took place outside the European Parliament and European Commission buildings. They demand assistance in establishing the fate of more than 4,000 people missing since the first Karabakh war and call on the EU to pressure Armenia to disclose archives and mass burial sites.
Javlon TursunovReducing dependence on oil remains a key element of Azerbaijan's economic strategy. In the Business Horizons program, Deputy Director of the Entrepreneurship Development Fund (ABDF) Yasin Jalilov named the processing of agricultural products, green energy and pharmaceuticals as promising areas. Sales of the Sumgait Chemical Industrial Park in the first half of 2025 exceeded 572 million euros, while exports of agricultural products from January to July 2026 grew by almost 23%.
Javlon TursunovThe Russian Football Union has finalized the youth national team (under 15) squad of 14 players for the FIFA tournament and festival in Baku. The team will fly out on October 21; matches will follow special rules: 8 field players and 40-minute games.
Sevara AzamovaPresidents of Turkey and Azerbaijan, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Ilham Aliyev, held a phone call, discussing bilateral ties, regional and global events. Erdoğan congratulated Aliyev on the 35th anniversary of the restoration of Azerbaijan's independence and invited him to the 13th summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Ankara.
Sevara AzamovaTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Sunday congratulated Azerbaijan on Independence Restoration Day, emphasizing the closeness of the two countries and extending greetings to President Ilham Aliyev.
Aziz KarimovThe Turkish Embassy in Baku dismissed as baseless claims by several Azerbaijani media outlets, in particular Qafqazinfo, that Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a 'secret meeting' and gave instructions during his visit to Baku. The Embassy stated that the publication is part of a disinformation campaign and that the letter to the Turkish parliament mentioned in it does not exist. The Qafqazinfo article was later removed from the website.
Aziz KarimovIn Azerbaijan, unprecedented protests have been going on for almost a week against school rules that administrators interpret as a hijab ban. 37 people have been detained, access to Instagram and TikTok has been restricted, and criticism has been voiced in Turkey.
Aziz KarimovArmenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that, based on the Alma-Ata Declaration, the area of Armenia should be 29,743 km², and to eliminate enclaves and exclaves the countries should exchange territories on an equal basis. He also advocated for opening all transport routes and the complete renunciation of mutual claims by the parties.
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