Azerbaijan is ranked 'Not Free' in the 'Internet Freedom 2024' report published by Freedom House, a human rights organisation; with a score of 34, it down 3 points from the previous edition

Large-scale festival “Karabakh Culture Map – Voice of Each District” has opened in Icherisheher, aiming to promote the rich cultural heritage of Karabakh, advocate for national and spiritual values, present the cultural potential of the region

Shusha, in the southwest, is undergoing large-scale reconstruction and cultural revitalization, with authorities now preparing to launch the construction of a new Victory Museum as part of ongoing infrastructure and heritage projects in the city

"Restoration of the Caspian Sea Ecosystem: Building Capacity for Pollution Management and Biodiversity Conservation" has been financed by the World Bank to address environmental challenges and will be implemented with Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan

The “Absheron” Battery Energy Storage Center of the AzerEnergy Open Joint-Stock Company has been inaugurated; with 50 accumulator batteries and 13 inverter containers, it can reach full charge or discharge in two hours