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Hikmat Hajiyev: Azerbaijan is a favorable venue for international events
Hikmat Hajiyev emphasizes Azerbaijan's favorable conditions for international events, citing WUF13 and COP29 as successful examples.
Presidential aide: Azerbaijan is diplomatic hub
Presidential aide Hikmat Hajiyev spoke about Azerbaijan's role as a diplomatic hub.
Rashad Nabiyev: More Roads Don't Solve Traffic
Rashad Nabiyev at WUF13 says more roads don't fix traffic; public transit, micromobility, and digital planning are key for Baku.
Hikmat Hajiyev: 300,000 homes built for IDPs
Azerbaijan built 300,000 homes for IDPs - Hikmat Hajiyev stated at WUF13 in Baku.
Cabbarov: Key word for liberated territories is sustainability
Mikayil Cabbarov at WUF13 discusses sustainability, economic planning, and infrastructure for liberated territories.
Afghanistan Official: Urban Density Increases
Afghan official Mutiul Haq Nabi Khil discusses urban density and disorder at WUF13 in Baku.
Jeyhun Bayramov: $15B Allocated for Reconstruction
Jeyhun Bayramov announces $15B for reconstruction of liberated territories, citing mine threat as key challenge.
Rossbach: Post-Conflict Reconstruction is Most Urgent Issue
UN official Anaclaudia Rossbach calls post-conflict reconstruction the most urgent issue.
Ilham Aliyev receives Belarus delegation
President Ilham Aliyev received Igor Sergeyenko, Chairman of the House of Representatives of Belarus. The meeting focused on bilateral cooperation.
UN: New initiatives needed to tackle health crisis
UN representative at WUF13 in Baku stresses need for new initiatives to address health crisis.
Gulshan Rzayeva: Azerbaijan develops a post-crisis model
Azerbaijan offers a model for post-crisis countries through Karabakh and Zangazur restoration. Gulshan Rzayeva spoke at WUF13.
California Water Atlas coming to Azerbaijan
ADSEA official announces California Water Atlas for Azerbaijan; infrastructure projects continue in liberated areas.
Byron-Koks: Housing problem not simple
Richard Byron-Koks highlights the complexity of the housing problem and its link to decolonization in Baku.
Floods get more severe each year
ADSEA official Khayyam Mammadov: floods and heavy rains become more severe each year, adaptation to climate change is crucial.
Mexican Minister: Azerbaijani hospitality is unique
Mexican Minister Edna Elena Vega praised Azerbaijani hospitality and Baku's architectural beauty during WUF13. She discussed housing proposals for vulnerable groups and the need for fundamental solutions.
New water reservoirs built in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is constructing new water reservoirs. Khayyam Mammadov from the State Water Resources Agency made the announcement at a WUF13 event.
Youth role in urban planning discussed
At WUF13 in Baku, an international conference discusses youth's role in decolonization and urban planning.
Mukhtar Babayev: 24-hour warning cuts losses by 30%
COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev: 24-hour warning reduces losses by 30%. Early warning systems save lives and cut damages.
Moldovan portal covers Ilham Aliyev's WUF13 speech
Moldova news portal extensively covers Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's speech at WUF13 opening ceremony.
Housing crisis threatens social stability
Matthew Baldwin warns housing crisis threatens social stability and democracy. EU plans new measures including Affordable Housing Act.
Youth Struggle to Buy or Rent Homes
Merna Alzurikat: Youth struggle to buy or rent homes. UN leader discusses housing issues at WUF13 in Baku.
Abbas Abbasov: WUF13 Must Address Colonialism Issues
Abbas Abbasov highlights the importance of addressing colonialism issues at WUF13 to the world community.
Master plan for Khankendi being developed
The master plan for Khankendi is being developed, envisioning a modern city with 80,000 residents and green zones.
WUF13: Youth role in urbanization to be discussed
At WUF13, Baku Initiative Group discusses youth role in urbanization. Colonial policies and housing crisis also on agenda.
27 historical monuments, 5 mosques, 3 churches restored in Shusha
To date, 27 historical monuments, 5 mosques, and 3 churches have been restored in Shusha. Aydin Karimov announced that conservation of 15 more monuments will begin this year.
When can we go to Khankendi by train?
Khankendi railway station is set to open in 2027. Construction is 50% complete, with design work 90% finished.
List of ongoing road projects in Karabakh
List of ongoing road projects in Karabakh: Sugovushan-Sarsang, Kalbajar, Aghdara, Khankendi roads under construction.
UN: Significant progress on housing with Azerbaijan
UN-Habitat Executive Director Anaclaudia Rossbach reports significant progress with Azerbaijan on housing crisis cooperation including land, financing, and social housing.
Karabakh adopts "15-minute city" model
Gulshan Rzayeva: Settlements in Karabakh are built on the "15-minute city" principle. Reconstruction and development continue.
Landmine clearance areas in Khankendi, Agdara, Khojaly revealed
Areas cleared of mines in Khankendi, Agdara, and Khojaly revealed: 1,456 ha, 10,359 ha, and 9,874 ha cleared.
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