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Major news organisation offices in Baku –
Major news organisations with offices in Baku, Azerbaijan, include the state news agency AZERTAC, independent local agencies like Report and Turan, and international outlets such as Euronews and the Associated Press. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Local News Organisations • AZERTAC: The official Azerbaijan State News Agency, founded in 1920, is the main governmental source of information for local and international media. Its headquarters are in Baku.
• Report News Agency: An independent news agency that provides continuous news and analytical materials in Azerbaijani, Russian, and English. Its offices are located at 37 Khojaly Avenue in Baku.
• Turan Information Agency: One of the leading independent agencies in the region, founded in 1990, providing news, analysis, and reviews on various topics including politics, economy, and energy.
• APA (Azerbaijan Press Agency): A major local news agency and part of the APA Group, known for being one of the most quoted news sources in the country.
• Trend News Agency: An independent news agency focusing on news from Azerbaijan, the Caucasus, Caspian Region, and the wider world. [1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8]International News Organisations Several major international news outlets maintain a presence in Baku, though the operational status of some can be subject to local regulations and political tensions:
• Euronews: The leading European news channel recently opened a new office in Baku to enhance its presence and coverage in the region.
• Associated Press (AP): The global news organization has a presence, with its content being regularly used by local and international media.
• Reuters: One of the world’s largest news agencies, Reuters is known to have offices in most countries, including a presence or correspondents in Baku.
• Voice of America (VOA): VOA previously operated regional departments in Azerbaijan but had its correspondents’ accreditation cancelled by the government in early 2025.
• Sputnik: The Russian state-funded news outlet had its official accreditation revoked in February 2025, and its Baku offices were raided by police in June 2025. [3, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17]For the most accurate and recent office locations and contact information, it is recommended to visit the official websites of these organizations.
AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] medialandscapes.org/country/…
[2] una-oic.org/en/news_agencies…
[3] report.az/en/media/euronews-…
[4] medialandscapes.org/country/…
[5] google.com/viewer/place?mid=…
[6] trend.az/business/it/4112193…
[7] az.linkedin.com/company/repo…
[8] en.apa.az/about
[9] lib.aliyev-heritage.org/en/4…
[10] 1997-2001.state.gov/global/h…
[11] youtube.com/watch?v=yFIZ7MlT…
[12] oc-media.org/azerbaijani-gov…
[13] azertag.az/en/international-…
[14] apnews.com/article/russia-az…
[15] apnews.com/article/russia-az…
[16] reutersagency.com/about/
[17] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/News_a…Google Search google.com/search?q=Major+ne…
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Major news organization offices in Baku –
Euronews officially inaugurated its office in Baku on November 11, 2025. Fernando Soares, the Head of the Euronews Baku Office, stated that the channel is committed to supporting media development in Azerbaijan in addition to promoting the country’s culture, tourism, and business worldwide. [1]
The inauguration coincided with the launch of the Euronews Academy’s new training program on digital journalism in Baku. This event was highlighted as a significant step toward developing the local media landscape. [1, 2]AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] report.az/en/media/head-of-e…
[2] report.az/en/media/euronews-…Google Search google.com/search?q=Major+ne…
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#Euronews, the European news channel, has officially inaugurated its office in #Baku –
Euronews officially inaugurated its office in Baku on November 11, 2025. Fernando Soares, the Head of the Euronews Baku Office, stated that the channel is committed to supporting media development in Azerbaijan in addition to promoting the country’s culture, tourism, and business worldwide. [1]
The inauguration coincided with the launch of the Euronews Academy’s new training program on digital journalism in Baku. This event was highlighted as a significant step toward developing the local media landscape. [1, 2]AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] report.az/en/media/head-of-e…
[2] report.az/en/media/euronews-…Google Search google.com/search?q=Euronews…
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Russia hits Azeri Embassy in Kiev, and Aliyev wants to join NATO –
Russia recently hit Azerbaijan’s embassy in Kyiv with an Iskander missile, causing significant damage but no casualties, leading to a strong protest from Azerbaijan. President Aliyev called the attack an unacceptable violation of international law and held a call with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to condemn it. The claim that President Aliyev wants to join NATO is not mentioned in these recent reports but is an ongoing subject of discussion regarding Azerbaijan’s military cooperation with NATO, according to Newsweek. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Russian strike on Azerbaijani Embassy in KyivWhat happened: A Russian Iskander missile struck the perimeter of the Azerbaijani embassy in Kyiv, damaging the compound’s wall and other structures.
Casualties: No one was injured, and the embassy is continuing to operate.
Azerbaijan’s response:Summoned the Russian ambassador to lodge a “strong protest”.
President Ilham Aliyev called the attack an “unacceptable violation of international law” during a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Stated that this was not the first time Russian attacks have damaged the embassy or its assets. [1, 2, 3, 6]Aliyev’s potential NATO ambitions
The news reports do not state that Aliyev is seeking to join NATO.
However, Newsweek notes that Azerbaijan’s increasing military cooperation with NATO, alignment with NATO standards, and strong ties with Turkey may signal future ambitions for a NATO bid.
Russia has expressed concern about this trend and views Azerbaijan’s military modernization along NATO lines as a potential move towards membership. [1, 2, 3, 4]AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] reuters.com/world/europe/aze…
[2] ca.news.yahoo.com/azerbaijan…
[3] straitstimes.com/asia/azerba…
[4] newsweek.com/russia-alarmed-…
[5] youtube.com/watch?v=aaIout21…
[6] nz.news.yahoo.com/azerbaijan…Google Search google.com/search?q=Russia+h…
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