United Kingdom
Aliyev Receives UK Trade Minister
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev met with UK Trade Minister and co-chair of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission Lord Anas Sarwar.
UK Imposes 31 New Sanctions on Russia
London has expanded sanctions against Russia, targeting 23 individuals and entities as well as eight vessels. The restrictions cover LNG shipping, the shadow fleet and pro-Russian disinformation.
New Air Traffic Control Failure Disrupts UK Airports
A failure at NATS' Scottish centre led to delays at Manchester, Glasgow and Belfast airports. London Gatwick and London City warned of possible disruption.
UK Allows Shah Deniz Operations Under Iran Sanctions
The UK government has issued a general license allowing continued operations at the Shah Deniz gas field in Azerbaijan despite sanctions against Iran.
UK Air Traffic Control System Failure Disrupts Airports
A technical failure in the UK's air traffic control system caused delays and cancellations at major airports, including Heathrow and Gatwick.
UK to Impose Sanctions on Israeli Settlements
Britain will announce a ban on trade in goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, as well as possible targeted sanctions.
Foreign Direct Investment in Georgia Up 19.3% in 2025
Foreign direct investment in Georgia reached $1.9 billion in 2025, up 19.3% from the previous year. The UK led as the top investor.
Azerbaijan increases gold exports 25.5 times in H1 2026
In January-June 2026, Azerbaijan exported 24.2 tons of gold worth $3.67 billion, a 25.5-fold increase in value year-on-year.
Tanker 'Zangezur' Removed from UK Sanctions List
The Aframax tanker 'Zangezur', owned by a SOCAR-ASCO joint venture, has been removed from the UK sanctions list, with all restrictions lifted.