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With flights to Baku from both Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, it’s now even easier to get to Azerbaijan

For most travellers Azerbaijan remains off the beaten track. Nestled between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea, the country boasts mountains, serene landscapes, and a fascinating mix of medieval and modern in its capital city Baku.Last month, Azerbaijan’s national carrier Azerbaijan Airlines, or AZAL fo...

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Azerbaijan’s capital city Baku through the eyes of a Sci-Fi lover

Science Fiction lovers may be happy to know that a city on the Caspian Sea can deliver them an almost authentic Sci-Fi experience – with a little imagination of course. Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan boasts a rich, multi-layered history, and a vibrant, exciting present, that could make it...

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From the new Ercan Airport to Barbie’s pink mules, and overseas voting in Turkiye’s Presidential Elections, here are T-VINE’s big stories of 2023

T-VINE Magazine readers really do love a good news story. Two thirds of our most well-read and commented stories of 2023 were about positive developments, charity or success stories.There are four separate news items about the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus that feature in our Top 15, including ou...

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Azerbaijani citizens in UK, Ireland and Iceland should register now to vote in 2024 Presidential Elections

The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in London has announced details of how Azerbaijani citizens living in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Iceland, and the Republic of Ireland can register to vote in the upcoming Presidential Elections in Azerbaijan, which are scheduled to take place on 7 F...

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UEFA Euro 2024: Turkiye and England go into the December tournament finals draw as group leaders

The November international break saw the final round of group qualifier games for Euro 2024. Both Turkiye and England drew their final games, but remained top of their respective groups. A lacklustre England laboured to a 2-0 win against Malta at Wembley on Friday. An own goal from Enrico Pepe put...

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“If Turkiye is the motherland, Azerbaijan is the uncle-land”, says Ehtiqad “Schumacher” Şükürov

If you’re lucky enough to be invited on a state visit to Azerbaijan, you may well get the wonderful Ehtiqad Şükürov as your driver. A proud Azerbaijani who reflects the warm hospitality of his incredible country, loves all things Turkish, and drove us around in his fabulous disco-like minibus with a...

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Turkiye’s new manager Vincenzo Montella inspires two wins as team books place at Euro 2024 finals

When the Turkish Football Federation decided to part ways with national coach Stefan Kuntz last month following Turkiye’s laboured 1-1 home qualifier draw against lowly Armenia followed by a 4-2 defeat by Japan in a friendly, eyebrows were raised. How sensible was it to bring in a new manager mid-Eu...

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TRNC President Ersin Tatar’s historic visit to Baku marks upgrade in Azerbaijan-Turkish Cypriot ties

Ersin Tatar became the first president of the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus (TRNC) to be formally received by an Azerbaijani head of state. The Turkish Cypriot leader met with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev at the Zuğulba Presidential Palace in Baku earlier today, marking an historic upgrad...

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England, Scotland top their groups, while Turkiye drops a place after September’s Euro 2024 qualifiers

Scotland maintained their impressive run, beating Cyprus away from home to ensure maximum points. All three goals came in the first half courtesy of McTominay (6' minutes), Porteous (16' minutes), and McGinn (30' minutes). The Scots are on the verge of qualifying for next year’s Euros as the contin...

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Euro 2024 Qualifiers: September fixtures for Azerbaijan, Turkiye, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

The next international football break is upon us, which can only mean one thing: more Euro 2024 group qualifying action. Over the next seven days, Turkiye and Azerbaijan all play, along with the four UK home nations.Northern Ireland is the only side with two Euro 2023 qualifiers in September, as the...

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