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Emin Huseynov: The process is not limited to housing; it also includes job creation and full living conditions VIDEO

Emin Huseynov: The process is not limited to housing; it also includes job creation and full living conditions VIDEO

  • 21.05.2026 [11:27]
Presidential Envoy for Climate Issues: Azerbaijan attaches particular importance to sustainable urban development

Presidential Envoy for Climate Issues: Azerbaijan attaches particular importance to sustainable urban development

  • 21.05.2026 [11:26]
‘We must build better, smarter, and more resilient urban systems’

‘We must build better, smarter, and more resilient urban systems’

  • 21.05.2026 [11:18]
Contamination found in Sea of Galilee fish

Contamination found in Sea of Galilee fish

  • 21.05.2026 [11:13]
Nora Lombardini: Building renewal and replacement must also reflect labor market transformations

Nora Lombardini: Building renewal and replacement must also reflect labor market transformations

  • 21.05.2026 [11:09]
Mukhtar Babayev: Cities are increasingly exposed to infrastructure disruptions linked to climate change

Mukhtar Babayev: Cities are increasingly exposed to infrastructure disruptions linked to climate change

  • 21.05.2026 [11:07]
Irakli Kobakhidze: Agreements signed in Azerbaijan hold unprecedented significance

Irakli Kobakhidze: Agreements signed in Azerbaijan hold unprecedented significance

  • 21.05.2026 [11:06]
Interesting moments from the fourth day of WUF13 - PHOTO REPORT

Interesting moments from the fourth day of WUF13 - PHOTO REPORT

  • 21.05.2026 [11:05]
Israeli study opens door to more efficient isotope-based technologies

Israeli study opens door to more efficient isotope-based technologies

  • 21.05.2026 [11:02]
Azerbaijan’s table tennis player sets Guinness world record

Azerbaijan’s table tennis player sets Guinness world record

  • 21.05.2026 [10:59]
Trump says there is no reason for US to escalate further in Cuba: 'The place is falling apart'

Trump says there is no reason for US to escalate further in Cuba: 'The place is falling apart'

  • 21.05.2026 [10:53]
City Activity programme held during WUF13

City Activity programme held during WUF13

  • 21.05.2026 [10:46]
Special Representative: Azerbaijan is implementing the region’s largest reconstruction and return programs

Special Representative: Azerbaijan is implementing the region’s largest reconstruction and return programs

  • 21.05.2026 [10:41]
New species of spider found in the Himalayas — and it has smiley face

New species of spider found in the Himalayas — and it has smiley face

  • 21.05.2026 [10:21]
Freiburg 0-3 Aston Villa: Europa League king Emery clinches fifth title

Freiburg 0-3 Aston Villa: Europa League king Emery clinches fifth title

  • 21.05.2026 [10:12]
Nigerian businesswoman: We should definitely organize an event similar to WUF in Nigeria

Nigerian businesswoman: We should definitely organize an event similar to WUF in Nigeria

  • 20.05.2026 [21:24]
WUF13 features SPECA Forum of Cities

WUF13 features SPECA Forum of Cities

  • 20.05.2026 [21:20]
Azerbaijan and World Bank expand cooperation in energy, transport, and sustainable development

Azerbaijan and World Bank expand cooperation in energy, transport, and sustainable development

  • 20.05.2026 [21:13]
WUF13: Global solid waste governance and circular economy frameworks reviewed

WUF13: Global solid waste governance and circular economy frameworks reviewed

  • 20.05.2026 [21:08]
WUF13 parliamentarians roundtable examines legislative execution of global housing commitments

WUF13 parliamentarians roundtable examines legislative execution of global housing commitments

  • 20.05.2026 [20:53]
WUF13 features session on “Transit-Oriented Development and Urban Green Spaces for Sustainable Urban Development”

WUF13 features session on “Transit-Oriented Development and Urban Green Spaces for Sustainable Urban Development”

  • 20.05.2026 [20:51]
President of Bulgaria visits Sumgayit Industrial Park

President of Bulgaria visits Sumgayit Industrial Park

  • 20.05.2026 [20:49]
WUF13: Data-driven strategies and digital transformation in urban governance reviewed

WUF13: Data-driven strategies and digital transformation in urban governance reviewed

  • 20.05.2026 [20:42]
Jeannette Ngekwih: We are keen to apply Azerbaijan's proposals on urban planning and housing policy in Cameroon

Jeannette Ngekwih: We are keen to apply Azerbaijan's proposals on urban planning and housing policy in Cameroon

  • 20.05.2026 [20:38]
Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister meets with World Bank Group Vice President

Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister meets with World Bank Group Vice President

  • 20.05.2026 [20:36]
AIR Center hosts panel on urbicide and its consequences at WUF13

AIR Center hosts panel on urbicide and its consequences at WUF13

  • 20.05.2026 [20:34]
WUF13 roundtable highlights inclusive and accessible urban environment for persons with disabilities

WUF13 roundtable highlights inclusive and accessible urban environment for persons with disabilities

  • 20.05.2026 [20:33]
Ioane Nawaikula: Exhibitions and platforms were excellently organized as part of WUF13

Ioane Nawaikula: Exhibitions and platforms were excellently organized as part of WUF13

  • 20.05.2026 [20:31]
Kenyan reporter says one of key areas Africa can learn from Azerbaijan is its development experience

Kenyan reporter says one of key areas Africa can learn from Azerbaijan is its development experience

  • 20.05.2026 [20:29]
WUF13 session highlights urgency of scalable, decarbonized, and locally sourced affordable housing

WUF13 session highlights urgency of scalable, decarbonized, and locally sourced affordable housing

  • 20.05.2026 [20:28]
WUF13 hosts event on tackling plastic pollution

WUF13 hosts event on tackling plastic pollution

  • 20.05.2026 [20:26]
Azerbaijan, Pakistan discuss cooperation in environmental protection

Azerbaijan, Pakistan discuss cooperation in environmental protection

  • 20.05.2026 [20:24]
Chinese WUF13 participant: Baku possesses major projects

Chinese WUF13 participant: Baku possesses major projects

  • 20.05.2026 [20:18]
Azerbaijan’s activities within D-8 highly praised after acceding to the organization

Azerbaijan’s activities within D-8 highly praised after acceding to the organization

  • 20.05.2026 [20:11]
WUF13: Structural transformation of informal settlements discussed at global forum

WUF13: Structural transformation of informal settlements discussed at global forum

  • 20.05.2026 [20:10]
WUF13: Urban planning experiences of Azerbaijan and Latin America explored amid climate change

WUF13: Urban planning experiences of Azerbaijan and Latin America explored amid climate change

  • 20.05.2026 [20:09]
Deputy Secretary-General of Belt and Road Alliance: Baku is one of world’s most beautiful cities

Deputy Secretary-General of Belt and Road Alliance: Baku is one of world’s most beautiful cities

  • 20.05.2026 [20:06]
Top stories update

Top stories update

  • 20.05.2026 [20:00]
Polish WUF13 participants visit Azerbaijan’s Lankaran district

Polish WUF13 participants visit Azerbaijan’s Lankaran district

  • 20.05.2026 [19:59]
WUF13 features session on “Housing Resilience as an Urban Systems Challenge”

WUF13 features session on “Housing Resilience as an Urban Systems Challenge”

  • 20.05.2026 [19:59]
Azerbaijan - EBRD relations: Growing potential in renewable energy under the spotlight

Azerbaijan - EBRD relations: Growing potential in renewable energy under the spotlight

  • 20.05.2026 [19:44]
WUF13: Roundtable on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities held

WUF13: Roundtable on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities held

  • 20.05.2026 [19:44]
Chinese participant: WUF13 provides an opportunity to share Azerbaijan’s experience

Chinese participant: WUF13 provides an opportunity to share Azerbaijan’s experience

  • 20.05.2026 [19:39]
Azerbaijan, EEAS discuss regional security

Azerbaijan, EEAS discuss regional security

  • 20.05.2026 [19:36]
Cooperation opportunities with World Bank in energy sector evaluated across several fields

Cooperation opportunities with World Bank in energy sector evaluated across several fields

  • 20.05.2026 [19:31]
Speaker of Azerbaijan’s Parliament embarks on working visit to Russia

Speaker of Azerbaijan’s Parliament embarks on working visit to Russia

  • 20.05.2026 [19:29]
At the initiative of Leyla Aliyeva, clean air and sustainable urban planning issues discussed at WUF13

At the initiative of Leyla Aliyeva, clean air and sustainable urban planning issues discussed at WUF13

  • 20.05.2026 [19:25]
Leadership of Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense visits Türkiye

Leadership of Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense visits Türkiye

  • 20.05.2026 [19:14]
Antonio Campagnoli: Azerbaijan can play a bridging role in the global sustainable urban development agenda

Antonio Campagnoli: Azerbaijan can play a bridging role in the global sustainable urban development agenda

  • 20.05.2026 [19:14]
AERA, World Bank review project concerning gas leak detection and repair financing mechanism

AERA, World Bank review project concerning gas leak detection and repair financing mechanism

  • 20.05.2026 [19:10]