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Environment & Climate
Azerbaijan creates Karabakh National Park
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed an order establishing the Karabakh National Park. The report, citing AZERTAC, was published by Day.Az.
Ongoing issues
Karabakh reconstruction and Great Return
10 stories about Karabakh reconstruction and Great Return, newest first. This page updates by itself with every new story.
Economy
Azerbaijan Allocates 13.2 Billion Manat for Karabakh and East Zangezur Restoration
According to Modern.az, Azerbaijan's state budget is projected to allocate 13.2 billion manat in 2027–2030 for the restoration and reconstruction of Karabakh and East Zangezur, areas liberated from occupation. The sum represents 24.1 percent of the state budget's capital expenditures for the period. In a message dated 14 October 2026, President Ilham Aliyev said 25.5 billion manat has been allocated for this purpose so far.
History & Heritage
Fuzuli: the road from victory to recovery
On 17 October 2020, the Azerbaijani Army liberated the city of Fuzuli and several surrounding villages, ending more than 27 years of occupation that began on 23 August 1993. Deputy Sevil Mikayilova told Trend, as reported by Day.Az, that the priority now is turning the victory into sustainable development, rebuilding the destroyed city and enabling residents to resettle.
Society
Some 3,153 people have returned to Fuzuli city so far
According to the State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture of Azerbaijan, 827 families, or 3,153 people, have returned to Fuzuli city so far. The committee said residential complexes are being built in the city alongside the development of social infrastructure.
Economy
How much money will be spent on Karabakh and East Zangezur over the next four years?
Azerbaijan's state budget is projected to allocate 13.2 billion manat for the restoration and reconstruction of territories liberated from occupation in 2027 to 2030. The Azerbaijani outlet Oxu.az reported the projection, which covers the Karabakh and East Zangezur economic regions.
Politics
President Aliyev: Goal Is to Strengthen Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur as a New Growth Centre
President Ilham Aliyev said the main goal of the second stage of the State Programme on the Great Return is to expand private investment, permanent employment and export-oriented production, and to strengthen Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur as a new growth centre of the national economy. He made the remarks in an address to participants of the 6th Azerbaijan International "Rebuild Garabagh" exhibition.
Politics
Aliyev: Goal is to strengthen Karabakh and East Zangezur as new economic growth centre
President Ilham Aliyev said the main goal of the next, second stage of the State Programme of Great Return is to further increase private investment, expand permanent employment and export-oriented production, and strengthen the positions of Karabakh and East Zangezur as a new centre of economic growth. The remarks were made in an address to participants of the 6th Azerbaijan International Exhibition “Reconstruction, Restoration and Development of Karabakh” – Rebuild Garabagh, according to Day.Az, citing AZERTAC.
Economy
Aliyev says 25.5 billion manats allocated to rebuild Karabakh
President Ilham Aliyev addressed participants of the 6th Azerbaijan International Exhibition on the restoration, reconstruction and development of Karabakh, Rebuild Garabagh. The address was published on the official website of the head of state.
Politics
President Aliyev addresses participants of 6th “Rebuild Garabagh” exhibition
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev addressed participants of the 6th Azerbaijan International Restoration, Reconstruction and Development of Garabagh Exhibition, “Rebuild Garabagh,” on October 14 in Baku. The text of the address was published on the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.
Politics
President: Over 300,000 hectares cleared of mines for safe Great Return
President Ilham Aliyev, in a message to participants of the 6th Azerbaijan International Restoration, Reconstruction and Development of Garabagh Exhibition, “Rebuild Garabagh,” said the Victory achieved in the 44-day Patriotic War laid the foundation for a new phase of construction and development in Garabagh and East Zangezur.