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Ruling parties in TRNC, Turkiye and Azerbaijan sign historic agreement to improve political co-operation

Leading figures from the ruling right-wing political parties in Turkiye and Azerbaijan have signed a co-operation agreement with their Turkish Cypriot peers.The agreement, signed in Lefkoşa / North Nicosia on Tuesday, 14 November, aims to further political relations between the Turkish countries und...

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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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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 upgrade...

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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 continue...

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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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Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Turkiye, England, and Scotland top their groups after winning both June games

England and Turkiye scored maximum points from their two group qualifying games this month, allowing them to go into the summer break as leaders in their respective Eur0 2024 groups. England were in cruise control in both games, putting four past Malta on Friday, followed by seven against North Mac...

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

The four UK home nations, Turkiye and Azerbaijan are all in action this weekend and early next week for the next round of the Euro 2024 Group Qualifiers. Friday evening’s games will see England play Malta, Northern Ireland face Denmark, and Turkiye take on Latvia, all away from home. Wales, meanwhi...

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Azerbaijan’s Ali Jahangirov crowned winner of 2022-23 Fantasy Premier League

Each year millions of people around the world play Fantasy Football, seeking to select the best combination of Premier League players throughout the season and secure the most points. This year’s winner is Ali Jahangirov of Azerbaijan, who beat 11 million players worldwide to win the coveted title...

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Red Bull’s Sergio Pérez wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix to close the gap on F1 Driver’s Championship

Sergio “Checo” Pérez claimed top spot on the podium after beating his Red Bull colleague Max Verstappen in Sunday's Formula 1 (F1) Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Mexican driver had timed the changing of his tyres perfectly following the introduction of the safety car early in the race. It allowed Perez...

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The role of Heydar Aliyev in the development of relations between Azerbaijan and the UK

"There is a history of friendly relations and cooperation between the United Kingdom and Azerbaijan. As soon as our republic gained state independence in 1991, Great Britain was one of the first countries to recognize the independence of Azerbaijan. “Diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom...

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