How one organisation is transforming the Caspian Sea coastline into a haven for biodiversity. Leyla Aliyeva set up IDEA in 2011 with one goal in mind: to push environmental issues...
Azerbaijan is a destination for any time of year, says Vusal Nazimoglu. The Baku-based landscape photographer is known for his shots of staggering seasonal landscapes, alternating between rocky vistas covered in blankets of snow to lush...
Azerbaijan encompasses every type of landscape from Caspian Sea beaches to the high Caucasus mountains, which in summer are an escape for cool crisp air and some of the most...
In Azerbaijan and some surrounding countries, the first day of spring heralds a ten day new year's celebration, celebrating one of the oldest festivals in the world, Novruz. Literally "new...
From the F1 to the European Games, Baku has become a hotspot for major international events. Now, with a focus on youth and legacy, as well as an architectural vision...
The World Expo extends beyond just the remit of the event itself. Here, Andrew Saunders looks back at some of the greatest expos in history, and how they have influenced...
The tradition of carpet making is enjoying a renaissance, with Baku-based contemporary artist Faig Ahmed leading the crowd, particularly with his latest project, which takes him deep into the Amazon,...
Inspired by one of Azerbaijan’s most revered poets, Baku’s Nasimi Festival is a celebration of all things spiritual, musical and poetical. Laura Egerton speaks to Bahariyya Music Project director, Jahangir...
A labour of love, the Mountain of Tongues is a musical collective founded by two music lovers – Ben Wheeler and Stefan Williamson. Tima Ouzden talks to them about their travels...
Since their opening five years ago, Baku’s Flame Towers, curving and incandescent, have become a global architectural landmark. Their creator, the Texan-born, London-based architect Barry Hughes, gives Claire Wrathall the inside...