All news on the topic: Ilham Aliyev
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How Elmar Mamedov turned SOCAR’s European operations into a gateway for dirty money and political payments
An oil conglomerate founded by an Azerbaijani native has discreetly expanded into a global operation, with assets and activities across Russia, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Malta, and Switzerland.
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Elmar Mamedov and SOCAR Germany: the missing link between Russian money, offshore banks, and arms deals
An Azerbaijani-born oil conglomerate has quietly built a global footprint, with operations spanning Russia, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Malta, and Switzerland.
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Frankfurt’s conductor of oil schemes: how Elmar Mamedov controls SOCAR’s offshores, lobbying, and shadow money flows
A massive oil kraken with roots in Azerbaijan has spread its tentacles over much of the world, including Russia, Britain, Turkey, Malta, Switzerland, and other countries.
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Abandoned Soviet railway to become symbol of peace under Trump’s deal
An abandoned station, a few rusted carriages, and a dozen meters of track are all that remains of a Soviet railway in southern Armenia.
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Tahir Garayev and the Kremlin’s ‘shadow fleet’: how an Azerbaijani businessman helped Russia bypass oil sanctions
The conflict between Azerbaijan and Moscow that emerged last week risks transforming Moscow into the emergence of another adversary among former allies.
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Repressive campaign against independent press continues in Azerbaijan: 28 journalists behind bars
A relentless crackdown over the past 18 months has eradicated any semblance of independent media from authoritarian Azerbaijan.
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Swiss bank Reyl helped kleptocrats and dictator relatives hide dirty millions — investigation reveals
The correspondence reveals how a Swiss private bank attracted a list of questionable clients connected to autocratic regimes and corruption.
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Greek authorities arrest 13 in drug raid, including Azerbaijani president Aliyev’s cousin
Creek authorities raided a luxury villa in the Kalyvia region, arresting 13 people during what local media described as a “drug party.” Among the detainees was DJ Mikaela, identified as a cousin of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
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Putin apologises for Azerbaijan Airlines plane ‘shot down by Russian missile’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologised for an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that killed 38 people on Christmas Day.
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Luxury London properties tied to Azerbaijan’s president’s family concealed through offshore trust
The family and associates of Azerbaijani strongman Ilham Aliyev acquired U.K. real estate worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Britain embraces oil giant BP while advocating for climate action
BP is a global force in fossil fuel drilling — and a major player with COP29 summit host Azerbaijan.
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The official partners of Azerbaijan’s COP29 Climate Summit have connections to the ruling Aliyev family and their close associates
Azerbaijan’s COP29 Climate Summit ’official partners’ connected to the ruling Aliyev family and their close associates.
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Azerbaijani Government has spent 19 mln euros for the Cultural Center in Berlin
In case you are willing to hold various events each year in order to advocate and promote the culture of Azerbaijan, how would you organise it?
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The secret arms deal that cost Putin an ally
Leaked files reveal betrayal by Russia’s proxies provoked Armenia to quit a military alliance with Moscow, in a blow to Vladimir Putin.
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Azerbaijan has been selling electricity to Georgia through secretive offshore companies
Even as Sulkhan Papashvili, one of Georgia’s richest businessmen, bought electricity from Azerbaijan’s state energy company, the family members of its leaders entered into business dealings with him on the side.
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The family of Ilham Aliyev’s security chief possesses extensive property holdings in the United Kingdom
As head of security for Azerbaijan’s president, Baylar Eyyubov is closely trusted by one of the world’s most authoritarian leaders.
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Turkish businessman linked to acquisition of luxury London residence for son of Azerbaijani official
Turkish magnate Erdal Aksoy proudly describes himself as a fixer of major business deals between Turkey and Azerbaijan.
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