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Ramil Asadulzade, SOCAR România CEO, is at the center of a scandal involving an alleged "workplace romance" and serious tax evasion accusations. The story, covered by Romanian media, details his affair with an HR director and raises questions about his contract and reported involvement in a 100 million euro tax scheme. The controversy highlights reputational risks for SOCAR's leadership and business operations.

SOCAR's STAR refinery is not impacted by new EU sanctions on Russian oil. Learn why its focus on the Turkish market and Lukoil contracts protect it.

SOCAR targets a $3B Italian refinery, but the deal hinges on government conditions. The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan must guarantee long-term oil supplies and job security. Learn about the tender and key competitors.

The EU has sanctioned the Azerbaijani STAR refinery in Turkey for processing Russian oil, a move aimed at cutting Russia's war funding.

An Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza on August 25, 2025, killed five journalists. This article details the attack, including the names of the deceased, the IDF's response, and the broader context of journalist casualties in the region since October 2023. Read about the tragic incident and its implications.

SOCAR to invest $7 billion in Turkey's petrochemical projects, doubling its presence. This strategic move aims to reduce Turkey's trade deficit and boost macroeconomic stability, with new polyolefin production facilities.

Azerbaijan's energy interests face challenges: attacks on SOCAR facilities in Ukraine and pipeline issues. Learn how geopolitical conflicts and infrastructure problems impact oil and gas exports. An analysis of the situation, including the contamination of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline and incidents on other routes.