By AZE.US Editorial Team For years, Azerbaijan was viewed internationally through a relatively narrow lens: the conflict with Armenia, energy exports to Europe, and its position between Russia, Turkey and...

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Baku No Longer Wants to Remain Only a Regional Player

By AZE.US Editorial Team For years, Azerbaijan was viewed internationally through a relatively narrow lens: the conflict with Armenia, energy exports to Europe, and its...

Ilham Aliyev Arrives in Germany for Official Visit

AZE.US Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Germany on July 20 for an official visit focused on expanding economic and business cooperation between the two...

New JF-17 Fighters Are Already Defending Azerbaijan’s Skies

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s Air Force has begun actively operating its new JF-17C Block III multirole fighter jets, which are now being used in training flights and...

Russia Is Growing Weaker by the Month, Armenia Needs Peace With Azerbaijan

AZE.US Russia’s influence in the South Caucasus is steadily declining, while Armenia must move beyond decades of confrontation and build peaceful relations with Azerbaijan based...

Azerbaijan Has No Plans to Send Special Forces to Syunik

AZE.US Azerbaijan has no plans to deploy special forces to Armenia’s Syunik region, and public calls for such action do not reflect Baku’s official position,...

Armenia Needs Routes Through Azerbaijan and Turkey to Grow

AZE.US Armenia will need reliable transport links through Azerbaijan and Turkey if it wants to expand exports, reduce its dependence on Russia and secure a...

Military Risks Could Move Closer to the Caspian Region

AZE.US The continuing expansion of military tensions surrounding Russia and Iran could bring new security risks closer to the Caspian region, Azerbaijani political analyst Farhad...

Baku Expands Its Diplomatic Role Between Moscow and Kyiv

AZE.US Azerbaijan is strengthening its position as an independent diplomatic actor capable of maintaining working relations with both Russia and Ukraine, according to Turkish political...

Russia Can No Longer Impose Its Old Rules on Azerbaijan

By AZE.US Editorial Team Russia will ultimately have to accept a new reality in its relations with Azerbaijan because restoring Moscow’s former model of influence...

Black Sea Remains Dangerous for Azerbaijani Sailors

AZE.US The continuing Russia-Ukraine war is creating growing risks for civilian shipping in the Black Sea, prompting Azerbaijani authorities to warn citizens against working along...

Baku and Moscow Announce Full Normalization of Relations

AZE.US Azerbaijan and Russia have declared that their bilateral relations have been fully normalized after a period of serious tensions, following talks between Azerbaijani Foreign...

Aliyev Discusses Expanding Cooperation With John Deere in Azerbaijan

AZE.US President Ilham Aliyev met with a delegation from U.S. agricultural machinery manufacturer John Deere on July 16 to discuss prospects for expanding cooperation in...

Little Baku in the U.S.: Cash Jobs, Borrowed Accounts and Fear of Deportation

A growing Azerbaijani community in Northern Virginia was built partly by newcomers who entered through the southern border and expected time, work permits or...

Armenia and Russia After the Election: A Divorce Delayed, Not Canceled

Yerevan is steadily moving out of Moscow’s political orbit, but economic dependence makes a clean break impossible. Russia, meanwhile, has lost the ability to...

Russia Cannot Accept Azerbaijan’s Rise as an Independent Regional Power

Russia continues to view the South Caucasus through an imperial lens and is struggling to accept Azerbaijan’s emergence as an independent regional power capable of openly defending its national interest

Azerbaijan Reaffirms Support for an Independent Palestinian State

AZE.US Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on July 16 received Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa in Baku, reaffirming Azerbaijan’s support for the establishment of an independent...

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ABB Customers Report Mass Card Charges After Technical Glitch

AZE.US Customers of Azerbaijan’s ABB bank have reported unexpected withdrawals from their payment cards, with some accounts allegedly falling into negative balances. According to Ölkə.az, several customers wrote on social media...

Ukraine Is Also Fighting for Azerbaijan, Analyst Says

AZE.US Ukraine’s resistance to Russia matters not only to Europe but also to Azerbaijan and the wider post-Soviet region, an Azerbaijani analyst Ali Mustafa said...

Azerbaijan to Register Freelancers for Tax Purposes

AZE.US Azerbaijan has established new tax rules for freelancers and digital nomads earning income from foreign sources. The changes are included in amendments to the Tax...

People Risk Their Lives by Entering the Caspian Sea in Strong Winds

AZE.US People in Azerbaijan are putting their lives at risk by entering the Caspian Sea during strong winds and rough conditions, despite clear signs that...

Vacation Abroad Can Cost Less Than a Trip Within Azerbaijan

AZE.US A two-day vacation in Azerbaijan’s regions can cost a couple between 300 and 500 manats ($176–$294), prompting some travelers to consider Turkey or Georgia...

Pashinyan Is Building an Authoritarian System Behind a Democratic Facade, Analyst Says

AZE.US Political confrontation in Armenia has deepened following the country’s parliamentary elections, with opposition groups accusing the government of pressuring political rivals, using administrative resources...

ABB Customers Report Mass Card Charges After Technical Glitch

AZE.US Customers of Azerbaijan’s ABB bank have reported unexpected withdrawals from their payment cards, with some accounts allegedly falling into negative balances. According to Ölkə.az, several...

Why Falling Bank Profits Will Not Make Loans Cheaper

AZE.US Several Azerbaijani banks reported weaker financial results in the first half of 2026, including lower profits, declining revenues and shrinking deposit portfolios. However, economists...

Dərs Evi to Launch New Academic Year for University Applicants on August 1

AZE.US The Dərs Evi educational center will begin its new academic year on August 1, opening classes for 10th and 11th-grade students preparing to apply...

Black Sea Remains Dangerous for Azerbaijani Sailors

AZE.US The continuing Russia-Ukraine war is creating growing risks for civilian shipping in the Black Sea, prompting Azerbaijani authorities to warn citizens against working along...

Service Charges at Baku Restaurants Rise to 30%

AZE.US Some restaurants in Baku are adding service and entertainment fees of up to 30% to customers’ bills, according to a local television report. In addition...

What to Do If a Bank Demands Payment of a Relative’s Loan

AZE.US Banks and credit organizations in Azerbaijan should stop contacting a borrower’s relatives if those individuals have clearly asked not to be called again, according...

These Baku Beaches Carry the Highest Drowning Risk, Expert Warns

AZE.US Several beaches around Azerbaijan’s Absheron Peninsula may pose an increased drowning risk because of sudden changes in water depth, underwater currents and the continuing...

Number of Children Registered With Autism More Than Doubles in Azerbaijan

AZE.US The number of children registered with autism in Azerbaijan has more than doubled over the past five years. According to figures reported by AZE.US, 1,624...

Fish Prices May Rise Again in Azerbaijan

AZE.US Fish prices in Azerbaijan could increase again as the government prepares tighter controls over the fishing industry, including a new electronic tracking system for...

No Decline in Apartment Prices Expected in Azerbaijan for Now

AZE.US A noticeable decline in apartment prices is not expected in Azerbaijan in the near future, even as sellers report difficulty finding buyers and many...

Baku Couriers Complain About Fines and Lack of Parking

AZE.US Delivery couriers in Baku say the lack of short-term parking spaces is forcing them to choose between violating traffic rules and losing valuable time...

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