Iran Strike Risk Seen as Low but Not Impossible

AZE.US Azerbaijan seeks neutrality as regional tensions raise concerns over spillover threats and potential refugee flows. The possibility of Iranian missiles reaching Azerbaijani territory in the event of a broader regional conflict cannot be fully ruled out, political analyst Azad Isazade said in an interview with Musavat TV, while stressing that such a scenario remains … Read more

Which Jobs Artificial Intelligence Cannot Replace

AZE.US As automation reshapes labor markets worldwide, experts say professions built on empathy, ethical judgment and human responsibility remain resistant to full replacement. Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming global workplaces. From data analysis and customer service to media production, companies are increasingly relying on automated systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Yet specialists argue … Read more

Auto Parts Prices in Azerbaijan Rise by Up to 20%

AZE.US Higher import costs, currency pressure and global logistics disruptions are driving a broad increase in vehicle maintenance expenses across the country. Prices for automobile spare parts in Azerbaijan have increased by roughly 10-20% over the past six months, according to market participants, with the rise affecting a wide range of products from engine oils … Read more

How Long Can a Probation Period Last in Azerbaijan?

AZE.US Employers in Azerbaijan commonly introduce probation periods when hiring new staff, using the trial phase to assess professional skills, job performance, and overall suitability for a position. According to HR specialist Aiten Shykhaliyeva, the probation period begins on the first day a labor contract takes effect and includes only the time actually worked. Periods … Read more

Armenian Journalist Calls Vardanyan Verdict Fair

AZE.US Armenian journalist Natali Aleksanyan has described the prison sentence handed to Ruben Vardanyan as justified and directly linked to his own political decisions. According to Aleksanyan, Vardanyan received repeated signals during his time in Karabakh urging him to leave the region, but he deliberately chose to remain and carry the process through to the … Read more

Unexplained Transfers and Account Restrictions: What Is Happening With m10 by PashaPay

AZE.US A growing controversy around Azerbaijan’s electronic wallet m10, operated by PashaPay and backed by Kapital Bank, is raising broader questions about financial security, regulatory oversight, and systemic risk in the country’s rapidly expanding fintech sector. Users have reported unexplained incoming transfers and temporary restrictions on account operations, while official information about the scale of … Read more

When Empathy Fades: A Quiet Social Shift in Azerbaijan

AZE.USA Across much of the world, people are speaking more about loneliness, digital isolation, and the slow erosion of everyday empathy. Azerbaijan is not immune to this shift. In some ways, it reveals the change with unusual clarity. Conversations inside families are becoming shorter. Friendships increasingly exist through screens. And in moments of public distress, … Read more

The More Azerbaijan Exports, the Higher Prices at Home?

AZE.US Azerbaijan is increasing exports of several agricultural products, yet domestic food prices remain elevated, highlighting a persistent imbalance between external demand and local affordability. Economist Rashad Hasanov says producers tend to prioritize higher-margin foreign markets, which can limit supply inside the country and keep retail prices from falling even during periods of strong harvests. … Read more

Azerbaijan’s Top Court Bans Unauthorized Monitoring of Private Messaging

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s Supreme Court has ruled that monitoring a person’s private correspondence, including messages sent via WhatsApp, without that person’s knowledge or consent is prohibited, according to a new legal position adopted by the court’s plenary session. The ruling affirms that the right to privacy of correspondence protects the confidentiality of information transmitted through mail, … Read more

Aliyev Meets AIPAC Leadership in Washington During U.S. Visit

AZE.US Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with senior representatives of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) in Washington on Tuesday during a working visit to the United States at the invitation of President Donald Trump. According to the presidential office, Aliyev held talks with AIPAC Executive Director Elliot Brandt and members of the organization’s … Read more