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AZE.US The reported delivery of more than 100 Starlink terminals to Armenia may appear, at first glance, to be a technical or humanitarian step aimed at improving connectivity. In reality, the move carries broader geopolitical meaning. In a region where infrastructure, security, and influence are tightly intertwined, digital access is never just about the internet. … Read more
AZE.US Registration for admission to universities and secondary specialized colleges in Azerbaijan will begin on February 18 and proceed in multiple online stages, according to the State Examination Center. The first application phase will run through March 5. During this period, both current high-school graduates and graduates of previous years must create a personal account … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan imported 129,933 tonnes of wheat in January, worth $28.87 million, marking a 50% increase in volume and a 54.4% rise in value compared with the same period last year, according to data cited by economist Natig Jafarli. The figures highlight the country’s continued reliance on imported food staples despite long-standing policy emphasis on … Read more
AZE.US Rental prices in Azerbaijan’s capital continue to climb amid strong demand and limited housing supply, making affordable accommodation increasingly difficult to secure for students and young families. Current monthly rents across Baku range roughly from 250 to 1,400 manats, with higher prices concentrated in central districts where infrastructure, commercial activity, and population density remain … Read more
AZE.US Building managers and maintenance companies in Azerbaijan do not have the legal authority to disconnect gas, water or electricity over unpaid building management fees, according to legal and property experts, amid recurring complaints from residents of newly constructed apartment blocks. Residents in some new developments report receiving notices warning that utilities could be suspended … Read more
AZE.US Concern is increasing in Azerbaijan over the spread of aggressive language, insults and hate speech across parts of the media landscape and social networks, according to recent discussions involving journalists and media experts. Participants in the debate said public discourse is increasingly shifting from argument-based discussion toward personal attacks, threats and public humiliation, trends … Read more
AZE.US Concerns are growing in Azerbaijan over a possible rise in pharmaceutical prices, including medications used in oncology treatment, amid broader inflationary pressure affecting consumer goods and daily living costs. Reports from pharmacies indicate that prices for certain medicines have already begun to shift in recent weeks. Any sustained increase in oncology drug costs could … Read more
AZE.US Public and political debate in Armenia has intensified over the country’s foreign policy direction, including how to balance longstanding ties with Russia against expanding cooperation with Western partners in energy, technology and infrastructure. Discussions have been fueled by proposed projects that supporters say could accelerate technological modernization, reduce external energy dependence and create new … Read more
AZE.US A recent apartment fire in the capital has renewed attention to how property damage is compensated and the role of insurance in covering losses. Experts say the primary protection against financial loss is property insurance. If a home is uninsured, owners typically must bear restoration costs themselves. Mandatory insurance usually covers structural elements and … Read more
AZE.US A court in Azerbaijan’s capital has continued hearings in the criminal case against two men accused of espionage and treason linked to France, according to court proceedings and state investigators. The case involves Martin Ryan, who faces espionage charges, and Azerbaijani citizen Azad Mammadli, who is charged with high treason. The hearing took place … Read more