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Private Clinics in Azerbaijan to Be Allowed to Provide Cancer Treatment Under New Law

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Aze.US Azerbaijan’s parliament has approved legislative amendments allowing licensed private medical institutions to provide oncology services, a move expected to expand patient choice and improve access to treatment, particularly outside the capital. Under current regulations, cancer care is largely restricted to specialized state-run facilities, limiting patients’ ability to choose their physician or hospital despite broader … Read more

After Munich, No Real Normalization Seen Between Russia and Azerbaijan

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Aze.US Tensions between Moscow and Baku remain unresolved despite recent diplomatic contacts, Ukrainian political analyst Vitaliy Portnikov said, pointing to continued disputes linked to the war in Ukraine and attacks affecting Azerbaijani interests. Speaking after the Munich Security Conference, Portnikov noted that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev publicly rejected the idea that repeated shelling incidents targeting … Read more

Azerbaijan’s Aliyev Visits Serbia for Talks on Energy, Investment and Strategic Ties

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Aze.US Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade on Saturday for talks focused on expanding energy cooperation, investment flows and broader strategic ties between the two countries. Following the meeting, the leaders said they planned to deepen political and economic cooperation, with particular emphasis on natural gas supplies, electricity generation projects … Read more

Armenia Speaker Signals EU Path While Defending Cautious Balance With Russia

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Aze.US Armenian National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan said his recent visit to Moscow and meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov took place in a working and non-confrontational atmosphere, despite sharply critical coverage in Russian state media. Simonyan said the discussions contained “no aggression and no topics that could not be addressed,” adding that media … Read more

Russia Loses Ground From the Baltic to the Caspian, Azerbaijani Politician Says

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Aze.US Russia’s geopolitical influence across a corridor stretching from the Baltic Sea to the Caspian Sea is weakening as the United States and its allies expand security, military and logistical coordination in the region, Azerbaijani opposition politician Natig Jafarli wrote in a social media post. Jafarli, head of the REAL party, argued that what he … Read more

Russia Is Losing the South Caucasus

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Aze.US Recent diplomatic activity surrounding Azerbaijan and Armenia suggests a structural shift in the balance of power in the South Caucasus, a region long shaped by Russian influence. The United States has moved to deepen engagement with both countries, announcing a strategic partnership with Azerbaijan that includes cooperation in security, energy, technology and the protection … Read more

“Youth Should Stay Away From LGBT and Political Opposition,” Lawyer Says

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Aze.US Comments by Azerbaijani lawyer Akram Hasanov urging young people to avoid several social and political influences have sparked debate online, highlighting wider tensions around values, identity, and civic participation. Azerbaijani lawyer Akram Hasanov has triggered widespread discussion on social media after publishing a post outlining what he described as seven harmful influences from which … Read more

U.S. May Be Preparing for Prolonged Military Operations Against Iran

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Aze.US Reports that the United States could be preparing for a multi-week military operation against Iran are adding to regional tensions, even as diplomatic contacts continue and Washington’s final decision remains unclear. Negotiations surrounding Iran’s nuclear program have stretched on for weeks without a breakthrough, while the United States has simultaneously maintained diplomatic engagement and … Read more

Baku in Traffic: Would Odd–Even Driving Limits Really Reduce Congestion?

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Aze.US As congestion worsens across Azerbaijan’s capital, debate is growing over whether strict vehicle-restriction models used in major world cities could work in Baku. International experience suggests such measures can bring quick relief, but rarely solve the problem on their own. Traffic congestion in Baku has shifted from an occasional inconvenience to a defining feature … Read more