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AZE.US Ukraine is no longer operating within the boundaries of a regional conflict. A recent statement from an Iranian lawmaker – suggesting that Ukraine could be considered a legitimate target due to its cooperation with Israel and the United States – reflects a broader shift already underway. Kyiv is increasingly being pulled into a wider … Read more
AZE.US Iran’s apparent wartime cohesion is masking deeper structural tensions that could resurface once the conflict subsides, according to former Azerbaijani ambassador to Iran Javanshir Akhundov. In an interview with Daily Europe Online, Akhundov described the current moment as a textbook case of “rally around the flag,” where external pressure temporarily consolidates society. But he … Read more
AZE.US Food prices at bazaars across Azerbaijan are edging higher ahead of the Novruz holiday, as demand for traditional праздничный table items picks up. Vendors say prices for key продуктов have been rising steadily over the past several months, particularly for nuts and dried fruits, which are central to Novruz celebrations. At Baku markets, current … Read more
AZE.US U.S. President Donald Trump said American forces have struck more than 7,000 targets in Iran since the start of the conflict, describing the campaign as a major blow to Tehran’s military capabilities. Speaking about the operation, Trump said most of the strikes targeted military facilities and related infrastructure across the country. He also claimed … Read more
AZE.US Many citizens in Azerbaijan continue to rely on bank loans, but the interest rates offered by different banks can vary significantly even for the same loan amount and repayment period. Borrowers often complain that rates remain too high. “Interest rates are very high. I’ve been following bank offers for more than ten years – … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijani economist Natig Jafarli has questioned how pension savings accumulated by citizens in the country’s State Social Protection Fund (DSMF) are managed and whether contributors have sufficient rights to access those funds. In a post on social media, Jafarli pointed to demographic and structural issues within the pension system, noting that the number of … Read more
AZE.US Divorce is becoming a more widely discussed social issue in Azerbaijan, as experts and citizens debate why more families are breaking apart. According to data from the Ministry of Justice, 48,477 marriages and approximately 20,676 divorces were officially registered in the country in 2025. Although the number of divorces has slightly decreased compared with … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan has tightened regulations governing advertising on social media platforms, introducing new rules that directly affect bloggers and online influencers. Under amendments to the country’s Law on Advertising, influencers are now prohibited from promoting products as if they have personally used them if they have not actually done so. Authorities say the changes are … Read more
AZE.US Residents of several districts of Baku reported hearing the sound of drones in the sky late at night, prompting discussion and concern on social media. An itibarıyla Azerbaycan’ın başkenti Bakü semalarında drone sesi duyulmaktadır pic.twitter.com/thpczGZNIj — Elyar Türker (@ElyarMakuyi) March 15, 2026 According to eyewitnesses, the distinctive buzzing noise was heard in different parts … Read more
AZE.US In many loan agreements, banks in Azerbaijan require a guarantor who agrees to repay the debt if the borrower cannot. But the situation becomes more complex if the borrower dies before the loan is fully repaid. According to legal experts, the first responsibility generally shifts to the borrower’s heirs, but only if they formally … Read more