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AZE.US The editor-in-chief of the Azerbaijani news portal 7NEWS.az, Sabuhi Abbasov, says the website has been inaccessible inside the country for nearly ten days. According to Abbasov, the domain 7news.az appears to be blocked for users within Azerbaijan, while it remains accessible from abroad and through VPN services. The editor claims the restriction was imposed … Read more
AZE.US Fish prices at markets in Baku have increased in recent days as demand rises ahead of the Novruz holiday, when fish is traditionally included in festive meals. One of the most noticeable price jumps has been for kutum, a popular fish often served during the holiday season. The price for one kilogram has risen … Read more
AZE.US Baku plans to build up to 200,000 new apartments by 2040, according to the Azerbaijani government’s report on its activities in 2025, which was presented to the country’s parliament. The large-scale construction program is part of the Baku Master Plan, which aims to expand housing supply and improve living standards in the capital as … Read more
AZE.US Iran’s political decisions and confrontational rhetoric have played a major role in escalating tensions that eventually led to the current conflict, according to Baku-based political commentator Azer Hasrаt. Speaking about the unfolding crisis, Hasrat said Tehran’s actions over recent years have significantly increased the risk of a broader regional confrontation. According to him, Iran … Read more
AZE.US Claims that the United States bombed a school in Tehran during recent strikes are part of an Iranian disinformation campaign, according to Baku-based political commentator Azer Hasrat. Speaking about reports circulating in Iranian media, Hasret said there is no credible evidence that a school was directly targeted in the alleged incident. According to the … Read more
AZE.US With the Novruz holiday approaching, many residents of Azerbaijan have already begun planning short trips during the upcoming long break. Travel agencies say demand for regional tourism traditionally rises ahead of the spring holiday, as families look to spend a few days outside the capital. Industry representatives note that interest in domestic travel is … Read more
AZE.US Rising global oil prices triggered by escalating tensions around Iran could have an unexpected side effect in Azerbaijan: higher real estate prices in Baku. Energy markets have reacted quickly to the growing instability in the Middle East. Traders have begun factoring geopolitical risk into oil prices, pushing Brent crude higher as investors worry about … Read more
AZE.US Up to 90 percent of Iran’s missile infrastructure may have been destroyed during recent military strikes, significantly reducing the country’s ability to carry out large-scale attacks, Azerbaijani political analyst Murad Saddadinov said. Speaking in an interview with the Daily Europe Online channel, Saddadinov said the operation targeting Iranian military facilities has caused major damage … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan is preparing for the future introduction of autonomous, driverless transport, according to the country’s digital development roadmap for the coming years. The initiative is included in the 2026-2028 Action Plan for Accelerating Digital Development, approved by President Ilham Aliyev. The plan предусматривает создание правовой, технологической и институциональной базы для внедрения автономных систем в … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijani athlete Gunay Gurbanova has won the U-23 European Wrestling Championship, claiming gold at the tournament held in Zrenjanin, Serbia. Competing in the 59 kg weight category, Gurbanova faced Belarusian wrestler Marta Hetmanava in the final bout. The match ended with a victory for the Azerbaijani athlete, securing her the European champion title in … Read more