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AZE.US Reports of unusual “black rain” in Iran have drawn attention across the region, raising questions about possible environmental risks for neighboring countries, including Azerbaijan. The phenomenon was observed in Tehran, where rainfall reportedly carried dark particulate deposits. Environmental experts say such events typically occur when heavy air pollution accumulates in the atmosphere and is … Read more
AZE.US Fitr Zakat is one of the important religious duties performed by Muslims before the Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of Ramadan. The charitable contribution is meant to help those in need so they can also celebrate the holiday with dignity. The donation is considered both a religious obligation and a social act of … Read more
AZE.US In Azerbaijan, many parents still prefer their daughters to pursue professions such as doctor, teacher or office worker, reflecting long-standing social expectations about what careers are considered suitable for women, sociologists say. Experts note that in many cases career choices are shaped not only by a girl’s personal interests or abilities but also by … Read more
AZE.US Workers who spent years in the same profession or even at the same workplace can end up receiving very different pension payments in Azerbaijan. Experts say the key reason lies in how pension capital is accumulated throughout a person’s career. According to specialists, pensions in Azerbaijan are not simply social assistance from the state … Read more
AZE.US Israel is now effectively engaged in military confrontations across several fronts in the Middle East following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, Azerbaijani political analyst Rizvan Huseynov said in comments on the Daily Europe Online channel. According to Huseynov, the shock caused by the Oct. 7 attack – which resulted in the deaths of civilians … Read more
AZE.US Failure to pay child support can lead to serious legal consequences in Azerbaijan, including administrative penalties and criminal liability, according to official data and legal experts. Child support payments remain one of the most discussed social issues in the country, often becoming a source of conflict between former spouses. Experts stress, however, that the … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan’s foreign policy strategy is focused on maintaining balanced relations with major geopolitical powers while preserving regional stability, former Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Tofig Zulfugarov said in an interview with the YouTube channel Daily Europe Online. According to Zulfugarov, the country’s geographic position between major regional actors requires a careful and pragmatic diplomatic approach. “Maintaining … Read more
AZE.US Thousands of citizens applied for mortgage loans after Azerbaijan’s Mortgage and Credit Guarantee Fund opened new lending limits for 2026, triggering a surge in demand for housing. According to official figures, 9,019 applications were submitted for standard mortgage loans, while 4,369 applications were filed under the preferential mortgage program. However, only 2,165 applications were … Read more
AZE.US Potato prices have risen sharply across markets in Azerbaijan, with the cost of one kilogram reaching around 2 manats in some locations, roughly double the levels seen earlier this year. Just a week ago, potatoes were commonly sold for about 1 to 1.5 manats per kilogram, but traders say prices have climbed by 50–60 … Read more
AZE.US Energy cooperation remains the central pillar of relations between Azerbaijan and the European Union, President Ilham Aliyev said Wednesday during a joint press statement with European Council President António Costa in Baku. Aliyev noted that 16 countries – most of them EU member states – are already receiving Azerbaijani natural gas, highlighting Baku’s growing … Read more