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AZE.US As the holy month of Ramadan begins, questions about what does and does not break the daily fast frequently arise among believers. Everyday activities such as brushing teeth, bathing, or receiving medical injections are often discussed in both religious and social contexts. According to theologian Ibrahim Guliyev, a lecturer at the Azerbaijan Institute of … Read more
AZE.US Interest in football has been steadily growing in Azerbaijan, reflected in rising attendance at domestic league matches. But as the sport becomes more commercialized, the price of official fan merchandise has also climbed, putting club jerseys out of reach for many supporters. Official jerseys and fan apparel are typically sold through club stores and … Read more
AZE.US Rising tensions in the region could affect the supply and pricing of goods imported from Iran, though experts say the overall impact on Azerbaijan’s market is likely to be limited. Iranian products – particularly butter, vegetable oils, confectionery, nuts and cleaning supplies – are widely available in Baku’s grocery stores. Consumers say the main … Read more
AZE.US Turkey warned that the escalating confrontation involving Iran could expand beyond its current scope if additional regional actors enter the conflict. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that if countries targeted by Iran choose to exercise their right of retaliation, the conflict could “expand on two fronts.” Speaking in a live broadcast on TRT … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan signaled a new phase in its energy strategy on Tuesday as officials gathered in Baku for the 12th Ministerial Meeting of the Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council and the 4th Ministerial Meeting on Green Energy. President Ilham Aliyev told participants that Azerbaijan now supplies natural gas to 16 countries, up from 12 a … Read more
AZE.US The military operation launched by the United States and Israel against Iran has triggered not only security concerns in the Persian Gulf, but also strategic reassessments across neighboring regions. For the South Caucasus – situated directly north of Iran – the stakes are tangible. Experts generally outline four main scenarios for how events inside … Read more
AZE.US The volume of non-performing loans (NPLs) in Azerbaijan has risen again, signaling growing financial strain among borrowers. As of February 2026, problem consumer loans increased by approximately 6% compared to January and by more than 17% year-on-year. In the business lending segment, the increase reached roughly 18%, according to recent data cited by local … Read more
AZE.US The number of children born outside officially registered marriages in Azerbaijan continues to decline, according to new data released by the Ministry of Justice. In response to a media inquiry, the ministry reported that 11,558 children were born outside formal marriage in 2025. This translates into an average of 32 births per day. A … Read more
AZE.US A senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a public warning directed at Azerbaijan, further escalating tensions amid an already volatile regional environment. In a video statement circulated by regional MEDIA TURK TV, the commander cautioned Baku to “be careful” and suggested that alleged cooperation with hostile forces would not … Read more
AZE.US Patients across Azerbaijan are increasingly hearing the same response at pharmacies: “It’s not available.” For people living with chronic illnesses – particularly asthma and other respiratory conditions – the absence of prescribed medication is more than an inconvenience. It is a direct health risk. Pharmacists confirm that some high-demand medicines have been difficult to … Read more