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AZE.US Farmers report strong harvests but weak earnings, citing limited market access and multiple layers of intermediaries. Farmers in several regions of Azerbaijan say they are struggling to bring their produce to market despite solid harvest volumes, raising concerns about the structure of agricultural supply chains. Producers report that while crop yields have been satisfactory, … Read more
AZE.US Health specialists say imbalanced diets and spending priorities may be affecting children’s growth and long-term well-being. Health professionals in Azerbaijan are raising concerns over childhood nutrition as global data show increasing rates of obesity among school-aged children. According to the World Health Organization, approximately one in ten school-age children worldwide was living with obesity … Read more
AZE.US Security services and local police intervened during Peace Council meeting in the U.S. capital. An attempted protest incident targeting the Azerbaijani delegation was contained in Washington on February 19 during events related to the first meeting of the Peace Council. According to reports, a group of individuals engaged in confrontational behavior, including verbal remarks … Read more
AZE.US U.S. President Donald Trump signed a resolution outlining financial transparency principles for the newly established body. President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan took part in the first meeting of the Peace Council held in Washington on February 19 at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump. The Peace Council was established on January 22 in … Read more
AZE.US Comments follow renewed scrutiny of former presidential administration chief Ramiz Mehdiyev and broader debate over political reform in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani political figure Natig Jafarli said processes unfolding around the legacy of former presidential administration head Ramiz Mehdiyev were largely predictable and reflect a gradual weakening of a political system formed over decades, according to … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan seeks neutrality as regional tensions raise concerns over spillover threats and potential refugee flows. The possibility of Iranian missiles reaching Azerbaijani territory in the event of a broader regional conflict cannot be fully ruled out, political analyst Azad Isazade said in an interview with Musavat TV, while stressing that such a scenario remains … Read more
AZE.US As automation reshapes labor markets worldwide, experts say professions built on empathy, ethical judgment and human responsibility remain resistant to full replacement. Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming global workplaces. From data analysis and customer service to media production, companies are increasingly relying on automated systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Yet specialists argue … Read more
AZE.US Higher import costs, currency pressure and global logistics disruptions are driving a broad increase in vehicle maintenance expenses across the country. Prices for automobile spare parts in Azerbaijan have increased by roughly 10-20% over the past six months, according to market participants, with the rise affecting a wide range of products from engine oils … Read more
AZE.US Employers in Azerbaijan commonly introduce probation periods when hiring new staff, using the trial phase to assess professional skills, job performance, and overall suitability for a position. According to HR specialist Aiten Shykhaliyeva, the probation period begins on the first day a labor contract takes effect and includes only the time actually worked. Periods … Read more
AZE.US Armenian journalist Natali Aleksanyan has described the prison sentence handed to Ruben Vardanyan as justified and directly linked to his own political decisions. According to Aleksanyan, Vardanyan received repeated signals during his time in Karabakh urging him to leave the region, but he deliberately chose to remain and carry the process through to the … Read more