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AZE.US As Muslims observe the holy month of Ramadan, questions often arise about daily routines during fasting hours – including whether spending most of the day asleep contradicts the spirit of the fast. Azerbaijani theologian Tural Irfan addressed the issue in comments to local media, saying that while sleeping during the day does not invalidate … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan’s decision to cancel several customs exemptions on car imports from January 1, 2026, is beginning to reshape the auto market. The move has increased import costs, particularly affecting vehicles assembled in China, though the broader impact remains uneven. Market participants say some models that sold for around 25,000 manats last year are now … Read more
AZE.US Four years after Azerbaijan and Russia signed their declaration on allied cooperation, questions are growing about what that document now means in practice. While the text remains in force, the political atmosphere between Baku and Moscow has shifted markedly, shaped by the war in Ukraine, regional realignments and a series of bilateral tensions. The … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan imports 76% of its food products – a figure that former Finance Minister Fikret Yusifov described as “a shame” during an appearance on Musavat TV. “What does this mean?” Yusifov said. “We are a country located in nine out of eleven climate zones. We are told we are fortunate in terms of natural … Read more
AZE.US Consumer deception remains a persistent problem in Azerbaijan, affecting a wide range of sectors – from retail and online shopping to automobiles and real estate. One of the most common complaints involves price discrepancies. Customers frequently report that the price displayed on store shelves does not match the amount charged at checkout. In some … Read more
AZE.US Feb. 24 marks the fourth anniversary of the war that reshaped not only Ukraine and Russia, but the entire architecture of European security. What felt like a geopolitical shock in 2022 has become a prolonged reality in 2026. Four years is long enough for governments to change, forecasts to collapse and initial emotional reactions … Read more
AZE.US The number of livestock in Azerbaijan continues to decrease, according to the latest official data. As of January 1 this year, the country recorded 2,435,500 head of cattle and 6,757,800 head of small ruminants, including sheep and goats. Compared to the same period last year, cattle numbers fell by more than 30,000 head, while … Read more
AZE.US Alexander Iskandaryan, director of the Caucasus Institute, shared his views in an interview with Echo Baku on the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace process, the role of global powers, and shifting political dynamics in the region. According to Iskandaryan, the potential signing of a peace treaty should not automatically be equated with lasting peace. “Signing a document … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijani political figure Ilgar Mammadov has accused a local media outlet of publishing a misleading headline after reporting the killing of a person who shares his name. The article in question carried the headline “Ilgar Mammadov was killed,” referring to a private citizen with the same name. According to Mammadov, the wording could have … Read more
AZE.US A debate has emerged in Azerbaijan over whether the number of members of parliament should be increased to reflect demographic changes over the past three decades. Under Article 82 of the Constitution, the Milli Majlis consists of 125 deputies. When the Constitution was adopted in 1995, Azerbaijan’s population stood at approximately 7 million. Today, … Read more