AZE.US A child born outside a registered marriage in Azerbaijan is not left without legal protection and does not lose any basic rights, even if the parents’ relationship is not recognized as a lawful marriage. The issue has drawn renewed attention after recent public discussion around prohibited family unions and the legal consequences that follow … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan recorded a decline in both births and marriages in the first two months of 2026, according to data released by the State Statistics Committee. A total of 14,797 babies were registered in January and February. The birth rate fell to 8.9 per 1,000 people, down from 9.7 in the same period of 2025. … Read more
AZE.US Drivers in Azerbaijan can face fines for playing loud music in their cars, particularly during nighttime hours in residential areas. The issue falls under Article 521 of the country’s Code of Administrative Offenses, which covers violations of household noise rules. The provision applies not only to homes and courtyards, but also to parks and … Read more
AZE.US Officials in Azerbaijan are discussing a proposal that could tie fines to the minimum wage, in what supporters describe as an attempt to make penalties more proportionate to people’s incomes. A new proposal under discussion in Azerbaijan could change how fines are calculated by linking them to the minimum wage rather than keeping them … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan is discussing whether people registering a marriage should also submit a narcology certificate, adding a new medical requirement to the current list of documents. The proposal was voiced during discussions around marriage procedures and public health. Supporters say such a check could help identify drug addiction before a couple officially marries, rather than … Read more
AZE.US Violence against women remains a serious and growing problem in Azerbaijan, with new official figures raising fresh alarm over the scale of abuse inside families and households. According to the data cited in the report, 1,176 people became victims of domestic violence in the first three months of 2026. In 40 cases, the violence … Read more
AZE.US A reported relative marriage in Azerbaijan has reignited debate over whether the country’s legal ban is being properly enforced in practice. According to local reports, the children of two sisters – a male cousin and a female cousin – were married in the village of Avshar in the Aghjabadi district. The wedding was reportedly … Read more
AZE.US Recent rains in Baku have left dangerous road damage across parts of the city, creating serious risks for drivers and in some cases causing damage to vehicles. One of the problem areas was reported on the road passing under the Baghirov bridge, where the surface partially collapsed and several cars were said to have … Read more
AZE.US A new road sign introduced at several intersections in Baku is causing confusion among drivers, with many unsure how it works and when it applies. The sign, which effectively allows a driver to turn after yielding to other road users, has been installed at a number of busy junctions in the capital. But judging … Read more
AZE.US Baku plans to reduce the speed limit to 50 kilometers per hour in the central part of the city under the capital’s long-term development strategy through 2040. The measure is part of a broader urban redesign aimed at expanding pedestrian infrastructure, improving road safety and creating a more comfortable environment for people moving through … Read more