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Why Women in Azerbaijan’s Regions Die in Childbirth

AZE.US Maternal deaths during childbirth remain a serious concern in Azerbaijan, particularly in rural and remote parts of the country. Of 26 registered maternal deaths, 16...

Caspian Sea Is Rapidly Shrinking, Threatening Ports, Fish Stocks and Beaches

AZE.US The Caspian Sea is retreating at an accelerating pace, creating growing risks for port infrastructure, fisheries, coastal communities and popular beaches in Azerbaijan. As AZE.US...

These Baku Beaches Carry the Highest Drowning Risk, Expert Warns

AZE.US Several beaches around Azerbaijan’s Absheron Peninsula may pose an increased drowning risk because of sudden changes in water depth, underwater currents and the continuing...

Pre-Wedding Expenses in Azerbaijan Now Rival the Cost of the Wedding Itself

AZE.US Engagement parties, henna nights, matchmaking ceremonies, holiday gifts and other traditions held before a wedding are placing a growing financial burden on families in...

Women’s Photos Altered With AI in Azerbaijan Extortion Scheme

AZE.US Azerbaijani cybercrime police have detained two men suspected of altering women’s photographs with artificial intelligence tools and demanding money to remove the images from...

Measles and Chickenpox Cases Rise Sharply in Azerbaijan

AZE.US Azerbaijan recorded a sharp increase in measles and chickenpox infections during the first five months of 2026, according to the State Statistical Committee. Chickenpox cases...

Number of Children Registered With Autism More Than Doubles in Azerbaijan

AZE.US The number of children registered with autism in Azerbaijan has more than doubled over the past five years. According to figures reported by AZE.US, 1,624...

Part of Child Support Payments in Azerbaijan May Be Transferred to a Child’s Bank Account

AZE.US A parent paying child support in Azerbaijan may ask a court to order that part of the money be transferred directly to a bank...

Actress Responds to Backlash Over Azerbaijan’s Viral Cosmetic Surgery Ad

AZE.US Azerbaijani actress Turkan Murad has responded to criticism after appearing in a controversial commercial that sparked a wider debate over cosmetic surgery, beauty standards...

Azerbaijan Plans New Regional Development Program to Reduce Migration to Baku

AZE.US Azerbaijan is preparing a new state program for 2027–2030 aimed at narrowing the economic gap between Baku and the country’s regions and reducing the...

People Risk Their Lives by Entering the Caspian Sea in Strong Winds

AZE.US People in Azerbaijan are putting their lives at risk by entering the Caspian Sea during strong winds and rough conditions, despite clear signs that...

Dərs Evi to Launch New Academic Year for University Applicants on August 1

AZE.US The Dərs Evi educational center will begin its new academic year on August 1, opening classes for 10th and 11th-grade students preparing to apply...

Is It Wrong to Give Money to Beggars?

AZE.US Whether people should give money to beggars remains a frequent subject of debate in Azerbaijan. Some argue that street begging has become a profession for...

Azerbaijan Lawmaker Calls for Overhaul of Higher Education Model

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s current higher education model has become outdated and should be revised, lawmaker Jeyhun Mammadov has said. The debate was sparked by figures indicating that...

Private Shelter Owner Asks for Help Building a New Home for 120 Rescued Dogs

AZE.US A woman who runs a private shelter for stray and injured dogs in Azerbaijan has appealed for public support to help build a new...

Azerbaijan’s Handball Crisis Deepens After Teams Lose ABU Arena

AZE.US Azerbaijani handball has been left without its main training venue, prompting fresh questions about the management and financing of the sport. Prominent Azerbaijani journalist Vugar...

Why Some Azerbaijani Men Now See Marriage As A Financial Risk

AZE.US As housing becomes harder to afford and divorce remains common, a growing number of young men fear that marriage could leave them with debt,...

Arab Traditions Presented As Islam, Theologian Says

AZE.US Widely held beliefs that Islam forbids women from receiving an education, requires girls to be married off at an early age, or prescribes clothing...

Azerbaijan Tightens Rules for Drone Use

AZE.US Azerbaijan has tightened regulations governing the use of civilian drones and autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles. The Milli Majlis approved amendments to the Law on Aviation...

Divorce as a Loss of Control: What Drives Men to Kill

AZE.US A distorted sense of ownership, jealousy and the fear of losing control over a woman can push some men toward extreme violence after divorce,...

Two Apartments or 400,000 Manats: What Does “Forgiveness” Cost Now?

AZE.US Relatives of people killed in accidents in Azerbaijan are increasingly demanding large sums of money, apartments and other property from defendants in exchange for...

Azerbaijan Needs Russian-Speaking Specialists, MP Says

AZE.US Azerbaijan should train professionals who speak Russian fluently and can defend the country’s interests in Russian-language media, lawmaker Razi Nurullayev said in an interview...

Driving A Moped Will Require A License: All State Fees Announced

AZE.US Moped riders in Azerbaijan will be required to obtain a driver’s license, while owners will also have to register their vehicles, obtain license plates...

Why Drivers Are Usually Blamed After Hitting Pedestrians

AZE.US Drivers in Azerbaijan are often held responsible in pedestrian collision cases, even when the circumstances may point to possible fault on the part of...

No Mumps Epidemic: Health Ministry Rejects Reports

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Health has rejected social media claims that mumps is spreading widely in Baku, saying the current epidemiological situation remains stable. In recent...

Qarabağ Cruise Past Vestri With 3-0 Europa League Win

AZE.US Qarabağ made a convincing start to their 2026/27 UEFA Europa League campaign with a 3-0 victory over Iceland’s Vestri in Baku. The first-leg match in...

Woman With Cerebral Palsy Gives Birth To Healthy Baby In Azerbaijan

AZE.US A woman with cerebral palsy has given birth to a healthy baby girl in Azerbaijan. The newborn weighed 3.6 kilograms. Her doctor, obstetrician-gynecologist Vilayat Abbasov, said...

Will University And College Tuition Rise In Azerbaijan?

AZE.US Tuition fees at universities and colleges remain one of the main financial concerns for students and families in Azerbaijan, especially for those admitted on...

School Uniforms in Azerbaijan May Become More Expensive

AZE.US With more than two months left before the start of the new academic year, many parents in Azerbaijan are already looking at the cost...

“Weight Loss Coffee” Sold on Social Media Found to Be Dangerous

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s Food Safety Agency has warned the public after a dangerous banned substance was found in several “weight loss” products sold through social media. The...

Security Camera in Apartment Hallway Could Lead to Court Case, Supreme Court Says

AZE.US A security camera installed in the hallway of an apartment building may be considered unlawful if it continuously records neighbors, their apartment doors, visitors...

CDDF and Universal Peace Federation Launch Peacebuilding Partnership

AZE.US The Washington-based Cultural Diplomacy and Development Foundation (CDDF) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Universal Peace Federation to cooperate on peacebuilding, education...

Studying in Turkey: Admission, Tuition and Diploma Recognition for Azerbaijani Students

AZE.US Turkey remains one of the most popular higher education destinations for students from Azerbaijan, offering geographic proximity, cultural familiarity, internationally recognized universities and a...

Singer’s Daughter Accused of Running 2.2 Million Manat Gold Ponzi Scheme

AZE.US A woman involved in Azerbaijan’s gold trade has been arrested over an alleged investment fraud scheme that may have caused losses exceeding 2.2 million...

Baku Launches Free Electric Shuttles on 550-Meter Routes, Sparking Debate

AZE.US Baku has launched free electric shuttle buses in parts of the city center where vehicle access is restricted, but the unusually short routes have...

Azerbaijani Model Reportedly Marries Dubai Sheikh 45 Years Her Senior

AZE.US A young Azerbaijani model has reportedly married a Dubai sheikh who is 45 years older than her, according to a claim circulating on social...

Births in Azerbaijan Fall 26% in First Five Months of 2026

AZE.US Azerbaijan recorded one of its sharpest declines in births in recent years during the first five months of 2026. According to the State Statistical Committee,...

Chemical Waste Dumped Near Baku’s Shikhov Beach? Officials Deny Claim

AZE.US Video footage showing a dark, murky discharge flowing into the Caspian Sea near Shikhov Beach in Baku has sparked concern among local residents and...

Azerbaijanis Without Proper Registration May Face Problems in Russia

AZE.US A new package of migration bills under consideration in Russia could create additional risks for Azerbaijani nationals who work in the country without proper...

Patients Prescribed Unnecessary Drugs: Are Doctors Getting a Cut?

AZE.US Some patients in Azerbaijan say doctors are prescribing expensive or unnecessary medicines linked to particular pharmaceutical companies, raising concerns about possible financial incentives behind...

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