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Shorts, hairy legs and Baku’s double standards

By AZE.US Editorial Team Baku has somehow found itself in the middle of a summer culture war over one urgent national question: should men be...

How old is too old to drive in Azerbaijan?

AZE.US Azerbaijan does not set a maximum age for obtaining or renewing a driver’s license, according to lawyer Akram Hasanov. Hasanov said older drivers cannot be...

Restaurant in Sumgayit bans customers wearing shorts

AZE.US A restaurant in Sumgayit has barred customers wearing shorts, sparking debate over dress codes at private businesses. The rule was introduced by the Central Park...

Why friendship is getting more expensive in Azerbaijan

By AZE.US Editorial Team Friendship is supposed to be one of the few parts of life that does not come with a price tag. In Azerbaijan,...

Azerbaijan could see births fall by half in 20 years, Jafarli warns

AZE.US Azerbaijan may face a serious demographic crisis within the next 20 to 25 years if current birth trends continue, economist Natig Jafarli has warned. Writing...

Bought a Car Through a Power of Attorney? Here Are the Risks

AZE.US Buying or using a car through a power of attorney remains common in Azerbaijan, but the arrangement can create serious legal and financial problems...

Baku State University raises law faculty tuition by nearly 38%

AZE.US Baku State University has increased tuition for its Law Faculty, according to the “Azerbaijan Universities” page. The annual fee for the additional education program at...

Azerbaijan expert proposes probationary driver’s licenses for new motorists

AZE.US Azerbaijan should consider issuing driver’s licenses to new motorists for an initial probationary period before granting long-term licenses, transport expert Elmaddin Muradli told Bizim.Media,...

Zeynab Javadly’s voice and the silence of those meant to protect

By AZE.US Editorial Team The public appeals made by Azerbaijani woman Zeynab Javadly have stirred wide debate on social media in recent days. She has spoken...

Lawmakers propose raising penalty-point limit for drivers to 50

AZE.US Azerbaijani lawmakers have proposed easing the penalty-point system for drivers, arguing that the current 20-point threshold can leave professional drivers without income after minor...

Baku Cemeteries Could Be Moved Outside City

AZE.US Cemeteries in Baku could eventually be moved outside the city if pressure on burial space continues to grow, according to an Azerbaijani economist. AZE.US reports,...

MP Says Teachers Must Not Humiliate Children In Class

AZE.US Azerbaijani schools need stronger support systems for children with behavioral problems, rather than relying on punishment alone, lawmaker Jeyhun Mammadov said as public debate...

Rare 1938 Mercedes Listed In Azerbaijan For 650,000 Manats

AZE.US A rare Mercedes-Benz produced in 1938 has been put up for sale in Azerbaijan for 650,000 manats (about $382,000), a price more commonly associated...

Why Some ‘Family Restaurants’ Refuse Single Men, And Why Lawyers Say It Is Illegal

AZE.US Some restaurants in Azerbaijan are facing renewed criticism over a familiar practice: refusing entry to men who arrive alone. The issue often appears around venues...

Taxi Drivers Refuse Passengers With Children In Azerbaijan

AZE.US Parents with small children in Azerbaijan say they are increasingly facing refusals from taxi drivers, with some drivers declining rides after seeing a child...

Azerbaijan Weighs Wider Insurance Coverage For Chronic Diseases

AZE.US Azerbaijan is again discussing whether more medical services for chronic diseases should be covered by compulsory health insurance, as long-term treatment costs continue to...

An Adult Woman Is Not Family Property

By AZE.US Editorial Team A private family conflict in Azerbaijan has turned into a public argument about something much larger than one couple. A young woman...

Anxiety In Azerbaijan Has Become Much Younger, Psychiatrist Gamarlinskaya Says

AZE.US Anxiety has become more widespread in Azerbaijan in recent years, and the patients seeking help are increasingly younger, psychiatrist Halima Gamarlinskaya told Vesti Baku. Gamarlinskaya...

Azerbaijan Sets Motorcycle Tariffs For Paid Roads

AZE.US Azerbaijan has set new tariffs for motorcycles on paid sections of the country’s highways. The decision was approved at a meeting of the Tariff Council,...

Azerbaijan Detains Online Casino Administrators

AZE.US Azerbaijani cybercrime police have detained 4 people as part of a new operation against illegal online casinos and gambling platforms, the Interior Ministry said. The...

Can Students Admitted With 150-200 Points Find Jobs After Graduation?

AZE.US Azerbaijan has seen an increase in university programs where applicants can gain admission with 150-200 points. For many young people, that opens the door...

Azerbaijan May Raise Driver Penalty Point Limit To 30

AZE.US Azerbaijan may revise the penalty point limit that can lead to the temporary suspension of a driver’s license. The current system allows a driver to...

Why Young Azerbaijanis Want To Leave, Even When They Love Their Country

By AZE.US Editorial Board In Azerbaijan, youth emigration is often explained too easily. They do not love the country, some say. They look too much to...

Thousands Fail To Pay Child Support In Azerbaijan: Could A State Fund Help?

AZE.US Thousands of families in Azerbaijan continue to struggle with unpaid child support even after court rulings, reviving discussion over whether the state should step...

Azerbaijani MP Backs Elon Musk’s View Of Instagram

AZE.US Azerbaijani lawmaker Fazil Mustafa has backed Elon Musk’s critical remarks about Instagram, saying the billionaire’s assessment of the platform reflects “a certain reality.” Musk recently...

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