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Sleeping Through Ramadan: What a Theologian Says

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...

Scooters Spiraling Out of Control: Accidents on the Rise in Baku

AZE.US The rapid expansion of electric scooters in Baku is raising new safety concerns as accident numbers increase, particularly among underage riders. Originally promoted as a...

Could Use Of Harmala Be Restricted In Azerbaijan?

AZE.US Authorities in Azerbaijan have issued a public clarification regarding the use of harmala - locally known as uzerlik - amid growing discussion on social...

Azerbaijani Blogger Fined Under New Public Morality Law for Semi-Nude Social Media Videos

AZE.US An Azerbaijani court has fined a social media blogger under a recently amended administrative law addressing public morality violations online. According to local reports citing...

Inside Azerbaijan’s IVF Shadow Market: Donor Ads, Paternity Doubts and Legal Risks

AZE.US In Kazakhstan, paternity testing has become routine rather than exceptional. Local data suggest that roughly one in three tests returns a negative result, a...

Renting an Apartment: How to Avoid Hidden Safety Risks

AZE.US For many students and young professionals in Azerbaijan, renting an apartment often comes down to price and location. Proximity to universities or workplaces and...

Experts Warn of Rising Childhood Nutrition Concerns in Azerbaijan

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...

Which Jobs Artificial Intelligence Cannot Replace

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...

When Empathy Fades: A Quiet Social Shift in Azerbaijan

AZE.USA Across much of the world, people are speaking more about loneliness, digital isolation, and the slow erosion of everyday empathy. Azerbaijan is not immune...

Azerbaijan’s Top Court Bans Unauthorized Monitoring of Private Messaging

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s Supreme Court has ruled that monitoring a person’s private correspondence, including messages sent via WhatsApp, without that person’s knowledge or consent is prohibited,...

Qarabag Suffers Heavy Home Defeat to Newcastle in Champions League Playoff

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s Qarabag endured a decisive 1-6 home defeat to England’s Newcastle United in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff tie in...

Azerbaijan Plans Fines for E-Cigarette Use in Public Places

AZE.US Azerbaijan is preparing to introduce administrative penalties for the use and circulation of electronic cigarettes, under draft amendments currently under discussion in parliament’s committee...

University Admissions Open in Azerbaijan

AZE.US Registration for admission to universities and secondary specialized colleges in Azerbaijan will begin on February 18 and proceed in multiple online stages, according...

Experts Say Utilities Cannot Be Cut Over Building Management Fees in Azerbaijan

AZE.US Building managers and maintenance companies in Azerbaijan do not have the legal authority to disconnect gas, water or electricity over unpaid building management fees,...

Concerns Grow Over Rising Hate Speech in Azerbaijan’s Media and Social Networks

AZE.US Concern is increasing in Azerbaijan over the spread of aggressive language, insults and hate speech across parts of the media landscape and social...

Dental Treatment Costs Remain High in Azerbaijan, Driven by Imports and Private Care

AZE.US Dental services in Azerbaijan continue to draw public concern over affordability, particularly for procedures such as implants, braces and root canal treatment that are...

Road Deaths in Azerbaijan Fall to 689 in 2025, Official Data Show

AZE.US Road traffic accidents in Azerbaijan killed 689 people in 2025, down from 764 a year earlier, according to the State Statistics Committee, indicating a...

Private Clinics in Azerbaijan to Be Allowed to Provide Cancer Treatment Under New Law

Aze.US Azerbaijan’s parliament has approved legislative amendments allowing licensed private medical institutions to provide oncology services, a move expected to expand patient choice and improve...

“Youth Should Stay Away From LGBT and Political Opposition,” Lawyer Says

Aze.US Comments by Azerbaijani lawyer Akram Hasanov urging young people to avoid several social and political influences have sparked debate online, highlighting wider tensions around...

Baku in Traffic: Would Odd–Even Driving Limits Really Reduce Congestion?

Aze.US As congestion worsens across Azerbaijan’s capital, debate is growing over whether strict vehicle-restriction models used in major world cities could work in Baku. International...

Doctors Report Rise in Viral Infections in Azerbaijan

Aze.US Medical specialists in Azerbaijan are reporting an increase in viral respiratory infections amid cold seasonal weather, with some patients experiencing prolonged illness and recurring...

Fraudsters Impersonate Relatives and Bank Staff as Cyber Scams Spread in Azerbaijan

Aze.US Cases of phone and online fraud involving criminals posing as relatives, sellers, or bank employees are drawing renewed attention in Azerbaijan, as authorities and...

Debate Emerges in Azerbaijan After Proposal to Introduce Divorce Fines

Aze.US A singer’s suggestion to impose large financial penalties for divorce has sparked legal and social debate, with experts warning such measures could reduce marriages...

Cesarean Births Are Rising in Azerbaijan, Raising Medical Concerns

Aze.US The number of births delivered by cesarean section in Azerbaijan has been steadily increasing, prompting concern among obstetricians who emphasize that the procedure should...

Marriage Is Happening Later in Azerbaijan – and Economics Is a Key Reason

Aze.US The age of first marriage in Azerbaijan has been steadily rising, reflecting broader social and economic changes that are reshaping how young people plan...

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