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Sports Journalist Questions Figure Skater’s Olympic Participation

Aze.US Azerbaijani sports journalist Vugar Vugarli has issued a sharp public critique of the country’s decision to send figure skater Vladimir Litvintsev to the Olympic...

Divorce Is Rising Quietly – and the Reasons Go Beyond Money

Aze.US Divorce is becoming a more visible social reality in Azerbaijan, but the forces behind it are often misunderstood. While financial pressure is frequently cited...

Valentine’s Day Dinner in Baku Reaches Up to 400 Manats per Person

Aze.US Restaurants across the capital are nearly fully booked ahead of February 14, with special menus, deposits, and entertainment programs pushing prices far above regular...

Women Aren’t Rejecting Love. They’re Rejecting Unsafe Marriage

Aze.US When loneliness feels safer than family Across many societies, including Azerbaijan, more women are choosing to stay single. This is not a rebellion against love...

Rising Aggression Among Youth Linked to Stress, Isolation, and Digital Overload

Aze.US Mental health specialists in Azerbaijan are reporting a noticeable rise in aggressive behavior, particularly among adolescents, pointing to a combination of digital immersion, emotional...

Homeowners Forced to Rent as Displaced Families Occupy Their Apartments for Decades

Aze.US Several apartment owners in Baku report that their properties have remained occupied by formerly displaced families for over three decades, while the legal owners...

Courtyards of New Buildings Turn Into Parking Lots as Residents Search for Solutions

Aze.US As new apartment complexes continue to rise across Baku, a quieter urban problem is becoming impossible to ignore: there are simply not enough parking...

School Shooting in Baku: Should Parents Be Held Responsible?

Aze.US A recent shooting at a private lyceum in Baku, where a student opened fire on a teacher, has triggered widespread public discussion across Azerbaijan....

Fake Jobs Abroad: How Azerbaijanis Are Being Left Without Their Money

Aze.US Promises of high salaries, favorable conditions, and fast document processing are increasingly appearing on social media, but many of these offers conceal sophisticated fraud...

Marriage of Convenience? How Youth Values Are Changing in Azerbaijan

Aze.US A growing share of young people in Azerbaijan now view a partner’s financial position as one of the decisive factors when considering marriage. Where emotional...

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