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 law enforcement authorities, a 30-year-old woman identified as Z. Karimova was found to have posted videos on Instagram in which she displayed parts of her body and shared her … Read more
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 trend researchers there link to family infidelity and the widespread use of assisted reproductive technologies. But what about Azerbaijan? There is no publicly available official data on paternity testing in … Read more
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 affordable rent typically drive decisions. Safety considerations, however, are frequently addressed only after a lease is signed. Recent incidents involving gas-related accidents in residential properties have drawn attention to safety … Read more
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 nutrition as global data show increasing rates of obesity among school-aged children. According to the World Health Organization, approximately one in ten school-age children worldwide was living with obesity … Read more
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 rapidly transforming global workplaces. From data analysis and customer service to media production, companies are increasingly relying on automated systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Yet specialists argue … Read more
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 to this shift. In some ways, it reveals the change with unusual clarity. Conversations inside families are becoming shorter. Friendships increasingly exist through screens. And in moments of public distress, … Read more
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, according to a new legal position adopted by the court’s plenary session. The ruling affirms that the right to privacy of correspondence protects the confidentiality of information transmitted through mail, … Read more
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 Baku. The match, played at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium, was effectively settled in the first half as Newcastle built a commanding lead through multiple goals from Anthony Gordon, along … Read more
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 on legal policy and state building. The proposed legislation would impose a fine of 30 manats (about $18) for smoking e-cigarettes in streets and other public places. The draft also … Read more
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 to the State Examination Center. The first application phase will run through March 5. During this period, both current high-school graduates and graduates of previous years must create a personal account … Read more