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Baku Teen’s Death: Prosecutors Investigate Possible Roblox Link

By AZE.US Azerbaijani prosecutors are investigating the death of a teenager in Baku’s Khatai district, including whether harmful online content encountered on the Roblox platform...

Azerbaijan Marks Knowledge Day as 2.2 Million Begin New Academic Year

By AZE.US Azerbaijan is marking Knowledge Day on September 15 as classes begin at educational institutions across the country, according to Report. Around 2.2 million students...

Azerbaijan Plans New Shelters for Stray Animals From 2027

By AZE.US Azerbaijan plans to build modern shelters for stray animals across the country under a state program approved by President Ilham Aliyev. The initiative, scheduled...

Azerbaijan Considers Three-Year Bachelor’s Degrees

By AZE.US The proposed reform could allow students to graduate earlier and reduce education costs, but experts warn that shorter programs would not suit every...

Smartphones Replace Backgammon as Baku’s Courtyard Culture Fades

By AZE.US Baku’s traditional courtyard culture is quietly disappearing. Where neighbors once gathered for backgammon and conversation, courtyards are becoming increasingly silent, children are rarely...

Azerbaijani Cinema Has Chosen the Past Again

By AZE.US Editorial Team The Union of Cinematographers of Azerbaijan has again elected 81-year-old People’s Artist Shafiqa Mammadova as its chair during a conference held...

Why Azerbaijan Is Teaching the Armenian Language

By AZE.US Interest in studying Armenian is growing among young people in Azerbaijan as universities expand programs designed to train translators and regional specialists. Armenian is...

Music on Baku Buses: What Drivers Are Allowed to Play

By AZE.US Loud music on public transport has again sparked debate in Azerbaijan, with passengers questioning whether bus drivers may choose what everyone in the...

Why Divorce Is Rising in Azerbaijan: Farhad Parvizi’s View

AZE.US Young people in Azerbaijan are entering marriage without the emotional preparation, communication skills or independence needed to build lasting relationships, according to economist and...

Sabah Fall 4-0 to Manchester United as Azerbaijan Remain 25th in UEFA Ranking

AZE.US Azerbaijani champions Sabah suffered a heavy defeat in their opening UEFA Champions League league-phase match, losing 4-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford. Matheus Cunha...

Azerbaijan’s Film Union Faces New Leadership Fight as Hamida Omarova Enters Race

By AZE.US A new leadership battle has erupted inside the Azerbaijan Union of Cinematographers, with People’s Artist Hamida Omarova nominated to challenge acting head Shafiga...

Damage to Karabakh Heritage Sites Tops 700 Million Manats

By AZE.US Damage to 434 cultural monuments in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories has been estimated at 700.154 million manats, or approximately $411.9 million, a senior heritage...

Bride’s Motorcycle Wedding Entrance Goes Viral in Azerbaijan

By AZE.US An Azerbaijani couple made an unconventional entrance at their wedding, riding a motorcycle directly into the reception hall and sparking a lively debate...

“Work or Step Down”: Journalist Challenges Azerbaijan Handball Chief

By AZE.US Azerbaijani journalist Vugar Vugarly has publicly challenged Azerbaijan Handball Federation President Saleh Mammadov to resume active leadership or step down, alleging that the...

AI Will Not Find a Universal Cure for Cancer, Azerbaijani Professor Says

By AZE.US Artificial intelligence could accelerate medical research and help doctors develop new treatments, but it is unlikely to produce a single cure for all...

Private Kindergartens in Azerbaijan to Cost From 75 Manats Under Subsidy Program

By AZE.US Electronic registration for 124 state-supported private kindergartens across Azerbaijan will open at 3 p.m. on September 14, with parents paying between 75 and...

Fever and Cough Cases Rise in Azerbaijan: Is a New Virus Spreading?

By AZE.US Cases of fever, coughing and other respiratory symptoms have increased in Azerbaijan with the arrival of cooler weather, raising public concerns about whether...

90,000 Applicants Compete for 60,000 University Places in Azerbaijan

By AZE.US Around 90,000 applicants compete for approximately 60,000 university places in Azerbaijan, meaning roughly one in three cannot secure admission even if every available...

One in Three Azerbaijani Students Uses AI to Complete Writing Assignments

By AZE.US About 35% of Azerbaijani students use artificial intelligence to complete writing assignments, while nearly half use AI as a learning aid, according to...

Azerbaijani Designer Leyla Ahmadova Denies Arrest Report, Blames “Enemies”

By AZE.US Azerbaijani fashion designer Leyla Ahmadova has denied reports that she was arrested on a large-scale fraud charge, claiming the allegations were spread by...

Child Support May Rise in Azerbaijan, but There Is a Key Condition

By AZE.US Rising inflation and higher costs for food, clothing, education and healthcare have renewed debate in Azerbaijan over whether child support payments should be...

Baku to Monitor Roads Near Schools as New Academic Year Begins

By AZE.US Roads near schools and other educational institutions in Baku will be monitored by surveillance cameras as the new academic year begins. According to AZE.US,...

Ex-Minister Backs Uniform Dress Code for Teachers

By AZE.US Former Azerbaijani Education Minister Misir Mardanov has expressed support for the idea of introducing a standard uniform for teachers, saying it could strengthen...

Backpacks Cost Up to 150 Manats: How Much Families Spend on Back-to-School Shopping

By AZE.US With only days remaining before the new academic year begins in Azerbaijan, families are calculating the cost of preparing their children for school. Stores...

Can You Share Someone Else’s WhatsApp Status Without Permission? Lawyer Explains

By AZE.US Photos, videos and other content posted as a WhatsApp Status should not automatically be considered public information, according to Azerbaijani lawyer Akram Hasanov. Hasanov...

Azerbaijan Economist Proposes 100-Manat Monthly Payments for Second Children

By AZE.US Azerbaijan should gradually introduce monthly child benefits, beginning with payments to families raising a second child, economist and REAL Party Chairman Natig Jafarli...

Baku Braces for New Traffic Jams as Authorities Consider Flexible Work Schedules

By AZE.US Baku is preparing for heavier traffic as the start of the new school year is expected to increase pressure on the capital’s roads...

“Save Baku”: Prominent Architects Appeal to Aliyev Over Unauthorized Building Alterations

By AZE.US A group of prominent Azerbaijani architects has prepared an appeal to President Ilham Aliyev, calling for stronger protections for the architectural appearance of...

Azerbaijan Weighs Raising Veteran Payments to 100 Manats, but No Decision Yet

By AZE.US Azerbaijan is again discussing a possible increase in social payments to war veterans and people with war-related disabilities. More than 183,000 veterans currently receive...

Private Schools in Baku Charge Up to 26,000 Manats a Year – What Parents Are Paying For

By AZE.US Annual tuition at 15 private schools in Baku ranges from 8,000 to 26,000 manats ($4,706 to $15,294), prompting renewed debate among parents as...

New Baku Metro Station Named “September 20”

By AZE.US A new Baku Metro station under construction in the capital’s Nasimi district will be named “September 20,” Azerbaijan’s Cabinet of Ministers has announced. The...

Demand for Weddings Falls in Azerbaijan as Restaurants Cut Prices

By AZE.US Wedding venues in Azerbaijan are lowering menu prices as demand for traditional celebrations declines, but industry representatives say the discounts have done little...

‘Inexperienced Driver’ Stickers Appear on Cars in Azerbaijan – What They Mean

AZE.US A sticker identifying an “inexperienced driver” has begun attracting attention on vehicles in Azerbaijan, prompting debate over who should use it and whether it...

Parents in Azerbaijan Can Claim Child Support Without Divorce

AZE.US A parent in Azerbaijan does not have to file for divorce before seeking child support. Both parents remain legally responsible for supporting their minor children...

Viral Infections Rise Among Children in Azerbaijan: What Doctors Advise

AZE.US Doctors in Azerbaijan have reported an increase in the number of children showing symptoms of viral infections, including nausea, vomiting, headaches, diarrhea, abdominal pain,...

Student Loans in Azerbaijan: Interest Rates and Application Rules

AZE.US Students admitted to tuition-based university programs in Azerbaijan can apply for government-backed education loans to cover their study costs. According to Xəzər Xəbər, applications can...

17-Year-Old Girl Flees to Shelter to Escape Forced Marriage in Azerbaijan

AZE.US A 17-year-old girl in Azerbaijan fled her family home and sought refuge at a shelter after her parents allegedly attempted to force her into...

Fire Breaks Out in Azerbaijan’s Goranboy District

AZE.US A fire broke out in Azerbaijan’s Goranboy district, the Ministry of Emergency Situations said. According to the ministry, emergency teams are working in coordination with...

Azerbaijan Ranks 105th in Global Prosperity Index

AZE.US Country trails Georgia and Armenia by more than 60 places but ranks ahead of Iran and Turkmenistan Azerbaijan ranked 105th among 161 countries in the...

Azerbaijan Records 89 Adoptions in 2026, Families Receive Up to 600 Manats Monthly

AZE.US Eighty-nine children have been adopted in Azerbaijan since the beginning of 2026, according to the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population. The...

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