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Patients Prescribed Unnecessary Drugs: Are Doctors Getting a Cut?

AZE.US Some patients in Azerbaijan say doctors are prescribing expensive or unnecessary medicines linked to particular pharmaceutical companies, raising concerns about possible financial incentives behind...

Jean-Claude Van Damme Monument Reinstalled in Azerbaijan’s Vandam Village

AZE.US A monument to Belgian-American action star Jean-Claude Van Damme has been reinstalled at its original location in the village of Vandam in Azerbaijan’s Gabala...

Sea for the Rich, Trash for Everyone Else

As more of Baku’s coastline becomes commercialized, families who cannot afford private beach clubs are being pushed onto a shrinking number of overcrowded public...

“Stop” at the Border: Who Can Be Barred From Leaving Azerbaijan?

AZE.US More Azerbaijanis are discovering only at the airport that they have been temporarily barred from leaving the country, often because of unpaid debts, fines...

Azerbaijan Faces Demographic Crisis, Jafarli Warns

AZE.US Births in Azerbaijan fell by about 26% in the first five months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to economist...

Caspian Sea Continues to Recede

AZE.US The water level of the Caspian Sea continues to decline, with the drop accelerating in recent years. According to calculations by Azerbaijan’s State Water Resources...

Mud Therapy Without Medical Advice Can Be Harmful

AZE.US Every summer, visitors gather at a salt lake near the Hovsan road in Baku’s Surakhani district to use local mud as a remedy for...

Medical Certificate for a Driver’s License Now Valid for 60 Days

AZE.US Azerbaijan has extended the validity period of the medical certificate required to take a driving license exam from 30 to 60 days. The previous 30-day...

Convicted TikTok Blogger Arzum Requires Regular Medical Supervision

AZE.US The health condition of Azerbaijani TikTok blogger Ilduza Hajiyeva, widely known online as Arzum, has deteriorated, according to her lawyer. Attorney Hikmat Aliyev said Hajiyeva...

Influencer Says She Is Still in Shock After Prison Sentence

AZE.US Azerbaijani TikTok personality Ilduza Hajiyeva, known online as Arzum9999, has spoken publicly for the first time after being sentenced to 5 years and 2...

Thousands of Locusts Swarm Absheron Beaches

AZE.US Thousands of locusts have appeared along beaches on Azerbaijan’s Absheron Peninsula, including the popular Novkhani coastline, alarming visitors and spreading across sand, parked cars...

Is Organ Donation Permitted in Islam?

AZE.US The decision by the family of a well-known blogger to donate the organs of his deceased sister has sparked public debate in Azerbaijan over...

Why the Court Did Not Allow Influencer Arzum to Remain Free

AZE.US The prison sentence handed to Azerbaijani influencer Ilduza Hajiyeva, known online as Arzum9999, was driven by several factors, including the death of a person,...

Baku Taxi Driver Jailed for Failing to Pay Child Support

AZE.US A taxi driver in Baku has been sentenced to nine months in prison after accumulating more than 10,000 manats in unpaid child support. The case...

Woman Develops Crossed Eye After Nose Surgery in Sumgayit

AZE.US A clinic in the Azerbaijani city of Sumgayit has been ordered to pay more than AZN 31,000 in compensation after a nose operation allegedly...

Azerbaijan to Ban Children Under 16 From Registering on Social Media

AZE.US Azerbaijan will introduce new age restrictions for social media users, barring children under 16 from creating accounts and requiring parental consent for teenagers between...

Popular Azerbaijani TikToker Sentenced to Over Five Years

AZE.US Azerbaijani TikToker Ilduza Hajiyeva, known online as Arzum, has been sentenced to five years and two months in prison over a fatal traffic accident. The...

Eye Color Change for 15,000 Manats: A New Beauty Trend in Baku

AZE.US Changing eye color is no longer just about colored contact lenses or social media filters. In Azerbaijan, a growing number of people are showing...

63-Year-Old Woman In Azerbaijan Becomes A Mother For First Time After 38 Years

AZE.US A 63-year-old woman in Azerbaijan has become a mother for the first time after decades of waiting. Local media reported that the news was shared...

Our Children Will Have to Deal With the Consequences of Emin Amrullayev’s Work, Hamidov Says

AZE.US Azerbaijani journalist Hamid Hamidov has sharply criticized Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev, saying the country’s education system has been deteriorating for decades...

Can People Be Fined For Smoking On The Street In Azerbaijan?

AZE.US Can a person be fined for smoking while walking on the street or in a park in Azerbaijan? The question has become more common...

Near-Naked Renters, Screaming and Speeding Cars: Scandal Erupts in Baku’s Zykh Settlement

AZE.US Residents of the Zykh settlement in Baku say a daily rental summer house in their neighborhood has turned into a constant source of noise,...

More Than 11,000 Violations: Drivers in Azerbaijan Still Use Phones Behind the Wheel

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s traffic police have warned drivers against using mobile phones behind the wheel, saying the habit remains one of the most dangerous forms of...

Why The Same Surgery Can Cost Different Amounts At Different Clinics In Azerbaijan

AZE.US The cost of the same surgical procedure can vary significantly from one clinic to another in Azerbaijan. For example, gallbladder surgery may cost around 900...

Azerbaijan To Introduce New Specialties In AI And Software Engineering

AZE.US Azerbaijan will introduce new specialties at the bachelor’s and master’s levels starting from the 2026/2027 academic year. Two new bachelor’s specialties will be launched: real...

AI Will Not Replace Humans In Matters Of Faith, Sheikh-Ul-Islam Says

AZE.US The rapid development of digital technologies is creating new opportunities for society, but it is also raising spiritual and ethical questions, Sheikh-ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazade,...

Residents of Emergency Dormitories in Ganja Refuse to Move Into New Apartments

AZE.US The relocation of residents from several emergency-condition dormitory buildings in Ganja has sparked complaints, with some families saying the apartments offered to them do...

Women Visiting Cemeteries In Revealing Clothes Spark Debate In Azerbaijan

AZE.US Cemeteries, religious shrines and places of worship are regarded not only as sacred spaces, but also as places of moral and spiritual reflection. However,...

Cultural Diplomacy and Development Foundation And DI Sign Partnership MOU

AZE.US WASHINGTON, D.C. Displaced International and the Cultural Diplomacy and Development Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership focused on...

Azerbaijan Law Allows Alimony To Be Collected From Mothers

AZE.US In Azerbaijan, alimony obligations are often associated with men, but the law does not distinguish between fathers and mothers. If a child is in...

Baku’s Scooter Boom Hits a Wall: High Prices, Faulty Brakes And Nowhere To Ride

AZE.US Electric scooters were supposed to make short trips across Baku easier. Instead, many users say the service is becoming expensive, unreliable and increasingly unsafe. Residents...

Flying Ants Spread Across Baku: Should Residents Be Worried?

AZE.US Residents of Baku have been noticing an unusual surge in flying ants in recent days, with insects gathering in large numbers near lights, entrances...

Azerbaijan May Restrict Websites For Banned Content And Toughen Penalties For Online Gambling

AZE.US Azerbaijan may temporarily restrict access to websites and online resources that publish information banned by law. The proposal is included in draft amendments to the...

Private Tutoring Cannot Be Banned In Azerbaijan, Minister Says

AZE.US Private tutoring cannot be banned in Azerbaijan, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev said. According to him, parents have the right to arrange additional...

Baku Taxi Drivers And Passengers Clash Over Incorrect Pickup Points

AZE.US Taxi drivers and passengers in Baku are increasingly getting into disputes because mobile apps do not always show accurate or legally permitted pickup points. The...

Dangerous Road Footage: Child Seen On Motorcycle Without Helmet

AZE.US Footage filmed on Heydar Aliyev Avenue in Baku has sparked discussion on social media. The video shows a motorcycle rider carrying a young child without...

“Promiscuity And Immorality Have Swept Society,” MP Says

AZE.US Azerbaijani society is facing a deep moral crisis, with family values weakening, divorces rising and responsibility disappearing from public life, an Azerbaijani MP Jeyhun...

Which Baku Universities Could Be Moved? Minister Explains Real Scenario

AZE.US Azerbaijan is discussing ways to reduce pressure on universities in Baku and expand higher education opportunities in the regions. Science and Education Minister Emin Amrullayev...

Patients Complain Of Queue Chaos At Baku Hospital Amid Push For Online System

AZE.US Patients at a Baku hospital are complaining about disorder in the queue system, saying that people are not always admitted in the order they...

Several Beaches Closed Due To Polluted Water: List Of Locations

AZE.US Several beaches in Azerbaijan have been temporarily closed for swimming after laboratory tests found that seawater quality in those areas did not meet sanitary...

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