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
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, according to legal and property experts, amid recurring complaints from residents of newly constructed apartment blocks. Residents in some new developments report receiving notices warning that utilities could be suspended … Read more
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 networks, according to recent discussions involving journalists and media experts. Participants in the debate said public discourse is increasingly shifting from argument-based discussion toward personal attacks, threats and public humiliation, trends … Read more
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 not covered by mandatory health insurance. Prices vary widely depending on clinic type and location. In private clinics, fillings typically cost 70-100 manats, while state facilities may offer the same … Read more
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 decline of about 10% despite continued safety concerns. Authorities recorded 1,252 accidents nationwide, leaving 1,026 people injured. Overall casualties fell by 12.1% to 1,715. Most incidents occurred in populated areas, … Read more
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 access to treatment, particularly outside the capital. Under current regulations, cancer care is largely restricted to specialized state-run facilities, limiting patients’ ability to choose their physician or hospital despite broader … Read more