AZE.US A criminal case has been opened in Azerbaijan against the son of jailed religious figure Taleh Bagirzade after a 17-year-old girl suffered a broken nose during an altercation in Buzovna, according to local media reports and comments from officials and family members. The case has drawn attention not only because of the alleged assault … Read more
AZE.US A section of the historic fortress wall in Baku’s Old City collapsed early on April 9, prompting an official explanation centered on prolonged rain and natural erosion – and an immediate backlash from public figures who say the real problem runs much deeper. According to the Administration of the State Historical-Architectural Reserve “Icherisheher,” the … Read more
AZE.US Questions around tuition payments at universities in Azerbaijan have come back into focus, especially for families trying to understand who can study free of charge and which groups are still covered by the state. Azerbaijan currently has 51 higher education institutions, including 40 state universities and 11 private ones. More than 100,000 students are … Read more
AZE.US Parking in Baku is no longer just a routine inconvenience for drivers. It is becoming one of the city’s most visible urban pressure points, as available spaces grow scarcer, garage and parking costs rise, and fines for improper parking add to public frustration. Residents say it is getting harder to find a place to … Read more
AZE.US Chickenpox has returned to the spotlight in Azerbaijan in recent days, prompting fresh concern among parents and families. But according to health authorities, the situation does not currently amount to a mass outbreak across the country. The Republican Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology under the Ministry of Health said reports about wider circulation of … Read more
AZE.US A cup of tea in Azerbaijan can cost dramatically different amounts depending on where it is served. While in Baku a teapot of tea can reach 7 to 10 manats, in some regional districts customers can still drink plain herbal tea for as little as 50 qapiks. Tea house owners in the regions say … Read more
AZE.US The debate over cemeteries in Azerbaijan is widening beyond price alone. As reports of expensive burial plots continue to stir public frustration, a more uncomfortable question is starting to emerge: if land becomes scarcer and access becomes more unequal, could Azerbaijan one day consider a time-limited grave system instead of permanent plots? The issue … Read more
AZE.US In Azerbaijan, adultery could now cost a spouse between 10,000 and 20,000 manats in moral compensation, according to a claim published by Demokrat.az and attributed to lawyer Turan Abdullazade. According to his interpretation, a “new decision” in force from 2026 allows the injured party to seek compensation for violations of personal rights and humiliation … Read more
AZE.US Women in Azerbaijan are now cheating on their spouses more often than men, lawyer Ramil Suleymanov said during a televised discussion on rising divorce rates and the hidden causes behind family breakdowns. He also stressed that there is no official statistic proving this, because adultery is often not cited openly in divorce proceedings. Suleymanov … Read more
AZE.US Dental treatment in Azerbaijan remains too expensive for many households, even as demand for broader access to care continues to grow. The issue has drawn renewed attention as patients and specialists alike say even basic procedures are becoming harder to afford. While some limited dental services are covered under the country’s mandatory health insurance … Read more