AZE.US Concern has been growing in Azerbaijan in recent days over a virus reportedly spreading among children, especially those of younger age. Parents have been describing cases involving fever, vomiting, weakness and dehydration, while discussion around the illness has increasingly focused on norovirus. Specialists cited in the report say the virus is seen particularly among … Read more
AZE.US TikTok users in Azerbaijan are now being shown warnings while uploading videos, with the platform reminding them that content posted in the country may carry legal consequences under Azerbaijani law. Local reports say users are being directed to legal information outlining what kinds of posts can trigger administrative liability. The broader legal backdrop changed … Read more
AZE.US In Azerbaijan, celebrations tied to children – from 40-day ceremonies and gender reveal parties to circumcision events and birthdays – are increasingly being held on a much larger and more expensive scale. What were once modest family gatherings are, in some cases, turning into highly staged social events with restaurant bookings, elaborate decoration, professional … Read more
AZE.US Heavy rains in recent days have created another problem for drivers in Azerbaijan: some vehicles have been losing their license plates on flooded roads. The issue is not only inconvenient, but also creates legal and security risks. In many cases, car owners have turned to social media to search for missing plates. But experts … Read more
AZE.US Electric scooters are increasingly turning Baku’s sidewalks into conflict zones, as pedestrians complain about riders speeding through narrow walkways and experts warn that accidents will rise unless the city creates dedicated lanes and safer infrastructure. What was initially seen as a convenient form of urban transport is now becoming a growing safety issue. Residents … Read more
AZE.US Heavy rainfall seen in recent days across Azerbaijan has triggered a new round of public debate over the Caspian Sea. In coastal areas especially, some residents have begun wondering whether intense downpours could directly raise the sea level. According to ecologist Anvar Aliyev, that assumption is wrong. Speaking to local media, Aliyev said short-term … Read more
AZE.US Heavy and persistent rainfall in Baku has once again pushed the area around Masazir Lake into the spotlight, as satellite images circulating on social media revive questions about how much construction has taken place there over the past decade. The images, widely shared online, appear to show that parts of the area which were … Read more
AZE.US A dispute has erupted at Western Caspian University after students alleged that those studying under state-funded placements were asked to make additional payments despite their tuition being covered by the government. According to the students, messages were circulated in WhatsApp groups saying that the annual tuition amount for certain state-funded students had been underpaid … Read more
AZE.US With Ramadan now over, Azerbaijan’s wedding season is gaining momentum again, and banquet halls say demand has risen noticeably in recent weeks. Restaurant and venue administrators report that applications for weddings in April have increased, with weekends remaining the most sought-after dates. In many cases, bookings for April, May and even the first half … Read more
AZE.US A growing discussion in Azerbaijan is asking whether school should be seen as more than a place for lessons, grades and exams. More educators and commentators are focusing on another part of the equation – children’s emotional well-being, communication skills and self-confidence. That is why interest has emerged around a model associated with Norway, … Read more