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Azerbaijan could see births fall by half in 20 years, Jafarli warns

AZE.US Azerbaijan may face a serious demographic crisis within the next 20 to 25 years if current birth trends continue, economist Natig Jafarli has warned. Writing...

Bought a Car Through a Power of Attorney? Here Are the Risks

AZE.US Buying or using a car through a power of attorney remains common in Azerbaijan, but the arrangement can create serious legal and financial problems...

Baku State University raises law faculty tuition by nearly 38%

AZE.US Baku State University has increased tuition for its Law Faculty, according to the “Azerbaijan Universities” page. The annual fee for the additional education program at...

Azerbaijan expert proposes probationary driver’s licenses for new motorists

AZE.US Azerbaijan should consider issuing driver’s licenses to new motorists for an initial probationary period before granting long-term licenses, transport expert Elmaddin Muradli told Bizim.Media,...

Zeynab Javadly’s voice and the silence of those meant to protect

By AZE.US Editorial Team The public appeals made by Azerbaijani woman Zeynab Javadly have stirred wide debate on social media in recent days. She has spoken...

Lawmakers propose raising penalty-point limit for drivers to 50

AZE.US Azerbaijani lawmakers have proposed easing the penalty-point system for drivers, arguing that the current 20-point threshold can leave professional drivers without income after minor...

Baku Cemeteries Could Be Moved Outside City

AZE.US Cemeteries in Baku could eventually be moved outside the city if pressure on burial space continues to grow, according to an Azerbaijani economist. AZE.US reports,...

MP Says Teachers Must Not Humiliate Children In Class

AZE.US Azerbaijani schools need stronger support systems for children with behavioral problems, rather than relying on punishment alone, lawmaker Jeyhun Mammadov said as public debate...

Rare 1938 Mercedes Listed In Azerbaijan For 650,000 Manats

AZE.US A rare Mercedes-Benz produced in 1938 has been put up for sale in Azerbaijan for 650,000 manats (about $382,000), a price more commonly associated...

Why Some ‘Family Restaurants’ Refuse Single Men, And Why Lawyers Say It Is Illegal

AZE.US Some restaurants in Azerbaijan are facing renewed criticism over a familiar practice: refusing entry to men who arrive alone. The issue often appears around venues...

Taxi Drivers Refuse Passengers With Children In Azerbaijan

AZE.US Parents with small children in Azerbaijan say they are increasingly facing refusals from taxi drivers, with some drivers declining rides after seeing a child...

Azerbaijan Weighs Wider Insurance Coverage For Chronic Diseases

AZE.US Azerbaijan is again discussing whether more medical services for chronic diseases should be covered by compulsory health insurance, as long-term treatment costs continue to...

An Adult Woman Is Not Family Property

By AZE.US Editorial Team A private family conflict in Azerbaijan has turned into a public argument about something much larger than one couple. A young woman...

Anxiety In Azerbaijan Has Become Much Younger, Psychiatrist Gamarlinskaya Says

AZE.US Anxiety has become more widespread in Azerbaijan in recent years, and the patients seeking help are increasingly younger, psychiatrist Halima Gamarlinskaya told Vesti Baku. Gamarlinskaya...

Azerbaijan Sets Motorcycle Tariffs For Paid Roads

AZE.US Azerbaijan has set new tariffs for motorcycles on paid sections of the country’s highways. The decision was approved at a meeting of the Tariff Council,...

Azerbaijan Detains Online Casino Administrators

AZE.US Azerbaijani cybercrime police have detained 4 people as part of a new operation against illegal online casinos and gambling platforms, the Interior Ministry said. The...

Can Students Admitted With 150-200 Points Find Jobs After Graduation?

AZE.US Azerbaijan has seen an increase in university programs where applicants can gain admission with 150-200 points. For many young people, that opens the door...

Azerbaijan May Raise Driver Penalty Point Limit To 30

AZE.US Azerbaijan may revise the penalty point limit that can lead to the temporary suspension of a driver’s license. The current system allows a driver to...

Why Young Azerbaijanis Want To Leave, Even When They Love Their Country

By AZE.US Editorial Board In Azerbaijan, youth emigration is often explained too easily. They do not love the country, some say. They look too much to...

Thousands Fail To Pay Child Support In Azerbaijan: Could A State Fund Help?

AZE.US Thousands of families in Azerbaijan continue to struggle with unpaid child support even after court rulings, reviving discussion over whether the state should step...

Azerbaijani MP Backs Elon Musk’s View Of Instagram

AZE.US Azerbaijani lawmaker Fazil Mustafa has backed Elon Musk’s critical remarks about Instagram, saying the billionaire’s assessment of the platform reflects “a certain reality.” Musk recently...

Why Young Families In Azerbaijan Are Delaying Children

By AZE.US Editorial Team Azerbaijan is debating child benefits as if the issue were a minor budget dispute, not a warning about the country’s future. One...

A Cigarette Butt Abroad Can Damage A Country’s Reputation

By AZE.US Editorial Team A video circulating on social media from Ukraine has stirred an uncomfortable debate among Azerbaijanis about behavior abroad and the way...

Azerbaijan Wins U-17 European Beach Wrestling Team Title

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s U-17 beach wrestling team has won the European team title at the continental championship held in Poreč, Croatia. According to the Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation,...

Baku Cosmetologist Sentenced To One Year Of Corrective Labor

AZE.US A Baku court has issued a new verdict against Elnara Ramiz gizi Rzayeva, the head of Dr.Elnara LLC and a well-known cosmetologist. According to Vesti...

Azerbaijan May Review Penalty Points for Stopping and Parking Violations

AZE.US Azerbaijan may review the system of penalty points imposed on drivers for some traffic violations, with the debate focused mainly on stopping, parking and...

Azerbaijan Marks Eid al-Adha as Two Public Holidays Begin

AZE.US Azerbaijan is marking Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, May 27, one of the main holidays in the Islamic calendar. The holiday falls on the 10th day...

Consanguineous Marriages In Azerbaijan’s Regions: Where The Law Draws The Line And Why Risks Remain

AZE.US Consanguineous marriages remain more than a family tradition in parts of Azerbaijan. They are also a public health and social issue, especially in regions...

Who Should Not Receive Eid Al-Adha Sacrificial Meat? Official Explains

AZE.US As Azerbaijan prepares for Eid al-Adha, many families are deciding how to distribute the meat from the traditional sacrifice. It is common to share...

New Agricultural University in Azerbaijan: How Will It Differ From ADAU?

AZE.US Azerbaijan plans to establish a new university in the agricultural sector, but the project appears to be aimed not at replacing the country’s existing...

Attack Near Deniz Mall Raises Security Questions On Baku Boulevard

AZE.US A young woman’s video appeal after an alleged attack near Deniz Mall has turned a criminal incident on Baku Boulevard into a broader public-safety...

Which Animals Can Be Sacrificed For Eid Al-Adha?

AZE.US As Eid al-Adha approaches in Azerbaijan, many families are again asking practical questions about the rules of sacrifice: which animals are allowed, how old...

Did Azerbaijan Use AI Vocals at Eurovision? What Is Known About the “Just Go” Demo

AZE.US Questions around Azerbaijan’s Eurovision entry “Just Go” have resurfaced after a demo version of the song with female vocals appeared in online discussion. The Telegram...

A Lawmaker Far From Ordinary Life: Why Günay Ağamalı’s Child Benefit Remarks Sparked Anger

Azerbaijani lawmaker Günay Ağamalı’s argument against restoring child benefits has triggered public anger because many saw it as more than a policy position. To critics, it sounded like a revealing example of how far some parliamentary rhetoric has drifted from the financial reality facing ordinary families.

Azerbaijan Records 95,875 Births And 95,117 Abortions In One Year

AZE.US Azerbaijan recorded 95,875 births and 95,117 abortions in one year, a gap of fewer than 1,000 cases that has put one of the country’s...

Uzbek Degrees Gain Popularity Among Azerbaijani Students

AZE.US Universities in Uzbekistan are becoming an increasingly attractive option for Azerbaijani students looking for affordable and internationally connected higher education closer to home. That interest...

Russian Woman Finds Azerbaijani Father After Three Decades, Reclaiming A Part Of Her Identity

AZE.US Some family stories are not really about one lost address or one broken relationship. They are about silence, shame, memory and the long road...

Azerbaijani Man Wanted Over $412,000 Car Fraud Case Detained In Egypt

AZE.US A 27-year-old Azerbaijani man wanted internationally in connection with a major fraud case has been detained in Cairo, Egypt. According to Vesti Baku, Sanan Asadzade...

Azerbaijan Reminds Older Drivers About Shorter License Renewal Rules

AZE.US Azerbaijan has reminded older motorists that drivers over the age of 70 are issued driving licenses for a shorter period, as the country applies...

Two Azerbaijani Wrestlers Win U-15 European Titles In Bulgaria

AZE.US Two members of Azerbaijan’s U-15 freestyle wrestling team have won gold medals at the European Championship in Samokov, Bulgaria. Huseyn Emrahli, competing in the 38...

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