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Birth Rate And Number Of Marriages Fall In Azerbaijan

AZE.US Azerbaijan recorded a decline in both births and marriages in the first two months of 2026, according to data released by the State Statistics...

Loud Music In A Car Can Cost Drivers 200 Manats In Azerbaijan

AZE.US Drivers in Azerbaijan can face fines for playing loud music in their cars, particularly during nighttime hours in residential areas. The issue falls under Article...

Azerbaijan May Link Fines To Salaries Under New Proposal

AZE.US Officials in Azerbaijan are discussing a proposal that could tie fines to the minimum wage, in what supporters describe as an attempt to make...

In Azerbaijan, Couples May Be Asked To Provide A Narcology Certificate Before Marriage

AZE.US Azerbaijan is discussing whether people registering a marriage should also submit a narcology certificate, adding a new medical requirement to the current list of...

Violence Against Women Is Rising In Azerbaijan

AZE.US Violence against women remains a serious and growing problem in Azerbaijan, with new official figures raising fresh alarm over the scale of abuse inside...

A Relative Marriage Was Reportedly Held Again In Azerbaijan Despite The Ban

AZE.US A reported relative marriage in Azerbaijan has reignited debate over whether the country’s legal ban is being properly enforced in practice. According to local reports,...

Rains Left Dangerous Traps For Cars On Baku Roads

AZE.US Recent rains in Baku have left dangerous road damage across parts of the city, creating serious risks for drivers and in some cases causing...

A New Road Sign In Baku Is Confusing Drivers

AZE.US A new road sign introduced at several intersections in Baku is causing confusion among drivers, with many unsure how it works and when it...

Baku Plans To Lower Speed Limit To 50 Km/h In City Center

AZE.US Baku plans to reduce the speed limit to 50 kilometers per hour in the central part of the city under the capital’s long-term development...

Azerbaijan to Impose Up to 15 Years in Prison for AI-Driven Provocations

AZE.US Azerbaijan is preparing tougher penalties for crimes committed through the use of artificial intelligence, with proposed legal changes предусматривающие prison terms of up to...

Families in Azerbaijan Spend 300 to 1,000 Manats a Month on Weddings

AZE.US For many families in Azerbaijan, wedding season is no longer just a time of celebration. It has become a serious monthly expense that can...

Money, Jealousy, Infidelity: Reasons Behind Divorces in Azerbaijan Named

AZE.US People in Azerbaijan are increasingly pointing to a familiar mix of pressures when asked why marriages fall apart: financial strain, jealousy, infidelity, family interference...

Dozens Of Men In Azerbaijan Take Their Wives’ Surnames

AZE.US In Azerbaijan, taking a wife’s surname at marriage remains an uncommon choice for men, but it is still happening every year. According to information provided...

Watching Videos Loudly on a Bus Could Lead to a Fine in Azerbaijan

AZE.US Passengers in Azerbaijan who watch videos or listen to music loudly on public transport could face legal consequences in some cases, even though the...

Azerbaijan’s President Congratulates Orthodox Christian Community on Easter

AZE.US President Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory message to Azerbaijan’s Orthodox Christian community ahead of Easter, emphasizing the country’s traditions of religious tolerance and...

Young People In Azerbaijan Are Increasingly Reluctant To Start Families

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s wedding industry, once seen as one of the country’s most dynamic and profitable service sectors, is losing momentum. Fewer new wedding halls are...

Private Lyceum Tuition In Baku Reaches 55,000 Manats A Year

AZE.US Private lyceums in Baku are actively recruiting students for the new academic year, promoting admissions across social media and other platforms. To gain entry,...

Flood-Damaged Cars Could Flood The Market In Baku: What It Means For Buyers

AZE.US After days of heavy rain and flooding, concern is growing that water-damaged vehicles may soon begin appearing on the secondary car market in Baku....

April Wedding Rush Heats Up Azerbaijan’s Jewelry Market

AZE.US A surge in weddings planned for April is fueling fresh activity in Azerbaijan’s jewelry market, as many couples move their ceremonies forward before the...

Deputy Says Case Against Taleh Bagirzade’s Son Is About Alleged Assault, Not His Father

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...

Old City Wall Collapse In Baku Sparks Dispute Over Real Cause

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...

Which Students In Azerbaijan Are Exempt From Tuition Fees

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...

Parking In Baku Has Become A Daily Struggle As Spaces Shrink, Costs Rise And Fines Keep Coming

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,...

Chickenpox Returns To Azerbaijan: How Serious Is The Situation?

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...

Tea In Baku Costs Up To 10 Manats, In The Regions – From 50 Qapiks

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...

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