AZE.US A new discussion is taking shape in Azerbaijan over whether some universities should eventually be moved out of Baku, with the issue reportedly already reflected in official planning documents and now being debated more openly in the public space. At this stage, it is being discussed as a phased reform idea rather than an … Read more
AZE.US Rasim Balayev, one of the most recognizable faces in Azerbaijani cinema and a holder of the title People’s Artist, has died at the age of 77 while receiving medical treatment in Istanbul, according to Azerbaijani media and the Union of Cinematographers. Balayev was born on August 8, 1948, in the Agsu district and went … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijani fighter Tofiq Musayev has secured his first win in the UFC, beating Chile’s Ignacio Bahamondes by unanimous decision at UFC Seattle. The bout took place on March 28 at Climate Pledge Arena and went the full three rounds before the judges awarded Musayev the victory. The result was an important bounce-back moment for … Read more
AZE.US The issue of pension support for children who have lost both parents is back in focus in Azerbaijan, as lawmakers and experts debate whether the current system reflects what families had actually accumulated over the years. Under existing legislation, children under 18 are entitled to a survivor’s pension. That right can continue until age … Read more
AZE.US Personal money transfers from the United States to Azerbaijan reached $100.7 million in 2025, marking a 55% increase year-on-year, according to official data. At first glance, the rise points to stronger financial inflows. But analysts say the numbers reflect a deeper shift – a growing wave of outward migration, particularly among young Azerbaijanis. Economist … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijani prosecutor Heydar Yusifzade, whose name has surfaced in a series of controversies, has been dismissed from his post and expelled from the prosecution authorities. According to local media reports, the decision was formalized by Prosecutor General Kamran Aliyev. Yusifzade most recently served at the Khojaly District Prosecutor’s Office. Under the signed order, he … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan is considering a plan to gradually move some higher education institutions out of Baku and into the regions by 2030, according to discussions now taking shape around the initiative. The proposal is being presented as part of a broader effort to reduce pressure on the capital while strengthening educational and economic activity outside … Read more
AZE.US Police in Baku have detained two men in connection with a series of thefts in the capital’s Sabunchu district, including a scheme in which stolen license plates were allegedly returned only after owners paid money. According to Azerbaijan’s Interior Ministry, several victims contacted police after discovering that the state registration plates had been removed … Read more
AZE.US A new online scam is gaining traction in Azerbaijan, with fraudsters using social media livestreams to lure people into fake prize draws that promise large cash winnings. The scheme is designed to look convincing. Viewers are told they can win substantial amounts of money by sending relatively small payments, usually ranging from 60 to … Read more
AZE.US In Azerbaijan, moped owners who do not have customs declarations are finding themselves unable to obtain state registration plates, creating a growing problem for people who bought their vehicles legally years ago but now lack the documents required under the new rules. The issue stems from a mismatch between past practice and current regulation. … Read more