Universities Beyond Baku: What Is Behind the New Idea

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

Azerbaijan’s People’s Artist Rasim Balayev Dies at 77

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

Tofiq Musayev Scores First UFC Victory in Seattle

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

Money Comes In, People Leave: Transfers From the U.S. to Azerbaijan Jump 55%

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

Scandal-Hit Prosecutor Fired Over “Lavish Lifestyle”

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

Some Universities May Be Relocated From Baku By 2030

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

Suspects Detained In Baku Over Theft Of Vehicle License Plates

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