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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...

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...

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...

How Azerbaijan Calculates Pensions For Children Who Have Lost Both Parents

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Fake Prize Draws Promising Big Winnings Are Spreading In Azerbaijan

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...

Mopeds Without Customs Declarations In Azerbaijan Cannot Get License Plates

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...

Kidney Disease Cases Continue To Rise In Azerbaijan

AZE.US The number of patients with kidney disease is rising in Azerbaijan, and doctors say the trend is increasingly affecting not only adults but also...

Birth Rate In Azerbaijan Declines Year After Year

AZE.US Azerbaijan is seeing a steady decline in births, a trend experts say is becoming an increasingly serious demographic and economic concern. While more than 160,000...

Explosion At Novruz Bonfire In Sumgayit Injures 11 People – VIDEO

AZE.US A holiday bonfire exploded in the Azerbaijani city of Sumgayit late on March 21, injuring 11 people, nine of them children, according to updated...

Armenian Goods May Enter Baku’s Market. Will Consumers Buy Them?

AZE.US Talk of Armenian goods reaching Azerbaijani store shelves has triggered a sensitive public debate in Baku, exposing a split between pragmatic consumers and those...

10-15 Manats In Fitr Zakat Is Recommended Per Person In Azerbaijan

AZE.US As Ramadan comes to an end in Azerbaijan, the recommended amount of fitr zakat this year has been set at 10 to 15 manats...

Are Witnesses Required To Register A Marriage In Azerbaijan?

AZE.US Witnesses are not required for the state registration of marriage in Azerbaijan, according to information cited by APA TV from the country’s Justice Ministry. The...

Who Is Selling Cemetery Plots In Baku?

AZE.US A sensitive issue is again drawing attention in Baku: who is charging money for cemetery plots, and on what grounds. Residents say burial space in...

Why Marriages Break Down: Divorce Trends Spark Debate in Azerbaijan

AZE.US Divorce is becoming a more widely discussed social issue in Azerbaijan, as experts and citizens debate why more families are breaking apart. According to data...

Azerbaijan Tightens Advertising Rules for Social Media Influencers

AZE.US Azerbaijan has tightened regulations governing advertising on social media platforms, introducing new rules that directly affect bloggers and online influencers. Under amendments to the country’s...

Drones Over Baku: What Happened in the Night Sky Above the Capital

AZE.US Residents of several districts of Baku reported hearing the sound of drones in the sky late at night, prompting discussion and concern on social...

Drones Spotted Over Baku, Authorities Urge Public Not To Panic

AZE.US Reports about drones flying over Baku have circulated widely on social media, prompting discussion and concern among some residents. Drones over Baku#Baku #Azerbaijan pic.twitter.com/jrSO0gfDCF — AZERBAIJAN.US...

Azerbaijani Wrestlers Win Bronze Medals At U-23 European Championship

AZE.US Two Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestlers secured bronze medals at the U-23 European Wrestling Championships in Serbia, adding to the country’s growing medal tally at the...

What Penalty Awaits Drivers For Loud Music In Their Cars?

AZE.US Drivers in Azerbaijan who play excessively loud music in their vehicles and disturb public order may face police action and tougher penalties for repeat...

Two Azerbaijani Boxers Win Gold At Georgian Championship

AZE.US Two Azerbaijani boxers have claimed gold medals at the Georgian national boxing championship among young athletes. According to local reports, Ramil Mahmudov (52 kg) became...

Cardiovascular Diseases Remain Leading Cause Of Death In Azerbaijan

AZE.US Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death in Azerbaijan, according to recent statistics. Official data show that 54,582 deaths were registered in the country...

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