AZE.US Reports of unusual “black rain” in Iran have drawn attention across the region, raising questions about possible environmental risks for neighboring countries, including Azerbaijan. The phenomenon was observed in Tehran, where rainfall reportedly carried dark particulate deposits. Environmental experts say such events typically occur when heavy air pollution accumulates in the atmosphere and is … Read more
AZE.US Fitr Zakat is one of the important religious duties performed by Muslims before the Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of Ramadan. The charitable contribution is meant to help those in need so they can also celebrate the holiday with dignity. The donation is considered both a religious obligation and a social act of … Read more
AZE.US In Azerbaijan, many parents still prefer their daughters to pursue professions such as doctor, teacher or office worker, reflecting long-standing social expectations about what careers are considered suitable for women, sociologists say. Experts note that in many cases career choices are shaped not only by a girl’s personal interests or abilities but also by … Read more
AZE.US Workers who spent years in the same profession or even at the same workplace can end up receiving very different pension payments in Azerbaijan. Experts say the key reason lies in how pension capital is accumulated throughout a person’s career. According to specialists, pensions in Azerbaijan are not simply social assistance from the state … Read more
AZE.US Failure to pay child support can lead to serious legal consequences in Azerbaijan, including administrative penalties and criminal liability, according to official data and legal experts. Child support payments remain one of the most discussed social issues in the country, often becoming a source of conflict between former spouses. Experts stress, however, that the … Read more
AZE.US Cases of fraud involving cars ordered from abroad are becoming increasingly common in Azerbaijan, with dozens of complaints reported over the past year. One victim said he was among 86 people who were allegedly deceived, paying nearly 19,000 manats for a vehicle that never arrived. According to him, neither the car nor the money … Read more
AZE.US Vehicle owners in Azerbaijan cannot restore stolen or lost license plates under current regulations and must instead obtain entirely new registration numbers, a rule that has drawn criticism from some drivers. According to existing procedures, if a state registration plate is stolen or lost, authorities do not issue duplicates. Instead, the owner must apply … Read more
AZE.US A court in Azerbaijan has sentenced a 16-year-old boy to 7 years and 6 months in prison for stabbing his mother to death, in a case that drew widespread attention after investigators discovered he had asked the AI chatbot ChatGPT for advice on committing the crime and minimizing punishment. The tragedy unfolded in the … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan will be represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 by singer JIVA (Jamila Hashimova), raising fresh expectations that the country could once again compete for the top spot at Europe’s biggest music contest. According to organizers, JIVA was selected following a multi-stage national selection process that attracted 100 applications and 186 songs from … Read more
AZE.US On International Women’s Day, a discussion broadcast in Azerbaijan revisited a question that continues to shape debates about gender roles in modern society: should a woman aim to be strong, or simply to be happy? The conversation was featured in the Azerbaijani program “Yaxşısı budur” (“Better This Way”), where hosts and guests explored how … Read more