AZE.US Hungary has voted out Viktor Orban after 16 years in power, handing a major victory to opposition leader Peter Magyar and his Tisza party in one of Europe’s biggest political upsets in years. Reuters, AP and Al Jazeera all reported that Orban conceded defeat after a record turnout election that ended his long run … Read more
AZE.US The 40-day war around Iran may be over, but for Azerbaijan this is no moment for complacency. The biggest mistake in situations like this is to assume too early that the worst is already behind us. Yes, Baku managed to preserve its neutrality, avoided being dragged into someone else’s war, and showed a more … Read more
AZE.US Construction has begun near Sumgayit on a seawater desalination plant that is expected to supply roughly a quarter of Baku’s current water consumption, Azerbaijani officials said. Zaur Mikayilov, chairman of the Azerbaijan State Water Resources Agency, said in an interview with Report that the project is being implemented under a public-private partnership model. According … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan’s car market has moved in the opposite direction from what many expected at the start of the year. After tax incentives for hybrid and electric vehicles were removed, the market had widely anticipated a noticeable rise in prices, especially for Chinese-made models that have become increasingly common on local roads. Some forecasts pointed … Read more
AZE.US REAL party chairman Natig Jafarli has warned that Iran should not follow what he called Ukraine’s path, saying Tehran risks paying a heavy price if it delays an agreement with the United States and places too much faith in outside backers. He made the remarks in a video message posted on Facebook after the … Read more
AZE.US Garage prices in Baku are no longer rising only in theory. Real listings show the market is moving up in a visible and increasingly painful way for drivers. According to the Azerbaijan Chamber of Appraisers, the average price of garages in Baku rose by 4.8% in March compared with February. But a closer look … Read more
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 damage to vehicles. One of the problem areas was reported on the road passing under the Baghirov bridge, where the surface partially collapsed and several cars were said to have … Read more
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 applies. The sign, which effectively allows a driver to turn after yielding to other road users, has been installed at a number of busy junctions in the capital. But judging … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan may require citizens to submit a medical opinion from a state narcology institution when applying for a job, under proposed amendments to the country’s Labor Code now under discussion in parliament. The draft law, reviewed at a plenary session of the Milli Majlis, would add a new layer of screening at the hiring … Read more
AZE.US Direct U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad matter not because the two sides are suddenly on the verge of reconciliation, but because both appear to be testing whether they can stop the slide toward a wider escalation. That alone makes the meeting consequential. U.S. and Iranian officials met in Islamabad on April 11 in rare direct … Read more