AZE.US As Azerbaijan prepares for the Novruz holiday, prices for nuts and dried fruits – staples of the traditional праздничная хонча – have climbed sharply, adding financial pressure to many households. Market vendors say the most noticeable increase has been in hazelnuts. Kernels that previously sold for around 17 manats per kilogram are now being … Read more
AZE.US A refrigerator repair technician in Azerbaijan can earn more than a university graduate with a formal diploma, according to Member of Parliament Fazil Mustafa, who says the imbalance reflects a deeper mismatch between the country’s education system and labor market demand. Speaking about employment trends among young people, the lawmaker pointed to a persistent … Read more
AZE.US President Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva and their daughter Arzu Aliyeva visited Khojavend district on Tuesday to review ongoing reconstruction efforts and meet with residents who recently returned to the area. According to officials, the president was briefed on infrastructure and housing projects underway in both the city of Khojavend and the nearby … Read more
AZE.US Spouses in Azerbaijan will be able to seek compensation for moral damages from one another if their personal rights are violated during marriage, according to new clarifications issued by the Supreme Court. The guidance was provided in a December 24, 2025 Plenum resolution on the protection of personal rights. For the first time, the … Read more
AZE.US Public discussion intensified in Azerbaijan following remarks by Deputy Chairman of the State Customs Committee Guloglan Muradli on electronic commerce. His comments triggered speculation on social media about possible new restrictions on online trade. However, Member of Parliament Vugar Bayramov said no legislative amendments are currently planned that would limit online purchases or imports … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan is experiencing a noticeable decline in the number of newborns, according to the latest official statistics. Data from the State Statistical Committee show that 102,310 babies were born in 2024. In 2025, that figure dropped by more than 6,000, falling to 95,875. The decrease has sparked renewed debate among experts about the country’s … Read more
AZE.US Qarabag FK fought until the final whistle but fell short of a comeback in a 3-2 away defeat to Newcastle United F.C. in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff on Tuesday night. The match at St. James’ Park began at a punishing tempo. Sandro Tonali opened the scoring in the 5th … Read more
AZE.US Recent legislative changes in Azerbaijan have sparked discussion about whether young men with university degrees or high university entrance scores will receive advantages during mandatory military service. The reforms follow a presidential decree launching the April 2026 conscription cycle and broader amendments to the law on military duty. Officials say the updates are part … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan has increased the maximum speed limit on toll highways from 110 km/h to 130 km/h for certain categories of vehicles. The amendment was adopted in the third reading during a plenary session of the Milli Majlis. The issue gained public attention after drivers voiced concerns about speed enforcement cameras on toll roads, arguing … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijani politician and public figure Ilgar Mammadov has sharply criticized the current state of public debate on foreign policy in Azerbaijan. In a Facebook post, Mammadov recalled that six years ago, during the war, interviews given by the president to foreign and local journalists were widely supported by society. In his view, the country’s … Read more