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
AZE.US Property ownership in Azerbaijan comes with more than legal rights – it also creates tax obligations. The property tax, applied to residential and commercial real estate, forms part of local budget revenues and is intended to support municipal infrastructure and community services. But can failure to pay this tax result in a travel ban? … Read more
AZE.US Shoppers in Azerbaijan can find a kilogram of butter priced anywhere from 10 to 40 manats. At first glance, many products appear similar: 82.5% fat content, dairy-based ingredients, and comparable packaging claims. The sharp price gap, however, raises questions about what consumers are actually paying for. Economists say several factors drive the difference. One … Read more
AZE.US Four years into the war in Ukraine, the question is no longer whether the conflict has reshaped Europe’s security architecture – it has. The more pressing issue now is whether the strain of prolonged warfare is pushing Russia toward a systemic inflection point. When Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, the Kremlin … Read more