AZE.US A roundtable bringing together representatives of Azerbaijani and Armenian civil society was held in Azerbaijan under the Peace Bridge initiative. According to local media reports, the event included a second panel discussion focused on the current state of the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process. Participants exchanged views, assessed the progress made so far, and put forward … Read more
AZE.US People in Azerbaijan are increasingly pointing to a familiar mix of pressures when asked why marriages fall apart: financial strain, jealousy, infidelity, family interference and unrealistic expectations about married life. As reported by Vesti Baku, residents speaking in a street survey said money problems remain one of the biggest triggers for conflict inside the … Read more
AZE.US The war with Iran has not ended. What the world is seeing now is only a pause, not a real settlement, Azerbaijani political commentator and head of the South Caucasus Politologists Club Ilgar Velizade said in an interview on the Echo Baku channel. According to Velizade, the current reduction in hostilities does not mean … Read more
AZE.US Some restaurants in Baku are increasingly adding a 10% service charge to customer bills, raising questions about whether such fees are legally enforceable and when diners have the right to refuse payment. In many cases, customers say they are only informed about the extra charge at the end of the meal, when the bill … Read more
AZE.US In Azerbaijan, taking a wife’s surname at marriage remains an uncommon choice for men, but it is still happening every year. According to information provided by the Justice Ministry in response to a query from Report, six men took their wives’ surnames during the first three months of 2026. The ministry also said that … Read more
AZE.US Passengers in Azerbaijan who watch videos or listen to music loudly on public transport could face legal consequences in some cases, even though the behavior is not listed as a separate offense under the law. The issue has become a growing source of tension on buses and in the metro, where long commutes, traffic … Read more
AZE.US A recent mass food poisoning case in the city of Shirvan has again drawn attention to food safety standards in Azerbaijan’s public catering sector and to the legal liability restaurants may face when customers are harmed. The incident occurred at the Pizza Time restaurant, where the number of people reported poisoned has risen to … Read more
AZE.US President Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory message to Azerbaijan’s Orthodox Christian community ahead of Easter, emphasizing the country’s traditions of religious tolerance and multiculturalism. According to Vesti Baku, Aliyev addressed the message to Azerbaijan’s Christian community, extending his wishes for happiness, peace, and well-being on the holy holiday. In the message, the president … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan is raising the minimum monthly salary floor for a range of civil service positions, with the new minimum set at 1,170 manats for administrative posts and 760 manats for auxiliary positions. According to Vesti Baku, lawmaker Vugar Bayramov said the move follows a decree signed by the prime minister to ensure implementation of … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan’s wedding industry, once seen as one of the country’s most dynamic and profitable service sectors, is losing momentum. Fewer new wedding halls are being built, and many existing venues are being repurposed into shopping centers, service facilities, or smaller event spaces. The shift reflects a deeper social change: fewer young people are choosing … Read more