AZE.US A section of the historic fortress wall in Baku’s Old City collapsed early on April 9, prompting an official explanation centered on prolonged rain and natural erosion – and an immediate backlash from public figures who say the real problem runs much deeper. According to the Administration of the State Historical-Architectural Reserve “Icherisheher,” the … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene on April 9, with the two sides discussing bilateral ties, regional peace efforts, post-conflict reconstruction, and cooperation between Azerbaijan and the European Union. According to Azerbaijani officials, Aliyev said he hoped Ruginiene’s visit to Azerbaijan would be productive and would contribute to the … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan’s realtor market, especially in Baku, has become a routine part of the housing business. But despite how common brokers are in apartment sales and rentals, the sector still lacks clear and transparent rules. There is no separate law in Azerbaijan that fully regulates realtor activity. The issue is only partly reflected in the … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan is preparing new requirements for vehicles used in taxi services and other passenger transportation, under a government decision signed by Prime Minister Ali Asadov. According to the document, proposals on updated rules must be submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers within two months. The planned changes will cover technical specifications as well as … Read more
AZE.US The South Caucasus is beginning to move beyond the old logic in which outside powers largely set the rules, according to Farhad Mammadov, chairman of the Center for South Caucasus Studies. Speaking on the YouTube channel News of the Caucasus, Mammadov said the region is increasingly starting to act in its own interests rather … Read more
AZE.US The ceasefire between the United States and Iran should be seen not as a real peace settlement but as a short-lived pause in a conflict that remains unresolved, Farhad Mammadov, chairman of the Center for South Caucasus Studies, said in remarks on the YouTube channel News of the Caucasus. Mammadov described the current moment … Read more
AZE.US Questions around tuition payments at universities in Azerbaijan have come back into focus, especially for families trying to understand who can study free of charge and which groups are still covered by the state. Azerbaijan currently has 51 higher education institutions, including 40 state universities and 11 private ones. More than 100,000 students are … Read more
AZE.US For many women in Azerbaijan, the struggle to find work after 30 has become more than a career problem. In Baku especially, it often feels like a quiet form of exclusion built into the labor market itself. On paper, employers say they want responsibility, discipline, communication skills and experience. In practice, many vacancies seem … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss the current regional situation, security issues, the announced ceasefire and further diplomatic contacts. According to Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry, Bayramov welcomed the ceasefire and said its preservation is important for reducing tensions, advancing negotiations and restoring stability. … Read more
AZE.US Parking in Baku is no longer just a routine inconvenience for drivers. It is becoming one of the city’s most visible urban pressure points, as available spaces grow scarcer, garage and parking costs rise, and fines for improper parking add to public frustration. Residents say it is getting harder to find a place to … Read more