Azerbaijan

Labour rights activist sentenced to 8 years in prison in Azerbaijan

January 14, 2025

The court convicted Afiyaddin Mamedov of stabbing an individual, but he denies the charges, claiming he is being targeted for his human rights work.

Iran

Opinion from Baku: What could Russia-Iran's closer ties mean for South Caucasus?

Iran

January 14, 2025

Russia and Iran are set to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement. What new developments will follow the signing?

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

January 14, 2025

Daily roundup of local media from three South Caucasus countries, opinions, photo, video

Arrests in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev sentenced to 10 years in prison

Arrests in Azerbaijan

January 13, 2025

Under the verdict, his house and bank account funds are set to be confiscated.

Is Iran backing down on 'Zangezur Corridor'? View from Baku

Azerbaijan-Iran

January 10, 2025

According to Azerbaijani experts, there are several reasons for Iran's recent "softening" of its position on the "Zangezur Corridor." One of these reasons is the defeat of Azerbaijan's southern neighbor in the Middle East.

Wages rise in Azerbaijan, but so do utility costs

Azerbaijan

January 10, 2025

Low-income citizens and economic experts believe that income growth does not offset the rising costs of food and utilities.

Opinion: 'Aliyev makes threats because he cannot neutralise Armenia's potential'

Azerbaijan-Armenia

January 08, 2025

Baku issued new hardline demands, while Yerevan responded promptly—peacefully, but without concessions.

Azerbaijani president: 'Fascism must be destroyed, either by Armenia's leadership or by us'

Ilham Aliyev

January 08, 2025

"We are neighbours with a fascist state, and the threat of fascism remains. That is why fascism must be destroyed," Aliyev told journalists.

Ilham Aliyev: 'Russian officials are to blame for Azerbaijani citizens’ deaths in this tragedy'

Baku-Grozny flight crash

January 07, 2025

Azerbaijan’s President reiterated accusations against Russia for downing the AZAL plane over Chechnya. "The responsibility for the deaths of Azerbaijani citizens in this tragedy rests with representatives of the Russian Federation," Aliyev said.

'Relations between Baku and Moscow will never be the same': What's next for Azerbaijan in 2025?

Azerbaijan

January 06, 2025

According to Azerbaijani analyst, most of the conditions shaping Azerbaijan's outlook for 2025 emerged at the end of 2024 and will influence the near future.

Azerbaijan in 2024: Key events

Azerbaijan

December 31, 2024

The emergence of new political prisoners, alongside positive developments: the complete withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers from Karabakh and the successful hosting of COP29.

Opinion: Armenia must use its trump card on road unblocking issue

Armenia

December 31, 2024

Ruben Safrastyan discusses Yerevan's relations with Ankara and Baku, the Russia-West rivalry, and potential developments in the South Caucasus.

Ilham Aliyev: 'Russia clearly seeks to bury the issue'

Azerbaijan-Russia

December 30, 2024

After Ilham Aliyev accused Russia of trying to cover up the downing of the passenger plane in an interview, Vladimir Putin called his Azerbaijani counterpart again.

Baku demands recognition amid plane crash

Baku responds to Ramzan Kadyrov: 'Azerbaijan doesn't need assistance, but demands recognition of fact'

Azerbaijan-Russia

December 27, 2024

Azerbaijan's General Prosecutor's Office has sent officials to Grozny, the capital of the Chechen Republic, to investigate the cause of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash.

'Azerbaijani plane downed by Russian air defense system': First semi-official version from Baku

Azerbaijan-Russia

December 26, 2024

According to political analyst Farhad Mammadov, the fact that preliminary information has been made public suggests that Baku expects official recognition from Russian authorities of the incident, followed by steps such as an apology and compensation.

Updated: 38 killed in Azerbaijani plane crash in Aktau

Azerbaijan

December 25, 2024

There were 62 passengers and 5 crew members on board. The 32 survivors have been taken to hospitals in Aktau

Azerbaijan to increase minimum wage by 16% in 2025

Azerbaijan

December 24, 2024

The minimum wage will be set at $235. While the increase is welcome, some economists believe the amount is insufficient given the current prices.

Trump's presidency's impact on South Caucasus

Opinion from Baku: USA under Trump and South Caucasus

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

December 23, 2024

An Azerbaijani political analyst believes that "despite the limited time, new developments could still arise that might influence the U.S. approach to the region under Trump.