Azerbaijan

Europe bans Russian oil, but not its transit via Azerbaijan - what do UK sanctions mean in this case? Video

Azerbaijan-Russia

May 24, 2025

"When they signed agreements with Azerbaijan for volumes exceeding the country’s capacity, they showed they were willing to turn a blind eye. But the situation is changing"

Azerbaijani activist Nijat Amiraslanov sentenced to 15 days of administrative arrest

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 24, 2025

According to his relatives, the incident occurred because he was distributing leaflets related to the school student who died under mysterious circumstances.

Azerbaijan: $3.5 million stolen from bank cards, expert calls for reforms

Azerbaijan

May 23, 2025

The Ministry of Internal Affairs says the responsibility lies with citizens, while an expert believes that legislative changes are necessary

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 19-23 May, 2025

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

May 23, 2025

Daily morning roundup. Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

Being a journalist in Azerbaijan: the story of the detention of Ulviyya Ali, Voice of America reporter

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 22, 2025

He started punching me in the head. Every time I said “I don’t know,” he hit me. Then he said, “Bring the taser,” and threatened to rape me

Azerbaijan: researcher of Talysh culture Igbal Abilov sentenced to 18 years in prison

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 20, 2025

Международные правозащитные организации признали его политическим заключенным

Poland intercepts aircraft tyres bound for Russia, shipment linked to Azerbaijani firm

Azerbaijan-Russia

May 20, 2025

The shipment was sent by a company based in Spain, though no specific names have been disclosed. Experts say this lack of transparency hinders public oversight and delays legal assessment

Fear or indifference? Experts weigh in on political silence in Azerbaijani society

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 18, 2025

The Azerbaijani service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has published assessments by local experts

Peace talks over coffee: Pashinyan and Aliyev meet in Tirana

Azerbaijan-Armenia

May 16, 2025

The office of the Armenian Prime Minister reports that “the parties discussed the current situation and attached importance to the continuity of the process towards its signing”

Azerbaijani carpets: art and part of every life event, from birth to death. Photo story

Travel Azerbaijan

May 16, 2025

From infancy, children played on carpets; carpets were given as dowries, and when a person died, their body was covered with a carpet. Even in the early 20th century, most Azerbaijani homes had no furniture - carpets served in its place

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 12-16 May, 2025

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

May 16, 2025

Daily morning roundup. Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

“Shadow” Russian oil flow to Europe via Azerbaijan: the new UK sanctions explained

Azerbaijan-Russia

May 15, 2025

UK sanctions target an Azerbaijani tanker, two firms, and five businessmen for helping move Russian oil to Europe

“Pay up or I’ll arrest you” — investigator in Azerbaijan’s 'Meydan TV case' accused of bribery

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 13, 2025

"The investigator sarcastically said there would be no one left to complain to, referring to the arrested journalists"

Why Azerbaijan-Russia ties cooled — and what comes next

Azerbaijan-Russia

May 11, 2025

"Aliyev's boycott of the parade in Moscow sparked a sharp reaction in the media in Russia. However, it is no longer a model for anyone, and Baku is aware of the new geopolitical realities"

Armenia concluded investigation into Azerbaijani claims of ceasefire violations

Azerbaijan-Armenia

May 09, 2025

An Armenian investigation has found no evidence to support Azerbaijan’s recent claims of ceasefire violations. Yerevan has, in turn, provided Baku with its own findings regarding Azerbaijani breaches and awaits the outcome of an official inquiry

Three letters to opposition leader Tofiq Yaqublu, dying in an Azerbaijani prison

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 08, 2025

"The more we fear, the thicker our chains become." The Azerbaijani *Feminist Peace Collective* addressed the people and future generations.

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 5-9 May, 2025

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

May 08, 2025

Daily morning roundup. Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

Azerbaijani journalist Ahmad Mammadli detained, relatives report he was beaten

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 07, 2025

Yoldash Media founder is accused of stabbing, but wife says arrest is retaliation for his journalism

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