Baku

Accounts of Putin-Aliyev phone call don’t line up – congratulations over coronavirus vaccine or reproach for weapons supply?

President of Azerbaijan Aliyev called Russian President Putin: was it to congratulate him on the creation of a coronavirus vaccine or reproach him for supplying weapons to Armenia?

Baku opens several beaches with regulations, others closed

The permitted beaches operate under restrictions, and the prohibited ones do not

Arrests of corrupt officials continue in Baku, this time – Azerbaijani ambassador to Serbia

Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Serbia Eldar Hasanov was accused of embezzling budget funds. A short list of anti-corruption arrests that have been going on in the country since December 2019

Serbian diplomats in Baku after weapons supply to Armenia scandal

Arms supplies from Serbia to Armenia during the escalation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border were the main topic of Serbian Deputy Prime Minister's meetings in Baku. But he did not comment on the issue to reporters.

Photos leaked of allegedly tortured detainees in Azerbaijan

Photos depicting police-inflicted torture surface in Azerbaijan. Interior Ministry denies authenticity

Teeth wont wait: an Azerbaijani dentist talks about working during the pandemic

Coronavirus has made life especially difficult for those who have to continue working despite the risks

Why Baku cares for its feline friends

Baku cats protected by Islam and citizens’ kindness

Azerbaijani assistance to Lebanon following blast receives public blowblack

Following the deadly explosion in Beirut, Azerbaijan is providing $1 million in assistance to the country

Bakuvians allowed to go outside after strict quarantine. But there’s nothing to do – video

Shops and cafes are closed so people have little to do in town

Azerbaijan cutting education, science spending due to financial pressure of pandemic

The deteriorating economic situation due to the coronavirus epidemic and falling energy prices have forced Azerbaijan to amend the state budget for 2020

Azerbaijan lifts need for SMS permission to leave the house, but extends quarantine until August 31

Quarantine in Azerbaijan has been extended until August 31 due to an increase in cases of coronavirus infection, but people will be able to leave home without SMS permission

Citizens of Baku to remain stuck at home? No info on future as last day of strict quarantine approaches

As of August 3, Baku and 14 other cities and regions of Azerbaijan have spent six weeks living under a strict quarantine regime due to the coronavirus pandemic

How will the people “be prepared for peace” against the background of the escalation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border?

"What happened is a great loss for both sides" - consultant of International Crisis Group Zaur Shiriev

Eid al-Adha during quarantine in Azerbaijan: sheep to be sold online

Azerbaijanis will order sacrificial sheep online this year for the holiday of Eid al-Adha

Stuck abroad and unable to return to Azerbaijan — a blessing or a curse?

“I was lucky not to be there” vs “I miss the warm wind”

"Very active and highly critical": Azerbaijan’s unexpected new education minister

Emin Amrullayev, known for his critical posts on social networks, has become the new minister of education in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan accuses Azerbaijani activists abroad of having ties to Armenia

Azerbaijani journalist refuses $250,000 ‘prize’ offered to her by Qatar’s Anti-Corruption Centre

Azerbaijani investigative journalist Khadija Ismail has been offered a $250,000 cash award from Qatar’s Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Centre.