Azerbaijan news

Opinion: Baku could become venue for Ukraine negotiations

Azerbaijan

December 17, 2024

Experts from the South Caucasus Research Center (CSSC) analyze potential mediation opportunities and Baku's role in facilitating peace in Ukraine.

Maximum conscription age in Azerbaijan to be lowered to 30

Azerbaijan

December 17, 2024

The Azerbaijani parliament has passed amendments in the first reading to several laws, including legislation on military service.

"In this village, there's nothing but problems" – Report from Shafak

Azerbaijan

December 13, 2024

The majority of Shafak's residents are visually impaired individuals, veterans of the First and Second Karabakh Wars, and families of fallen soldiers.

Azerbaijan jails activist for 3 years, eases charges against journalist

Arrests in Azerbaijan

December 12, 2024

Ilhamiz Guliyev sentenced to three years in prison, smuggling charge dropped against Aziz Orujov

Opposition figure arrested in Azerbaijan on extortion charges claims political persecution

Arrests in Azerbaijan

December 10, 2024

The court has remanded Azar Gasimly, director of the Institute for Political Management, in custody for four months.

Food imports to Azerbaijan rise: what's driving the increase?

Azerbaijan

December 05, 2024

Azerbaijan's food import costs rose 10.2% in the first 10 months of 2024, reaching $1.97 billion.

Rights activist in Azerbaijan arrested on fraud and hooliganism charges

Arrests in Azerbaijan

December 04, 2024

Rufat Safarov denies the charges, claiming his detention is linked to his human rights work.

"New status quo emerges in Syria": View from Baku

Azerbaijan

December 03, 2024

Azerbaijani analysts discuss the situation in Syria, as major neighboring powers—Russia, Iran, and Turkey—are deeply involved.

Azerbaijan opposition leader fined for defamation

Azerbaijan

December 02, 2024

Ali Karimli called the verdict "politically motivated," accusing authorities of seeking to imprison him on absurd charges.

"Pashinyan's political future depends on relations with Azerbaijan": Opinion from Baku

Azerbaijan-Armenia

November 30, 2024

Political scientist Zardusht Alizadeh believes that Azerbaijan and Armenia should resolve all issues bilaterally, without the involvement of third countries.

Sinking Russia and Azerbaijanis struggling to stay afloat

Azerbaijan-Russia

November 28, 2024

The worsening economic situation in the neighboring country will reduce cash flows to Azerbaijani households.

Shagan: Village trapped by rain and groundwater

Azerbaijan

November 27, 2024

After last month's heavy rains, streets, homes, and yards in this Baku suburb have been underwater

Expectations for December: From which point will peace talks resume? View from Baku

Azerbaijan-Armenia

November 26, 2024

South Caucasus Research Centre's (CSSC) analysts commented on possibility of resuming negotiations soon and direction they may take.

COP29: Record agreement reached, $300 billion pledged for poor nations

COP29

November 25, 2024

Although the agreed amount is far less than the $1.3 trillion requested by poorer nations, it marks a record sum achieved in COP history to date.

COP29 nears conclusion, but financial target remains unresolved

COP29

November 22, 2024

Climate conference in Baku may be extended by one or two days, depending on progress of negotiations, their effectiveness, and likelihood of reaching agreements.

Tensions between Israel and Turkey spill over to Azerbaijan again

Azerbaijan

November 22, 2024

Commenting on Ankara's ban on Israeli president's flight to Baku via Turkish airspace, Azerbaijani analyst noted that Turkey could have acted differently on such sensitive issue for Azerbaijan as COP29 representation.

Boat tours resume on Baku boulevard after two-year pause

Azerbaijan

November 20, 2024

A 30–40-minute sea cruise on the three-deck, 450-seat 'Mirvari' ship, equipped with two decks and a café, costs between $3 and $6

Debates about human rights in Azerbaijan at COP29

COP29

November 19, 2024

International organizations debated human rights in Azerbaijan, with Council of Europe’s commissioner urging political prisoners' release

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