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'Comprehensive strategic partnership'- new stage in China-Azerbaijan relations

Azerbaijan

April 24, 2025

The document opens up prospects for deeper cooperation between the two countries in political, economic, energy, cultural, and social spheres

International appeal Azerbaijani president : 'Free Labor Desk activists!'

Azerbaijan

April 24, 2025

The petition is in support of the Labor Desk Confederation of Trade Unions, established in 2022, four of whose members have been arrested.

Prisoners’ phone rights in Azerbaijan — letter from jail

Azerbaijan

April 23, 2025

Sentenced to eight years in prison, Afiyaddin Mamedov writes from jail for JAMnews.

Tours to Karabakh: tourist in one’s own country. Photo story

Azerbaijan

April 21, 2025

Although regular trips have since been organised to cities such as Shusha, Khankendi, and Fizuli, the free movement of people remains restricted.

Return of Azerbaijanis to Karabakh: numbers rise, questions remain

Azerbaijan

April 18, 2025

The reconstruction of Karabakh is not just a technical task, but also a symbolic and political process for Azerbaijan. Large budgets, drafted plans, and declared goals are one thing

Persecution in Georgia: Azerbaijani activist says he is in danger

Azerbaijan

April 18, 2025

Rising pressure on civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan — including arrests and threats — is affecting not only domestic activists but also those in exile.

Azerbaijani journalist Afghan Sadigov released from prison

Georgia

April 17, 2025

In August 2024, he was detained in Georgia at Azerbaijan's request for the purpose of extradition.

Azerbaijan: Grandmother supports grandson jailed for anti-war slogans – video

Arrests in Azerbaijan

April 16, 2025

Bahruz Samadov, a PhD student at Charles University in Prague, political scientist, and anti-war activist, has been arrested in Azerbaijan on charges of high treason.

'Mr Pashinyan, please confirm that I did not cooperate with Armenian intelligence' – letter from Azerbaijani activist

Azerbaijan

April 14, 2025

Doctoral candidate at Charles University in Prague and anti-war activist Bahruz Samedov, who is accused of treason in Azerbaijan, has written a letter to the Prime Minister of Armenia.

Violation of prisoners’ rights to access media and information in Azerbaijani prisons – letter from prison

Azerbaijan

April 14, 2025

Although the Constitution of Azerbaijan guarantees citizens the right to receive, transmit, and disseminate information, these rights are being violated in the country’s prisons.

From crime to Constitutional Court: career rise of Azerbaijan’s former military prosecutor

Azerbaijan

April 14, 2025

Khanlar Valiyev, repeatedly linked to the “Tartar case” — marked by brutal torture and severe human rights violations — has been appointed a judge of the Constitutional Court.

Azerbaijan’s geopolitical strategy: key messages from Ilham Aliyev

Azerbaijan

April 10, 2025

Key takeaways from Ilham Aliyev’s speech at the “Facing a New World Order” forum

Water flows, responsibility vanishes: difference between Baku and Vilnius

Azerbaijan

April 09, 2025

Water consumption in Baku and Vilnius is the same — but Baku loses 45%. Economist Toghrul Mashalli says the real problem is opaque management.

Opinion: 'Azerbaijani opposition figure on hunger strike, while country remains dead silent'

Azerbaijan

April 07, 2025

Activist Qiyas Ibrahim: “Tofiq Yagublu has chosen to make his death a symbol of resistance — and we must make his rescue a symbol of the fight against evil.”

Should taxis be allowed to use bus lanes? What does global practice show?

Azerbaijan

April 04, 2025

The number of taxis in Baku is rising rapidly, becoming a major factor in traffic flow. To improve passenger transport, some taxi drivers are calling for access to bus lanes.

Opinion: Rent-to-own flats in Baku — support for low-income families or elite project?

Azerbaijan

April 04, 2025

Economist Toghrul Mashalli believes the new mortgage model only benefits the well-off.

Azerbaijani-Russian relations: How downed plane sparked geopolitical conflict

Azerbaijan-Russia

April 03, 2025

The rise in diplomatic tensions between Baku and Moscow following the plane crash was accompanied by ideological confrontation.

Azerbaijani villages of Baskal and Lahij: history and craftsmanship — photo report

Travel Azerbaijan

April 02, 2025

It’s not only a place of historical landmarks and stunning nature — it’s also the birthplace of the famous silk kelagai scarves and home to unique handcrafted metalwork.

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