news in Caucasus region

Azerbaijan’s Hijab Debate: Constitutional Rights vs School Restrictions

Azerbaijan

April 13, 2026

The practice of barring female students wearing the hijab from attending classes has once again resurfaced in Azerbaijani schools

Abkhazia: aunt suspected of beating four-year-old girl to death – what lessons should authorities draw?

Abkhazia

April 09, 2026

The tragedy has reignited debate over the need to adopt a law on preventing domestic violence

Meydan TV trial in Azerbaijan: judge intervenes at mention of Heydar Aliyev’s name

Azerbaijan

April 05, 2026

At a hearing at Baku’s Serious Crimes Court, the defendants delivered free statements

Why bad loans are rising in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

April 03, 2026

A strain on borrowers, a risk for banks, and a warning for the economy.