President Ilham Aliyev

US vice-president’s visit to Baku: strategic partnership and new pledges

Azerbaijan-USA

February 12, 2026

Trip marked by high-level talks and strategic partnership charter

Changes to Azerbaijan’s Law on Information could become tool for repression

Azerbaijan

January 16, 2026

The online distribution of content that “openly expresses disrespect for society and insults public morality” is banned.

Azerbaijan in 2025: repression, human rights abuses and international agreements

Azerbaijan

January 02, 2026

This year saw significant changes within the government, while pressure on civil society continued.

Russia drops probe into Azerbaijani plane downed by its air defences: reaction in Baku

Azerbaijan-Russia

December 29, 2025

Baku made it clear that it does not accept a unilateral termination of the investigation.

What Azerbaijan’s plan to place internal troops under presidential control could mean

Azerbaijan

December 18, 2025

The opposition argues that this represents a dangerous expansion of presidential powers and could be used to suppress protests by force.

Azerbaijan’s WTO membership back on agenda: significance and reasons for prolonged delay

Azerbaijan

December 08, 2025

Critics say the main reason for the delay is a lack of political will and the influence of monopolistic interests within the country.

Azerbaijan’s subsidised flats sell out in seconds as public discontent grows

Azerbaijan

December 04, 2025

Although the sale was meant to run for several days, most buyers report system glitches and say they were unable to select a flat.

Another Azerbaijani diaspora leader arrested in Russia – what’s happening?

Azerbaijan-Russia

December 03, 2025

He was arrested on suspicion of fraud in a land sale transaction.

Interrogations in Azerbaijan: experts warn of government plan to crash opposition

Azerbaijan

December 01, 2025

Pro-government media link the arrest of the PFA chairman to the Ramiz Mehtiyev case

Franco-Azerbaijani Relations: New Caledonia, “Baku Initiative Group,” and Energy Diplomacy

Azerbaijan

October 14, 2025

Amid accusations of Azerbaijan interfering in France’s domestic affairs, relations between the two countries show both rapprochement and tension

Aliyev and Putin meet against backdrop of AZAL crash and PEACE Act bill

Azerbaijan-Russia

October 10, 2025

What did the presidents of Azerbaijan and Russia, whose relations have been in serious crisis in recent months, discuss — and what could this meeting signify?

Opinion from Baku: “Azerbaijanis have right to return to their native lands in Armenia”

Azerbaijan-Armenia

June 26, 2025

Azerbaijani MP Zahid Oruj comments on the situation around Karabakh and Western Azerbaijan, and the fundamental right of refugees to return

Arif Yunus: "'Western Azerbaijan' narrative is a political tool and a repetition of Armenia’s mistakes"

Azerbaijan-Armenia

June 09, 2025

Azerbaijani historian and independent human rights defender Arif Yunus: “The ‘Western Azerbaijan’ narrative may also be part of Turkey’s strategy to increase its influence in the region”

"Erdogan’s statement points to a deal between Turkey and Russia" - opinion from Yerevan

Azerbaijan-Armenia

May 30, 2025

Turkish president once again calls for an extraterritorial corridor through Armenia to ‘unite the Turkic world’ — analyst Lilit Dallakyan comments

Knife attack on Azerbaijan's Muay Thai Federation president — “They sent a hitman”

Crime

May 30, 2025

Six suspects have been detained in connection with the attack, including one currently located in Russia. The victim has indirectly implicated a former member of parliament.

Baku denies shelling of village in southern Armenia despite presented evidence

Azerbaijan-Armenia

May 29, 2025

A residential house was damaged in the village of Khoznavar, Syunik Province. However, Azerbaijan’s Defence Ministry insists that its forces “never open fire on civilian targets.”

Summit in Lachin: new stage of strategic partnership between Azerbaijan, Turkey and Pakistan

Azerbaijan

May 29, 2025

The summit is seen as a key strategic step, signalling the emergence of a new geopolitical structure in the region.

Tango without partner: why Azerbaijan holds back on peace deal with Armenia

Azerbaijan-Armenia

May 28, 2025

Experts in Armenia believe that Baku is waiting for a convenient moment to launch a new escalation.

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