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Azerbaijan expedites process of returning citizens stuck on the Dagestan border

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June 30, 2020

225 more people will return to their homeland on June 30

A select few unemployed Azerbaijanis will once again receive $112 in aid

Coronavirus

June 24, 2020

The authorities have decided to offer another lump-sum aid payment due to the re-introduction of the strict quarantine regime

Police trying to intercept Baku residents fleeing quarantine via backroads out of city

Coronavirus

June 23, 2020

Cameras have been installed on dirt roads leading from Baku to the regions to track violators

Azerbaijani activists complain of blackmail, harassment by authorities

June 17, 2020

One woman tried to commit suicide, another is being forced out of her village

Violent clash on Russian-Azerbaijani border as tensions heat up over stranded Azerbaijanis’ inability to return home

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June 16, 2020

Azerbaijani citizens stranded in Dagestan demand to be allowed to return home

Displeased Azerbaijani citizens write letters to the president as the country awaits two more days of quarantine

Coronavirus

June 10, 2020

Last time, the weekend lockdown turned the people against the police

Police raids, aggression and depression: the weekend quarantine in Azerbaijan

Coronavirus

June 08, 2020

Residents of large cities were completely forbidden to leave their homes

Hunt for the “maskless,” opening a new shopping center – how Azerbaijan is coping with the second wave of coronavirus

Coronavirus

June 03, 2020

As the number of cases rises, the authorities try to fight back with fines

Showers stalls, social distancing and a lot of disinfectant - new rules of conduct at beaches and pools in Azerbaijan

Coronavirus

May 29, 2020

A new handbook has been developed for owners of beaches and waterparks

Republic Day celebration in Azerbaijan: this year, no one was detained

Opposition in Azerbaijan

May 28, 2020

The opposition usually celebrates the creation of the first Azerbaijani Republic on May 28 with a march, which is accompanied by arrests

End of Ramadan celebrated in Azerbaijan without mass prayer

Coronavirus

May 24, 2020

Mosques are closed, believers are encouraged to pray at home and do without crowded feasts

Azerbaijani opposition accused of financing terrorism. Party members consider this revenge by authorities

Opposition in Azerbaijan

May 19, 2020

Niyameddin Akhmedov faces up to 14 years in prison

Azerbaijani mayor suspected of stealing coronavirus handouts for the unemployed, others

Coronavirus

April 30, 2020

This is not the first time an official has been arrested for embezzlement and bribery, but it has become a trend in recent months

Azerbaijan takes first steps in relaxing quarantine measures

Coronavirus

April 28, 2020

Stores, tailors and photography studios have been opened

Coronavirus and unemployment in Azerbaijan: 600,000 people will receive aid, but many more will be left behind

Coronavirus

April 27, 2020

Experts say that the actual number of sufferers is considerably higher

Azerbaijan: 65 new cases, 10 deaths, and 58 recovered from coronavirus

Coronavirus

April 10, 2020

The total number of cases is now 991

Coronavirus causes blood shortage in Azerbaijan

Coronavirus

March 24, 2020

More than 1500 people with thalassemia may be left without vital blood transfusions

Baku citizens rejoice over Formula 1 cancellations

Coronavirus

March 24, 2020

The Baku stage of the race was scheduled for 5-7 June, but has been postponed indefinitely

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Azerbaijan expedites process of returning citizens stuck on the Dagestan border

A select few unemployed Azerbaijanis will once again receive $112 in aid

Police trying to intercept Baku residents fleeing quarantine via backroads out of city

Azerbaijani activists complain of blackmail, harassment by authorities

Violent clash on Russian-Azerbaijani border as tensions heat up over stranded Azerbaijanis’ inability to return home

Displeased Azerbaijani citizens write letters to the president as the country awaits two more days of quarantine

Police raids, aggression and depression: the weekend quarantine in Azerbaijan

Hunt for the “maskless,” opening a new shopping center – how Azerbaijan is coping with the second wave of coronavirus

Showers stalls, social distancing and a lot of disinfectant - new rules of conduct at beaches and pools in Azerbaijan

Republic Day celebration in Azerbaijan: this year, no one was detained

End of Ramadan celebrated in Azerbaijan without mass prayer

Azerbaijani opposition accused of financing terrorism. Party members consider this revenge by authorities

Azerbaijani mayor suspected of stealing coronavirus handouts for the unemployed, others

Azerbaijan takes first steps in relaxing quarantine measures

Coronavirus and unemployment in Azerbaijan: 600,000 people will receive aid, but many more will be left behind

Azerbaijan: 65 new cases, 10 deaths, and 58 recovered from coronavirus

Coronavirus causes blood shortage in Azerbaijan

Baku citizens rejoice over Formula 1 cancellations

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