What's happening in Azerbaijan

Updated: 38 killed in Azerbaijani plane crash in Aktau

Azerbaijan

December 25, 2024

There were 62 passengers and 5 crew members on board. The 32 survivors have been taken to hospitals in Aktau

Azerbaijan to increase minimum wage by 16% in 2025

Azerbaijan

December 24, 2024

The minimum wage will be set at $235. While the increase is welcome, some economists believe the amount is insufficient given the current prices.

Will large fines for entrepreneurs using card-to-card payments bring Azerbaijan's economy out of shadows?

Azerbaijan

December 20, 2024

Experts believe that Azerbaijan's economy should be brought out of the grey zone not only through fines but also through incentives.

Trial begins in Azerbaijan over Abzas Media case

Arrests in Azerbaijan

December 17, 2024

Journalists were denied access to the courtroom, and almost all defense motions were rejected during the preparatory hearing.

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.

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.

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.

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

Dismissed Azerbaijani foreign minister Mammadyarov prohibited from leaving the country

Azerbaijan

August 15, 2020

The former Azerbaijani foreign minister Elmar Mammadyarov has been placed on the no-fly list for his involvement in an investigation looking into corruption allegations in the ministry of foreign affairs

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